CONTRACTION

Well finally after all these years this little gem gets the digital treatment.One of the first and best Quebecois(French-Canadian) prog/folk/jazz album.Etheral and fluid, the music is never boring despite the fact that it's not that complex.More in the vain of early Renaissance and Fairport Convention and other female fronted bands than bombastic ELP like prog.Don't excpect organ cascades here.The music is guided by the beautiful voice of Christiane Robichaud even though she only sings four of the nine tracks included here,her voice can be heard as an instrument on some of the "instrumental" tracks.The album contains many short songs and instrumentals all linked toghether giving the impression of two long suites.This band was in the same leaugue as Canadian best bands; Harmonium,CANO,Toubabou,Beau Dommage ect...Recommended for those looking for quiet,pastoral and at the same time symphonic music.