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Platter - Picks
By HAL DEAN
In England a new phenomenon is taking shape– the
Continental wave of rock musicians. Focus, Can, and Kraftwerk
are garnering critical acclaim and record sales (Focus even has a
coupled of "Top 40" singles), and appear aimed for success.
Amon Duul II head up the German prong of the Continental
assault, having produced four albums prior to the latest Wolf City.
Space-rockers to the core, they have succeeded artistically by
employing an element woefully lacking in their imitators out put:
a sense of humor.
The First two tracks on Wolf City's second side exemplify the
album and the group's work in general, as well as the overall state
of "space rock."
A magnificent rhythm track, sparkling guitar, and menacing
vocal immediately draw attention to "Wolf City", but four
minutes later you're still asking "What's next?"
"Wie der Winde Am Ende Einer Strasse" follows, and the
multi-level orgy of Indian instruments, synthesizer, and violin is
hypnotizing. Chris Karrer's violin provides much of the
excitement here and elsewhere on the album.
Amon Duul have learned to develop a composition, rather
than bore the listener with endless riffs or mellotron drones. Wolf
City could be a landmark album if Amon Duul's fellow
space-rockers learn its lessons.
Wolf City, can be heard at 3 p.m. on WTJU-Fm (91.3) today.
An entire program of related music and discussion will precede it
on "Roundabout" at 1 p.m.
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