BALLERMANN

In 1974 GROBSCHNITT took the 30 mins+ rock opera "Solar Music" into the studio and along with 5 other choice cuts released "Ballermann". Although I too love the now many versions of "Solar Music", the studio version represents yet another excellent interpretation. With very much prototypical GROBSCHNITT sounds, this album delivers dreamy symphonic landscapes marked with great musicianship and their signature delivery (as well as a bit of creative silliness along the way). I know this album is often forgotten and lost in the shadow of "Rockpommel's" and "Solar Music Live", but musically this album is very reminiscent of this output and is yet another bit of genius from one of my personal favourite bands of all time! This is an essential album and should be in everyone's frequent play list.