English progressive rock band formed in 1968; released two studio albums, Cressida (1970) and Asylum (1971), on Vertigo before disbanding.

Formed in 1968 around keyboardist Peter Jennings. Original lineup included Angus Cullen (vocals), John Heyworth (guitar), Kevin McCarthy (bass) and Iain Clark (drums); John Culley replaced Heyworth for Asylum. Albums released on Vertigo; Asylum's cover by Marcus Keef. Reviews report low initial sales (circa 800 copies) and note Iain Clark later with Uriah Heep and John Culley with Black Widow.

Two appreciative DeBaser reviews highlight Cressida's gentle, symphonic progressive rock across their 1970 debut and 1971 follow-up Asylum. Reviewers note a melancholic, dreamlike atmosphere, tasteful arrangements and strong vocal melodies. The band formed in 1968 and released two studio albums on Vertigo before disbanding.

For:Fans of early English progressive/symphonic rock and collectors of Vertigo-era records.

 The mini-suite "Munich", perhaps the most representative composition of Cressida, played on a soft dialogue between organ and electric guitar, enriched by measured orchestral inserts and the wind instruments of Harold McNair, and made unforgettable by Cullen's splendid vocal melodies, well testifies to this serene and enchanted atmosphere, almost fairy-tale-like, a world in gray and pink that recalls the contemporary Caravan.

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 The music in this work is a very soft and melodic progressive with extensive use of acoustic guitars played with expert ease alongside inspired keyboards.

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