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Irish guitarist, singer and writer Vince McCusker had spent some months in London to find musicians 
for his musical ideas. Disappointed he returned to Belfast and recruted musicians to play his material: 
Miles McKee (lead vocals), Stephen Houston (keyboards/oboe), Peter Farrelly (bass/vocals) and 
Martin Foye (drums). They called themselves Fruupp, the name is dreived from an Electroset Page, the 
band added an U and a P. Fruupp signed a contract with Dawn Records and in '71 they released the 
debut album titled "Future Legends", in '74 followed by the "Seven Secrets" and "The Prince of Heaven's 
Eyes". The band was making real progress (good sales, succesfull gigs) but Stephen Houston left for 
religious reasons the band and was replaced by John Mason. In this line-up Fruupp made their last but 
acclaimed LP "Modern Masquerades" ('74).

The best introduction to the very distinctive sound of Fruupp is the compilation CD "Songs for a Thought 
(Sequel Records, '92) featuring 14 tracks from their four albums. Fruupp showcases a great maturity in 
writing, combining several styles and showing lots of instruments and changing atmospheres: classic 
with oboe, folky with acoustic guitars and symphonic with propulsive interplay between electric guitar 
and organ. This CD also includes the previously unreleased track On a clear day: an alternating piece 
with powerful electric guitarplay, tasteful keyboards and strong vocals. The best comparison to the unique
Fruupp sound is Yes-rooted band like Druid and England but Fruupp sounds more sophisticated and more 
colourful.

1973 - Future Legends (2009 Remastered)
01. Future Legends
02. Decision
03. As Day Breaks With Dawn
04. Graveyard Epistle
05. Lord Of The Incubus
06. Olde Tyme Future
07. Song For A Thought
08. Future Legends
09. On A Clear Day (Bonus Track)

1974 - Seven Secrets (2009 Remastered)
01. Faced With Shekinah 8:33
02. Wise As Wisdom 7:07
03. White Eyes 7:16
04. Garden Lady 9:00
05. Three Spires 5:00
06. Elizabeth 7:45
07. The Seventh Secret 

1974 - The Prince of Heaven's Eyes (2009 Remastered)
01. It's All Up Now 7:23
02. Prince Of Darkness 3:48
03. Jaunting Car 2:24
04. Annie Austere 5:17
05. Knowing You 10:47
06. Crystal Brook 3:07
07. Seaward Sunset 5:25
08. The Perfect Wish 4:31
09. Prince Of Heaven (Bonus Track) 3:32
10. Jaunting Car (Single Version) 2:26

1975 - Modern Masquerades (2009 Remastered)
01. Misty Morning Way 
02. Masquerading With Dawn 
03. Gormenghast 
04. Mystery Might 
05. Why 
06. Janet Planet 
07. Sheba's Song