Album: Merlin by Kayak (1981)
Genre: Progressive Rock | Style: Rock/Pop
Format: Album

Description: Merlin is the eighth studio album by Dutch progressive rock band Kayak released in 1981 on the Vertigo label. The first half of the original LP is a concept-story about Merlin the magician. The second half of the LP is a collection of individual songs.
In 2003, Kayak released a re-worked and longer version of the Merlin-story, under the title Merlin - Bard Of The Unseen.
The album was re-issued in Japan on the Belle Antique label and featured one bonus track "Merlin (Live 2008)".

Artist Background: "Kayak" are a Dutch progressive rock band formed in 1972 in the city Hilversum by Ton Scherpenzeel and Pim Koopman. In 1973, their debut album "See See The Sun" was released, including three hit singles. Their main popularity was in the Netherlands, with their top hit (Ruthless Queen) reaching No. 6 on the Dutch charts in March 1979. They disbanded in 1982 after releasing nine albums. In 1999 the band was asked to perform on the TV show De Vrienden van Amstel Live. After this performance, the... Part of the Netherlands music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Progressive Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Saga, Earth and Fire, Jadis, Knight Area

Music Scene: Part of the Netherlands music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Progressive Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Progressive Rock, Rock/Pop, 1980s, Album

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Merlin is the eighth studio album by Dutch progressive rock band Kayak released in 1981 on the Vertigo label. The first half of the original LP is a concept-story about Merlin the magician. The second half of the LP is a collection of individual songs.
In 2003, Kayak released a re-worked and longer version of the Merlin-story, under the title Merlin - Bard Of The Unseen.
The album was re-issued in Japan on the Belle Antique label and featured one bonus track "Merlin (Live 2008)".

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