LA LEYLA / ETERNITY RISE

Superbly crafted underground German symphonic prog rock band in the vein of mid period ELOY. Produced once again by Conny Plank who was responsible for so many great bands/albums (GROBSCHNITT, JANE, AGITATION FREE...). This is really a nice deal as 2 albums have been put on 1 CD and both are great: "La Leyla" (1976) and "Eternity Rise" (1978). Filled with loads of warm analog keyboards which RAMSES use to help sustain their heavy spaced out jams. Vocals are sung in english and a very well done and suited to the music (Herbert Natho). Songs are well written and performed with great instrumental dexterity. These albums have been wonderfully transfered onto CD and sound actually quite fresh & clear. I do not understand why these albums have not received more attention in the prog circles to be honest but still in my opinion this is an essential bit of Germany's Progressive Rock discography.