Fresh from untangling one of the strangest release strategies in progressive rock history, Chaz Charles and the Voluptuary of Sound, Dr. Glund, turn their attention to The Grass Is Greener—the mysterious U.S.-only Colosseum album that looked suspiciously like Valentyne Suite... because, well... half of it was.
What begins as an investigation into a confusing record release quickly transforms into a celebration of one of Colosseum's greatest lineup changes, as Dave \"Clem\" Clempson, Chris Farlowe, and Mark Clarke announce themselves with all the subtlety of a freight train.
And somewhere along the way...
Dr. Glund accidentally discovers he's been wrong about who was singing one of his favorite Colosseum tracks for decades.
One song.
Four different recordings.
Multiple vocalists.
Several decades of Colosseum history.
One increasingly bewildered Doctor.
The investigation begins with The Grass Is Greener, where Chaz and Dr. Glund piece together exactly how this transitional album came to exist—and why generations of fans (including Dr. Glund himself) have been confused by it.
Along the way they uncover:
The verdict?
This wasn't simply a personnel change.
It was a controlled evolutionary leap.
Because no investigation remains confined to a single album...
The Grass Is Greener
→ Why identical album covers confused collectors for fifty years
→ Dr. Glund confesses to giving away his original copy because he thought it was a duplicate
Daughter of Time
→ Comparing Chris Farlowe's vocal treatment of Jumping Off the Sun
→ The surprising differences in production and arrangement
Transmissions: Live at the BBC
→ Rare BBC recordings documenting the band's rapid evolution
→ Live evidence that Clem's guitar work was every bit as devastating onstage
Humble Pie
→ An extended appreciation of Clem Clempson's post-Colosseum career
→ Steve Marriott, wah pedals, Les Pauls, raw British hard rock, and enough Marshall amplification to rearrange nearby weather systems
Administer Jumping Off the Sun in all available forms:
Recommended conditions:
Possible side effects include:
Avoid operating heavy machinery unless it is a Hammond organ.
The Blade of Judgment remains firmly in its scabbard.
Glory. Across every version.
Here's to ya, Clay Cole. Let's go grab a 'visky. 🍻
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