Uriah Heep - Circle of Hands Live Japan 1973 [2CD set]

Cat. no: HSP2CD2129
Format: CD 2CD set
Barcode: 3805571212930
Release Date: 14 Aug 2026
Genre: Rock

Captured at the height of their early '70s ascendancy, Circle of Hands stands as a thunderous document of a band fring on all cylinders before a reverent and electrifed Japanese audience

Broadcast live on NHK Radio and preserved in striking fdelity, this performance showcases Uriah Heep's signature fusion of hard rock power, progressive ambition, and theatrical grandeur at one of rock's most iconic venues, the Nippon Budokan.

From the opening surge, the band unleashes a dynamic set defned by soaring vocals, swirling Hammond organ, and dual-guitar intensity. David Byron's commanding voice soars with operatic force, while Ken Hensley's keyboards drive the music into dramatic, symphonic territories. The rhythm section anchors everything with muscular precision, giving the performance both weight and momentum as it surges through extended passages and explosive climaxes.

There is a palpable sense of occasion throughout the Budokan show -- a meeting of East and West at a time when rock music was expanding its global reach. Circle of Hands is more than a concert recording; it is a vivid snapshot of Uriah Heep at full power, delivering a performance that is both majestic and uncompromising. Essential listening for classic rock devotees.

2CD set.

Tracks: Sunrise / Sweet Lorraine / Traveller in Time / Easy Livin' / July Morning / Gypsy / Tears in My Eyes / Circle of Hands / Look At Yourself / Love Machine / Rock 'n' Roll Medley