Five Miles Out, Mike Oldfield

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Regular price $90.00
Artist - Mike Oldfield
Format - 12' - Album
Genre - Synth-pop, Prog rock, Alternative, Alternative rock, and Rock
Year - 1982
Country - Australia
Grading (record) - Near Mint
Grading (sleeve) - Very Good Plus

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Description

Mike Oldfield's Five Miles Out (1982) stands as a landmark progressive rock achievement, seamlessly merging intricate instrumental craftsmanship with compelling melodic sensibility. The album's title track draws inspiration from a perilous storm-bound flight, channeling that turbulence into a gripping sonic narrative, while the sprawling "Taurus II" unfolds across 24 minutes of masterful instrumental composition. Layered electric guitars interweave with sophisticated synthesizer textures, creating arrangements that balance experimental ambition with emotional resonance. This release represents a pivotal moment in Oldfield's evolution—bridging the conceptual audacity of his 70s work with the polished sophistication of his 80s output. Essential listening for those who appreciate progressive rock's technical depth, melodic intelligence, and uncompromising artistic vision.

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MINT - sealed

NM - likely never played - almost perfect

VG+ - light scuffs, light scratches wont effect play

VG -  signs of wear, light scratches you can feel

GOOD -  surface noise, visible groove wear

POOR / FAIR- some damage, causing issues like skipping & distorted audio

OIS - original inner sleeve