GROBSCHNITT

GROBSCHNITT's debut reminds me of ELOY's "Inside" album with that underground flavour. Both bands would change their styles with future albums but those two albums are my favourite studio recordings from both bands. Of course you have to add "Solar Music Live" when it comes to GROBSCHNITT's best albums.There are two long tracks and two shorter ones that make up this album. And thankyou Bonnek for the recommendation.

"Symphony" opens in a psychedelic manner with voices that echo but they soon turn silly as we get outbursts of sound coming and going. It settles in before 2 minutes with the guitar outfront. Vocals follow.Some good organ runs in this one as well. A change before 6 minutes as outbursts come and go. A calm after 7 minutes with organ and deep sounds.The guitar joins in around 9 1/2 minutes. An amazing opener. "Travelling" has this heavy beat and sound that kicks in around 30 seconds. A change before 2 1/2 minutes as percussion and guitar take over.Vocals after 3 minutes. "Wonderful Music" is spacey to start then a flute led passage takes over. It settles with vocals 1 1/2 minutes in then it kicks back in as contrasts continue. I like the vocals on this one.

"Suntrip" is the almost 18 minute closer. It's spacey and experimental early then a beat with guitar takes over and German spoken words join in as well. A change with a heavier sound after 2 1/2 minutes including marching styled drums.The tempo picks up after 4 minutes. Organ and vocals follow. A calm before 7 minutes as it almost comes to a stop.The sound does start to build before 11 minutes as we hear some gun fire and other sounds.The guitar starts to solo then the tempo picks up. It settles again with guitar after 13 1/2 minutes and it's almost bluesy including the vocals that follow. Organ joins in as well.

4.5 stars but i'm bumping it up because of that Krautrock vibe that would soon disappear from future releases.