15.06.2008.
Albatros - Garden of Eden (1978) (@256)
(Review from progressiveworld.net)
Albatros were a sextet from Hagen that formed in 1974, but didn't record an album until 1978. Internal conflicts and the pressures of the "real world" lead the band to disintegrate, thus leaving only "Garden Of Eden" as their only recorded document.
The album is a pleasure to have around, and at 41-plus minutes, is far too short. There are only three tracks on this album. Each clocking over 10 minutes they were even shortened to fit the format of an LP. Their theatric and complex arrangements are similar to early Genesis and ELP, are great to hear, they have a very distinct sound.
All the aspects that make classic songs those memorable beasties they are can be found here. Catchy refrains, great licks - whether it's the keys, guitar, or drums - a voice you can sing along with. Plus all those elements we like in our progressive -- extended arrangements, great interplay, intriguing patterns and rhythms.
Line-up :
- Peter Breitbarth / guitar
- Thomas Buscher / drums
- Achim Hubricht / bass
- Harald Hubricht / keyboards
- Christian Koppen / piano
- Hansi Koppen / vocals
- Jurgen Polzin / congas, PA
Track List :
01. A Man Like Me (19:51)
02. Sundriver (11:35)
03. Garden Of Eden (10:14)
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