Winter - Irish Progressive Rock Band

Winter were an Irish progressive rock band who received much critical acclaim for their live performances in the 1980's and 1990's and for their debut E.P. titled 'Across The Circle's Edge' which was released in both Vinyl format and CD format by SI Records] in 1992.

This album has become a much sought after collectors item among progressive rock fans around europe.


Winter line up 1987 to 1991:


Johnny Lennie: vocals
Rab Beggs: electric / acoustic guitars
Phil Murray: keyboards / additional vocals
Rick Loyer: bass guitar
John Murphy: drums / percussion



Discography:




Across The Circle’s Edge - released on Circle’s Edge Records in August 1990 in vinyl format.

This was in fact a 6 track E.P. released initially with the intention of attracting a recording contract but later to become a favourite among many progressive rock fans throughout Europe.

Track Listing:
Side 1:
Technocracy
The Betrayal of Reason
Close Your Eyes

Side 2:
Evengate
Toybox
Winter…

All songs written and performed by Beggs, Lennie, Loyer, Murphy, Murray
Produced by: Lawrence Thompson
Recorded at: Level One Studios, Newtownards and Dove Studios, Belfast






Across The Circle’s Edge - released on SI Records, Holland in 1992 in CD format.

The original master tape from the vinyl recorded was re-mastered for the CD version.

Track Listing:
Side 1:
Technocracy
The Betrayal of Reason
Close Your Eyes

Side 2:
Evengate
Toybox
Winter…

By this stage WINTER had a different line up so other players are credited on the album but All songs on this CD were in fact written and performed by Beggs, Lennie, Loyer, Murphy, Murray




Reference:
Progressive Rock Archives: - Winter Review on ProgRock.com
 
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