CAMEMBERT ELECTRIQUE

The second Gong album is more experimental and at the same time, quite a messy affair. My explanation is that the band wanted to try different directions such as Canterbury, avantgarde and psychedelic rock, recording an album and then figuring out what works best for them. Vocals may be an acquired taste ranging from female wailing to a non-melodic stoned male vocal. The good thing is that they are not too strongly positioned in the mix. I hear the rhythm section and excellent saxophone more distinctly. "You can't kill me" is to me the first good band attempt at psychedelized Canterbury output whereas "Mister Long Shanks" showcases the band's meditative side that would resurface on other albums, too, although in shorter tracks. Another highlight is "Fohat digs holes in space" with a heavy Canterbury influence and silliness. We've got an energetic guitar solo, more than fitting saxophone lines and less mess than previously. I consider this album as a fine start of their influential discography.