Monday, May 29, 2017

Epsilon - Epsilon Off (1974 germany, essential hard prog rock)



Epsilon was founded 1970 in Marburg, Germany, by members of Orange Peel and Nosferatu (the vocalist / guitarist Michael Winzkowski), the band Epsilon published three LPs between 1971 and 1974. Their self title can be considered as their best, a nicely varied and achieved combination between heavy blues rockin' sections and coherent progressive skills. 

Their second 'Move on' (1971) represents a more mainstream rock album with a few enjoyable moments. With the album 'Epsilon off' (1974) the band turn to a straight heavy rockin' trip.
Tracks
1. I've Been Moving - 4:16
2. A New Day - 3:35
3. On the Road - 5:55
4. Ode to John - 3:55
5. Behind the Boarder (Heinrich Ochs, Johan Daansen) - 1:14
6. Logo-Motive - 5:57
7. Let's Sit Down - 3:45
8. Open Your Eyes - 3:06
9. Sadness - 3:46
10.I Know How (Armin Bannach, Johan Daansen) - 3:12
All songs written by Michael Winzkowski, Johan Daansen except where noted.

The Epsilon
*Johan Daansen - Guitar, Vocals, Piano, Percussion
*Heinrich Mohn - Bass
*Hartmut Pfannmüller - Drums, Bongos, Percussion
*Michael Winzkowski - Vocals, Guitar, Percussion
With
*Richard Bergmann - Trombone
*Conny Jackel - Trumpet
*Ralph Wildheiss - Flute

1971-72  Epsilon - Epsilon / Move On (2003 remaster)
Related Act
1970  Orange Peel - Orange Peel (2004 remaster) 

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