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This album stands out in the realm of progressive rock for its thematic ambition, with each of the ten tracks inspired by one of the Biblical Ten Commandments.At a time when concept albums were becoming a significant trend in music, Salamander's effort was notable, albeit they remain a largely forgotten entity in the broader history of the genre.

The band took an innovative approach by blending full brass arrangements with keyboards, creating a sound that was not particularly mainstream or widely accessible at the time. Despite this, the album has garnered interest for its creative ambition and its place in the evolution of progressive rock. "The Ten Commandments" by Salamander is an example of how the early 1970s were a period of exploration and boundary-pushing in rock music, attempting to convey complex themes and narratives through the medium of an album .

Track Listing:

• A1 Prelude Incorp. He Is My God
• A2 Images
• A3 People
• A4 God's Day
• A5 Honour Thy Father And Thy Mother
• B1 Kill
• B2 Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery
• B3 Steal
• B4 False Witness
• B5 Possessions