DANCE OF THE FLAMES

The only Guru Guru album with ex-Eiliff guitarist Houschang Nejadepour on board is quite different from their previous heavy-acid works. In fact, you can hear excellent jazz/world fusion with doze of psychedelic prog there. Plenty of Indian, Arabic and Spanish music elements are included.

Long instrumental pieces, sometimes with wah-wah guitar, extremely complex drumming (often with African and Indian rhythms), acoustic guitar melodic inserts, even some wordless female vocals. Their music on this album is much more jazz-rock, than any other styles, and it is the great one! Unhappily, such radical change from their earlier sound wasn't accepted by fans , so this line-up existed for one album only.

Still with important psychedelic element, their music on this album is quite similar to McLaughlin works of the same period. And, if you like jazz-rock, this album is best Guru Guru work for you.

Very recommended - not less than 4,5!