Beginnings (Steve Howe album)


Beginnings is the first studio album by English guitarist Steve Howe, released in October 1975 by Atlantic Records. It was recorded and released during a break in activity from the progressive rock band Yes, after the band agreed for each member to put out a solo album. Howe uses various guest musicians, including past and present Yes bandmates Bill Bruford, Alan White and Patrick Moraz, as well as members of Gryphon.
The album reached No. 22 on the UK Albums Chart and No. 63 on the US Billboard 200. It was supported with promotional videos of "Ram" and "Beginnings".

Reception

's retrospective review deemed Beginnings an artistic failure, summarizing that "The playing is strong throughout, but towards what end is the mystery -- none of the songs are particularly memorable, nor is the production and Howe is such a weak singer that he'd have been better off sticking to instrumentals."

Track listing

The words and music are by Steve Howe except where noted.
  1. "Doors of Sleep" – 4:08
  2. "Australia" – 4:13
  3. "The Nature of the Sea" – 3:57
  4. "Lost Symphony" – 4:41
  5. "Beginnings" – 7:31
  6. "Will o' the Wisp" – 6:00
  7. "Ram" – 1:53
  8. "Pleasure Stole the Night" – 2:57
  9. "Break Away From It All" – 4:19

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