The Tree Of Life (Album)

The Tree Of Life (Sometimes known simply as, "Tree Of Life") is a 1988 studio album by the recording group TGCO. As their third studio album, The Tree Of Life was created over a period of 2 years, with recording work beginning in May of 1986. It was their only album to have never been released outside of the UK alongside its' debut in 1988 until the release of Tales From The Moon, their 7th studio album, released in November of 2021 to a global audience.

Early plans
TGCO had planned their third album to be a continuation of their second studio album, Profiles, which was released in 1984. Following the release of Profiles on 21st September 1984, TGCO took a break from composition, much like after the release of their debut album in 1980. The group refused to produce an album without the assistance of ACM (Aulde Church Music), who had announced their lack of interest in the group's initial plans for the album in 1985. After a great amount of difficulty, the group announced they would continue to work on the album, yet they did not have access to the Aulde Church Sinfonietta, who had orchestrated their two previous albums due to the rift with the label. The lack of orchestration helped form the distinctive change in sound first heard in this album.