Label: Antagon Records (Germany), ALP 3211/1-2
Style: Rock Opera, Experimental, Prog Rock
Country: Germany
Time: 47:45, 38:41
Format: Flac Tracks 16/44,1 kHz
Size: 308, 248 Mb
In German language.
Oktober
were a seven piece German band who put on these theatrical shows that
were very political. This their second album continues in the same vein
as the debut as we get this Symphonic/Krautrock style of music although
this is much more symphonic than the debut. The vocalist has a lot of
character to say the least. This was a double concept album with four
side long suites with plenty of twists and turns including lots of
samples and spoken words as well. All singing and speaking is in German
and the subject matter is "The Paris Commune" which is about an event
that took place in Paris in 1871 where it is believed the first ever
government was formed by the working class people. This is a ride folks.
We
get started with "Unser Blut-Ihre Geschichte" where we can hear a loud
crowd shouting and celebrating before the organ takes over. This is
replaced by drums and guitar that builds. Check out the chunky bass and
background synths. Man this sounds amazing. The guitar then solos over
top 2 1/2 minutes in before it all settles right down as spoken words
come in with atmosphere. It all kicks back in at 5 minutes including
piano this time. Vocals follow. It settles again with background synths
as the vocals continue. Great sound before 8 minutes as it picks up
speed then becomes more powerful. I like the way themes are repeated.
Impressive instrumental sections follow then I like the calm 14 minutes
in as the synths blow like the wind as the drums pound. Ripping guitar
after 15 minutes with ground shaking bass as the drums continue to be
upfront. A dark calm before 18 minutes with deep sounds and sinister
guitar. Spoken words only follow then back to the instrumental work
followed by vocals as again themes are repeated. What a track!
(full version: progarchives.com/album.asp?id=42896)
01. Unser Blut (22:13)
02. Ihre Geschichte (25:32)
01. Die Tage der Kommune (23:10)
02. Zwischenlied (15:31)
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