RAHMANN

Rahmann was Algerian-french instrumental one-record-band and their music have been described as symbiosis between elements of Eastern/Arabian music and French zeuhl- jazz-rock. Two members of this combo were Algerians (brothers Mahamad Hadi on guitar etc. and Amar Mecharaf on drums/percussion). In addition - about French musicians we can notice for example ex-ZAO bassist Gerard Prevost's name written on the sleeve. Anyway - the playing on this record seems a bit static. My personal fave is surely the most energetic and even psychedelic tune called Leila. So we can compare again the original LP versions and four alternate takes of the same tunes added on this CD version. And again and again these originals are more interesting. Maximum 3,5 stars!