LIGHT OF DARKNESS-LIGHT OF DARKNESS-

Released in 1971 this is a Scottish/german outfit. Byron Grant, Mike Reoch and John latimer went on to Hamburg were they teamed up with German beatmaster Manfred”Fred” Bebert.

Just leaving a sidenote in the German Musicscene at the time, they landed a record deal with Philips and set of on an European tour. The album became just a German release and the style was aiming towards hard/prog/blues/folk rock Music but with no direct heading.

The production is time typical with a lack of depth and sustain. Vocals by John Latimer are exceptional in a very personal way. Guitars and bass resembles a lot of early Black Sabbath, Captain Beefheart and maybe Status Quo. Nothing  extraordinary but all in all a good clean job. The band dissolved not far from this release due to poor sales and success.

Whatabout the drummer, Manfred Bebert?? This is a solid and nice tribute to the album. Determenation and Clean playing, striking and great Dynamics. You can hear that this is an experienced drummer and real treat for all you “drumheads” outhere. A Very good job.

This album is truly a lost gem and sought after by collectors due to its low distribution. But don´t let that discourage you. Great reissues for descent Money is still available and if you`re in to hard/prog/blues/folk rock with a sprinkle of Krautrock this is a must have.

VINYLRATING/GRADE

6-GOOD!-WORTH BUYING-