The Vasco da
Gama Press Clippings File
"…like
a breath of fresh air to a bronchial pensioner…top notch
stuff.." - Sounds : July 1976
"…the
punks won't like this but I don't suppose the Gama Men will
trouble themselves unduly over that. Sex Stranglers watch
out!!.." - Disc : July 1976
"…sales
of tinned herring are on the increase but that should not detract
from a first rate debut album. I think we might just be
witnessing the birth of a new movement within the Rock
genre" - Herrings Today : August 1976
"This album
makes a mockery of the notion that second albums are difficult
-another winner…." - Record Mirror : March 1977
"Gama are
often regarded as the rightful heirs to the throne of Progressive
Rock but they're more than that - there's some damn' fine
whistling material on this new platter. Buy it before they delete
it…." - The Tattler : April 1977
"From the
first rip snorting chord to the final plaintive scream this album
is full of chords and notes and other bits and bobs - love it to
death…so simple yet so effective" - The Skipton Herald
: March 1977
"The
standout song is the recent hit single but this album is full of
strong material - My grandma wouldn't like it but I do.." -
Wath Observer : November 1978
"My Grandma
died shortly after the above review was published and now I feel
a bit of a heel" - Wath Observer : December 1978
"..Well done
Gama - an album that positively buzzes with life. It has a
magical quality that seems to recharge the batteries, infusing
the listener with recaptured youth and a zest for living…[the
reviewer died before this review was completed - ed]"
- The Oldie : December 1978
"Biggest
load of bollocks I think I've ever heard" - NME : May 1979
"..To think
that all this vinyl has been wasted is the worst aspect of this
sorry affair - it really is a stinker of an album. I hate
it…." - Wath Observer : May 1979
"…I can
only put this down to the Road Crew…it's awful…gassed
at birth..flogging.." - The Roadsweeper : May 1979
"…not
only do I hate this album but I also hate everyone who's been
involved with it…and anyone who knows them…" -
Wath Observer : May 1979
"What a
great album - a must for any serious Rock Fan's collection - these
are the anthems of a generation - watch out Rubettes, look out
Glitter Band - Gama's gunnin' for ya!.."- The Sun : June
1979
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