Label: Universal Music (Japan), UICY-77299
Style: Instrumental, Jazz Rock, Fusion
Country: Paris, France
Time: 39:46
Format: Flac Tracks 16/44,1 kHz
Size: 264 Mb
Progressive
rock fans will be aware of the Daevid Allen led band Gong. It had a
strong presence in the psychedelic/progressive rock scene during the
70s, releasing a number of critically acclaimed albums. The French
drummer and percussionist Pierre Moerlen was a member of the original
Gong between 1973 and 1975 before the departure of several members
eventually led him to lead his own iteration of the band. This
incarnation of Gong is far removed from the psychedelic/progressive
inclinations of the original version. Rather it is deeply entrenched in
jazz fusion/progressive rock territory, with there being a considerable
focus on percussions.
The album wastes no time introducing the
listener to most of the elements that are present during its 40 minute
length. The title track features the instantly recognizable lead guitar
work of Allan Holdsworth mixed with energetic bass work, fluid drumming,
and a flurry of percussions. The vibraphone, miramba, and glockenspiel
in particular are very refreshing aspects of the music with their
colourful and bright timbres complementing the more “standard”
instruments rather well. This track is very enjoyable and its strength
lies in the free flowing style and musicality, aspects that are
sprinkled through a large portion of the album.
(full version: sputnikmusic.com/review/63344/Gong-Gazeuse%21-Expresso/)
01. Expresso (05:58)
02. Night Illusion (03:42)
03. Percolations (10:02)
04. Shadows of (07:48)
05. Esnuria (08:01)
06. Mireille (04:12)
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