T2 – It'll All Work Out In Boomland

Released in 1970, It’ll All Work Out in Boomland is a stunning and underrated entry in the early British progressive rock canon. T2’s debut—and only album with the original lineup—blends the heaviness of proto-metal with sweeping psychedelic passages and intricate, jazz-tinged arrangements. The trio, led by 18-year-old guitar prodigy Keith Cross, delivers a sound both thunderous and lyrical, with long, dynamic compositions that balance technical skill with emotional weight.

The album opens with “In Circles,” a blend of pastoral melancholy and thunderous riffing, and builds toward the 21-minute epic “Morning,” a sprawling track that encapsulates the band’s adventurous spirit. Lyrically introspective and musically ambitious, Boomland feels both intimate and explosive. Despite limited commercial impact at the time, the record has since gained cult status for its visionary blend of styles and remains a gem for fans of early prog, hard rock, and British psychedelia.

Reviews

“A forgotten masterpiece of British progressive rock, Boomland stands out not just for its musicianship but for its emotional resonance. Keith Cross’s guitar work alone elevates the album to mythic status, shifting effortlessly from delicate fingerpicking to searing solos.” – AllMusic

“T2 delivered one of the most arresting debuts of the era, full of ambition, soul, and searing guitar lines. It's an album that lives and breathes with intensity, yet never loses its sense of beauty or narrative cohesion.” – Mojo

“Every track is its own journey, but the closing epic ‘Morning’ is a high point of 1970s progressive exploration. This is the kind of album you return to again and again, each time uncovering new layers of meaning and melody.” – Classic Rock

“Boomland is a soaring, sometimes sorrowful triumph—a fusion of raw emotion, virtuosity, and poetic lyricism. It’s no surprise this one-time release has become a cult favorite.” – The Quietus

“A rare blend of power and pathos, delivered with maturity beyond the band’s years. It’s haunting, heavy, and beautiful all at once—one of the most complete and compelling statements in early British prog.” – Record Collector