YES, WE ARE A JAZZBAND

Ixthuluh

Psychedelic/Space Rock

2.64 | 8 ratings

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Yes we are a very average jazz band.

The album title says it all here. De-facto band leader guitarist Dita Lasser shares centre stage with saxophonist Max Wedl for some lengthy jazz improvisations. On later albums, Lasser would go on to have a much greater influence in the sound of Ixthuluh but here he allows Wedl to largely dominate things.

While the tracks were pre-rehearsed, they are essentially live studio jams. The title track is nine minute sax dominated improvisation. "It's cool", whose main theme is apparently used on other tracks, is a 13 minute sax and guitar improvisation, with drum and bass solos too. To be honest, the latter track is somewhat tedious, the constant repetition of the main theme rapidly becoming more than a little irritating. The other longer tracks "Spring air" and "Konglomerat" are more of the same, while "Black Aschbach" is a wearing 5 minutes of drums and bass.

There are occasional notable exceptions to the main feel of the album. "You can be free" is a Hendrix like rock number with strong lead guitar work by Lasser, and some rare vocals. "The ride" also has the Hendrix guitar and rock beat, but is more improvised. "Dancing in the rain" sounds a bit like the Shadows playing a western theme down at the local pub, while "Illegal travel" appears to be an improvisation on the backing track for the Beatles "Daytripper".

In all, a competent if largely anonymous debut with stronger jazz, especially sax, leanings than on later albums.

Sound quality wise, the album is somewhat variable, being digital transfers from almost 30 year old analogue tapes. This album is currently available for download in full at the band's website www.matscheko.at/ix_dl.html

Easy Livin | 2/5 | 2006-4-17

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