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Arachnoid
self-titled
Musea Records (FGBG 4126.AR)
France 1978
Patrick Woindrich, bass, guitar, vocals; Nicolas Popowski,
guitar, vocals; Francois Faugieres, organ, Mellotron, vocals; Pierre Kuti,
acoustic and electric pianos, synths; Bernard Minig, drums; Marc Meryl, lead
vocals, tambourine; with Philippe Honore, flute, saxophone; Yves Javault, vocals; Christine Mariey, voice; Martine Rateau, voice
Tracklist:
1. Le Chamadère — 13:51
2. Piano Caveau — 7:18
3. In The Screen Side Of Your Eyes — 4:04
4. Toutes Ces Images — 8:07
5. La Guêpe — 8:39
6. L'adieu Au Pierrot — 0:59
7. Final — 3:03
8. L'hiver (les quatre sainsons de l'enfer lère partie) (live) — 4:39
9. Le Pierrot (live) — 5:07
10. L'adieu (live) — 3:22
11. Piano Caveau (instrumental & different mix) — 7:16
total time 66:25
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Pretty interesting dark prog from 1970s France, which borders somewhere between symphonic rock and Crimsonish
hard rock. The dark sound is accomplished mostly by an aggressive vocal
style and the very rough, almost grungy timbre of both the guitar and the
keys and synths. Not for the faint of heart or for those who enjoy symphonic
rock solely for its more beautiful moments. The sound here is harshly alien
for the most part (but there are some moments of strange beauty, to be sure),
though still distinctly French. Compositions are solid if nothing really
amazing or memorable; the first four tracks of the seven original ones are
the best. I haven't found much merit in the four (!) bonus tracks just yet.
The opening epic is superb, maintaining an otherworldly, claustrophobic
mood throughout, and ending on a resigned, pessimistic note. The third track
is somewhat atypical and at times sounds almost Italian, with its touches
of flute and generally less oppressive feel. Some people complain about
the "theatric French vocals", but I don't have a problem with them - they
are a bit gravelly and and sometimes loud, but otherwise don't really get
in the way. Overall I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys the French
theatric bands such as Ange - this is a solid release, above average but not classic. undated
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