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After the dissolution of Jellyfish, Roger Manning formed his new outfit, Imperial Drag, with lead singer/guitarist Eric Dover. Working with producer Brad Jones, the band released their self-titled debut in 1996 to the delight of Jellyfish fans.
The sound of Imperial Drag doesn't veer far from the power pop of Jellyfish, although it isn't nearly as orchestrated as that band's final effort Spilt Milk. Instead, the sound is more, loose and opts for a garage-rock feel. Dover is a quality vocalist who bears more than a faint resemblance to Cheap Trick's Robin Zander, particularly on "Crosseyed" and the playful "'Breakfast' By Tiger." The lyrics, on which Dover is a co-writer, are the clever stuff that fans had come to expect from Manning. Highlights include the opener, "Zodiac Sign," a lyrical send-up of all things New Age, and the tentative love song "Illuminate," on which Dover proves himself capable of handling a ballad as well as the rockers. Imperial Drag is good, good stuff.
© Tom Demalon /TiVo
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Brad Jones, Producer - Dover/Manning, Composer - Dover/Manning, Lyricist - Imperial Drag, Performer - Roger Joseph JR. Manning, Producer
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Dover/Manning, Composer - Dover/Manning, Lyricist - Imperial Drag, Performer
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Dover/Manning, Composer - Dover/Manning, Lyricist - Imperial Drag, Performer
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Dover/Manning, Composer - Dover/Manning, Lyricist - Imperial Drag, Performer
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Dover/Manning, Composer - Dover/Manning, Lyricist - Imperial Drag, Performer
(P) 1996 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
Dover/Manning, Composer - Dover/Manning, Lyricist - Imperial Drag, Performer
(P) 1996 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
Dover/Manning, Composer - Dover/Manning, Lyricist - Imperial Drag, Performer
(P) 1996 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
Dover/Manning, Composer - Dover/Manning, Lyricist - Imperial Drag, Performer
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Dover/Manning, Composer - Dover/Manning, Lyricist - Imperial Drag, Performer
(P) 1996 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
Dover/Manning, Composer - Dover/Manning, Lyricist - Imperial Drag, Performer
(P) 1996 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
Dover/Manning, Composer - Dover/Manning, Lyricist - Imperial Drag, Performer
(P) 1996 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
Dover/Manning, Composer - Dover/Manning, Lyricist - Imperial Drag, Performer
(P) 1996 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
Album review
After the dissolution of Jellyfish, Roger Manning formed his new outfit, Imperial Drag, with lead singer/guitarist Eric Dover. Working with producer Brad Jones, the band released their self-titled debut in 1996 to the delight of Jellyfish fans.
The sound of Imperial Drag doesn't veer far from the power pop of Jellyfish, although it isn't nearly as orchestrated as that band's final effort Spilt Milk. Instead, the sound is more, loose and opts for a garage-rock feel. Dover is a quality vocalist who bears more than a faint resemblance to Cheap Trick's Robin Zander, particularly on "Crosseyed" and the playful "'Breakfast' By Tiger." The lyrics, on which Dover is a co-writer, are the clever stuff that fans had come to expect from Manning. Highlights include the opener, "Zodiac Sign," a lyrical send-up of all things New Age, and the tentative love song "Illuminate," on which Dover proves himself capable of handling a ballad as well as the rockers. Imperial Drag is good, good stuff.
© Tom Demalon /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 14 track(s)
- Total length: 00:56:59
- Main artists: Imperial Drag
- Composer: Dover/Manning
- Label: Work
- Genre: Pop/Rock
1996 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
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