OCEAN

Eloy is one of the bigger progressive rock bands from Germany. At the start of their career they could be seen as a part of the post Vanilla Fudge organ-guitar hardrock wave of bands like Deep Purple, Uriah Heep and Birth Control (also from Germany). Albums like 'Inside' and 'Floating' came from that period. After that the band would increasingly rely on synth landscapes in their music and by the time 'Ocean' was released in 1977 the band is part (minimalist) electronic and only part rock. The album has the benefit of being a concept album telling the story of the fall of Atlantis. With all the seriousness and stately synths the band sets an interesting atmosphere, but it delivers to little ideas to keep me interested as a listener. Especially side two is rather dull electronic affair, whereas side one delivers just enough rock instrumentation and interesting solo parts to keep the listener entertained. I guess that if you're blown away by its magical vibes this could be one of your favorite space rock albums.