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GROBSCHNITT

Grobschnitt

 

Symphonic Prog

3.92 | 206 ratings

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ZowieZiggy
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3 stars The music offered in this very good debut album is a wonderful kaleidoscope of the most symphonic prog music combined with superb percussion work as well as beautiful guitar solo. Loads of guitar actually.

Surprisingly enough, during the opening and brilliant "Symphony", it is damned true (as Hughes pointed out) that the reference to "Caravanserai" is obvious. During this long song, there is nothing than a devastating orgy of crying guitars offering some sublime moments to the happy listener. Percussion work is absolutely fantastic.

During "Travelling" the great beat and guitar reminds me more of the very early "Santana" (first album). Even the warm vocals have this indefinite feeling. This album is starting superbly and even if the short "Wonderful Music" is not on par; who could blame "Grobschnitt" about it ?

The epic "Sun Trip" has indeed some "trip" oriented movements. What I do not like very much are these short German vocal parts. I have always felt like this; just can't stand them. But fortunately, they are not long enough to ruin this track. Still, it sounds more chaotic, less harmonious than the first two numbers (but these were jewels).

The bonus track available on the remastered version features an ultra long version of "Symphony" and shows the band in a live environment which allows them to demonstrate their musical abilities and perform some great jamming sessions (the great drum solo needs to be heard, believe me). Still you would need some patience to go through the bass solo which has always been one of my least favourite instruments in terms of live solo. The

This is a promising debut album. I am hesitant in terms of rating since I would say seven out of ten.

ZowieZiggy | 3/5 |

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