Merlin (Kayak album)

Merlin is the eighth studio album by Dutch band Kayak. The first half of the original LP (tracks 1 through 5) is a concept fantasy story about Merlin the Magician. The second half of the LP is a collection of individual songs.

In 2003, Kayak released a re-worked and longer version of the Merlin-story, under the title Merlin - Bard of the Unseen.

Track listing

 * 1) "Merlin" - 7:23
 * 2) "Tintagel" - 2:41
 * 3) "The Sword In The Stone" - 3:31
 * 4) "The King's Enchanter" - 2:42
 * 5) "Niniane (Lady Of The Lake) - 7:22
 * 6) "Seagull" - 4:10
 * 7) "Boogie Heart" - 4:11
 * 8) "Now That We've Come This Far" - 4:29
 * 9) "Can't Afford To Lose" - 3:19
 * 10) "Love's Aglow" - 6:03

All songs composed by Ton Scherpenzeel, lyrics by Ton Scherpenzeel and Irene Linders

Lineup

 * Edward Reekers - lead (all but 10) and backing vocals
 * Johan Slager - electric and acoustic guitars, banjo, flute
 * Ton Scherpenzeel - keyboards, backing and lead (10) vocals
 * Peter Scherpenzeel - bass guitar, recorder
 * Max Werner - drums, percussion, backing vocals
 * Irene Linders - backing vocals
 * Katherine Lapthorn - backing vocals

Guest musicians
Rein v/d Broek - Brass instruments

Benny Behr c.s. - Strings