TETRAGON - Nature +1 - US Lion Edition - LISTEN

Tastefully presented American edition, in a 12-page booklet containing, among other things, a reproduction of the vinyl's inner sleeve and plenty of unfamiliar photos. This is a very good, and at times downright sensational, heavily improvised album by a German formation (originating from Trikolon), playing a mixture of organ sounds in the vein of The Nice, Egg and Brian Auger, with swinging, guitar-driven (slightly Purple-esque) improvisations - always against the background of a pulsating, racing rhythm section. The few vocals are in English. This is a record that will delight all lovers of solid German playing from the very beginning of the 70s. The production of the record itself is good, although one has to remember that it was a private pressing. As a bonus, an excellent 14-minute live track has been added - perhaps even better than the album! Highly recommended! (JL)