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This four piece outfit originates from germany. At the lower age between 15-17 years with the members, this is quite an achievement. Great organ driven Music with an exceptional naiv production certainlay brings the spotlight on the songs. Of course this is a bit simple in it´s performance and perhaps they should have kept the vocals in their native tounge.  But as Always with talanted Young musicians there are no respect for what is popular at the time and this is also the fresh breath of air.

Not all songs fall through but there are glims of light in this recording. The intro song ” Prejudice” and the ballad ” All things are fading” are true gems in the style of this Prog/Kraut/blues rock record. The album was released in 1973, one year after they formed this outfit, and they survived until 1974 before they self-imploded. The great impression with youth and bringing the elements of Psych/Kraut and hard rock into this early age is impressive but there are as I said not entirely good all together. The organ-nisation is there but how to top this album?? Well they never did and perhaps that is the reason for its greatness nowadays.

Whatabout the drummer, Michael Klüter?? This is a Young, self tought drummer with the main purpose to strike hard. This is common due to the non existing ability to reflect on your own performance with the rest of the band. The striking abilities are ok but the drive and Dynamics are poor and the hit ratio is just not quit there yet. The lack of keeping tempo and time is eminent but if you consider the low age this is not a bad recording. I remember my first demorecording and it sounded horrible…But there are better drummers from this time period and at this level of age too. Good job though but nothing more.

This is one of the most strange and searched for albums in German krautrock history. Due to low distribution it is very hard to find a good original copy but thanks to reissues we don´t have to worry.

This is a must have record if you have any interest in the german Psych/Kraut/blues/hard rock Music scene from this time period. Actually some songs are up at the top with no comparison. I Like this record because of it´s diversity and boldness from these Young guns. This is a terrific record in that sense. Thumbs up!!

VINYLRATING/GRADE

5-OK!-WORTH EXPLORING-