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Alcatraz

Krautrock

3.83 | 79 ratings

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snobb
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Alcatraz debut album is real joy for early krautrock lovers! Obscure German band is almost forgotten, and only evidence, available for fans often is their debut album, re-released on CD in 2002.

Music there is a bit naive and raw psychedelic bluesy jazz rock with characteristic German sound of early 70-s. Sound mix is usual for that time, and I love it! Besides of main band's musicianship with Can-like drumming, music is full of scratching electric guitar soloing (left channel), some flute and not too complex, but very enthusiastic sax sound!

Compositions are a bit raw, but very melodic. And I love this atmosphere - relaxed freaky air of early 70-s. Plenty of piano, good vocals. But first of all - that fantastic atmosphere! This album's music wouldn't catch you by complexity or musicianship level, but you will just disappear in that atmosphere!

Really great album for fans or early psychedelic jazz-rock / krautrock. CD comes with one bonus track.

snobb | 4/5 | 2010-9-29

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