JD wrote:
I cant understand why this album is/was so unpopular ? I think its TDs best and best fitting use of vocals, and Joliffes woodwind solo's really add depth to the traditional TD sound of the era. A complete classic for me

Cyclone shocked me on first hearing - buying at HMV Bond St and rushing back to work to play it...
The vocal tracks I really like, although the tempo on the first track is unfashionably slow nowadays. Rising Runner has an amazing sense of urgency to it and it's a favourite of the era. Madrigal Meridian just sounds a bit rushed to me (I suspect it was!) and comes across with the consistancy of lumpy gravy - sequences starting then abruptly stopping etc. It's not bad at all, but not one I play very often.
Looking back, I think Cyclone was a template for far future work - the rock band never really left Edgar I suspect - a detour into avenues to be further explored later......
Edgar said in an interview (thanks 24db) that it was a difficult time for them and the record company were calling for the next LP. A very brave effort/experiment which could have been even better I think.