One of the lesser known French prog gem, released as a private press by this band. The sound is between Magma for the general influence and a more cosmic/contemporary sound a la Univers Zero or Art Zoyd for the repetitive rhythm, haunting voices and post rock vibe. Regarding the production, it's not that far from the Arpadys guys, some moments really makes you think of some early techno music. One of the most personnal and catchy release from the Zheul era! Some discoloration and delaminating on the back of the cover. Record is flawless.
Terrific, mindblowing, futuristic, powerfull, uplifting, thrilling, rollercoasting, gigantic and worthing-every-cents-of-its-price record. A landmark in your collection game. The type of musical experience who makes you realize why you still collect rare out of print music. There's a before and an after Travelling! Released on the mythical "Red" rock subdivision of the Futura label. Superb copy, except for a tiny mark at the end of Bside, causing a light click for a few seconds.
SECOND HAND - Death May Be Your Santa Claus (EMI Stateside)
More psych madness with that incredible album, originaly released in UK and consideered as a holy grail reaching more than 300 euros on the collector circuit. Its reputation is not overatted, the listenning is a crazy experience, it goes in every direction with lot of LSD-ish sound FX, killer organ groove, tape manipulation, changes of band speed etc.. !
Killer jazz prog album that is still totally obscure for what I know out of the prog network. Led by drummer extraordinaire UDO LINDENBERG (NIAGARA). With the fantastic crossover track "Springtime" and three or four killer instrumentals. In the same veine as Abel, Zoo or TNTH.
Fantastic psychedelic LP originaly released on the dutch Catfish label. Only-instrumental effort with killer groove all around the wax. Deep bass work, flute, organ, delirious guitar play and hypnotic feeling for the true psych lover. Listen some extracts below, this record is good from start to finish. This is the very rare french press (no reissue, no bootleg here.. ORIGINAL press only) in fabulous condition. Don't sleep! Light warp on both vinyl and cover, that doesn't affects play.
Original french press of this killer psych prog LP. Much rarer than their eponym album. Still incredibly good, maybe more progressive, with that incredible sax player bringing a fine jazzy touch.
All the way through brillant psychedelic LP. Constant sense of groove, very inspired simple melodies...and tough drums! Listen to the superb flute theme "Suite In C", "Flight Of The Ibis", the killer breaks of "Tomorrow People". The drummer has a very strange groove, and all the breaks are quiet original, like on "The Workshop" or the slow burner "Wings In The Sunset". French press in unplayed condition.
Korean press released circa '95. Your only chance to get for a descent price this incredible and not-officialy-reissued-yet record, between the most kitch, grandiose and apocalyptic hard prog to the delirious production work of JP Massiera, with always that UFO paranoiac mood to set the tone. Between Goblin, Heldon, Queen Flash OST and Silver Apples to sum the thing up (sounds weird right? Well it is!). Discover with the extract why every hipsters bands want to sound like Massiera nowadays. Gatefold cover same as the original Decca press.
Obscure Turkish compilation with the delicious eastern acid groove of "Sax Gazel", the kind of track that could be played by one of the Finders Keepers DJ's. Open break on intro.
BERNARD VERLEY / CATHARSIS - Rimbaud C'est Toi! Delires (PES)
Brillant avant garde prog and poetry version of Arthur RIMBAUD texts, said by Bernard Verley and put on music by Catharsis. Very interesting, and a fabulous gatefold cover art too! This is the second chapter with Delires texts. We also have the first volume, don't hesitate to ASK if you need it.
Less known album by this famous French prog combo. Super creative production on the whole LP, and the crazily modern tablas-led “La Route Infernale”, sounding like it was made yesterday!
Classic LP alert! The quintessence of the groovy psych LP made for other than die hard psych collector people! The track “Silly Sally” is just 16 minutes of pure madness: funky guitar, great vocals, killer phasing breaks, percussion breakdown... I know people who owns 100+$ psych records or stuff like NIAGARA and don’t have this classic in their collection. Don’t believe the hype and listen the extracts! Every rare groove lovers should have this record in their possession!
