Rufus Zuphall - Phallobst (1971) DE Pressing - LP/FLAC In 24bit/96kHz
Rufus Zuphall - Phallobst
Vinyl | LP Cover (1:1) | FLAC + cue | 24bit/96kHz | 900mb
Label: Pilz/20 21099-5 | Released: 1971 | This Issue: 1981 | Genre: Progressive-Rock
A1 Closing Time
A2 Wenn Schon, Denn Schon
A3 Schnupfer
A4 Waste Land
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B1 Makröjel
B2 Prickel Pit
B3 Partland Town
B4 I'm On My Way
Distributed By – Pop Import
Credits
Bass – Manfred Spangenberg
Drums – Udo Dahmen
Engineer – Dieter Dierks
Flute – Klaus Gülden
Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Steel Guitar, Mellotron, Vocals – Günter Krause
Guitar, Twelve-String Guitar, Clavinet – Thomas Kittel
Notes
Recorded at Dierks-Studio, Stommeln during July and August 1971.
1st reissue from Pop Import. At least 3 pressings exist, 2 with a gatefold cover, and one with a single sleeve (all the same catalogue number).
There was one pressing (the one I originally bought new from Virgin) of which all copies were faulty (a jump / pressing fault in the first track). At Ultima Thule we later got some new from ZYX UK that we had to return.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
Rights Society: GEMA
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, stamped): IP 2021099-5-A Made in Germany
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, stamped): IP 2021099-5-B Made in Germany
Matrix / Runout (Etched on both sides): SST
Vinyl | LP Cover (1:1) | FLAC + cue | 24bit/96kHz | 900mb
Label: Pilz/20 21099-5 | Released: 1971 | This Issue: 1981 | Genre: Progressive-Rock
A1 Closing Time
A2 Wenn Schon, Denn Schon
A3 Schnupfer
A4 Waste Land
-
B1 Makröjel
B2 Prickel Pit
B3 Partland Town
B4 I'm On My Way
Distributed By – Pop Import
Credits
Bass – Manfred Spangenberg
Drums – Udo Dahmen
Engineer – Dieter Dierks
Flute – Klaus Gülden
Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Steel Guitar, Mellotron, Vocals – Günter Krause
Guitar, Twelve-String Guitar, Clavinet – Thomas Kittel
Notes
Recorded at Dierks-Studio, Stommeln during July and August 1971.
1st reissue from Pop Import. At least 3 pressings exist, 2 with a gatefold cover, and one with a single sleeve (all the same catalogue number).
There was one pressing (the one I originally bought new from Virgin) of which all copies were faulty (a jump / pressing fault in the first track). At Ultima Thule we later got some new from ZYX UK that we had to return.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
Rights Society: GEMA
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, stamped): IP 2021099-5-A Made in Germany
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, stamped): IP 2021099-5-B Made in Germany
Matrix / Runout (Etched on both sides): SST
Rufus Zuphall - Phallobst (1971) DE Pressing - LP/FLAC In 24bit/96kHz
Rufus Zuphall - Phallobst (1971) DE Pressing - LP/FLAC In 24bit/96kHz
Rufus Zuphall - Phallobst (1971) DE Pressing - LP/FLAC In 24bit/96kHz
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This was recorded in Dieter Dierks studio so it's much more polished than their debut which was recorded live in another studio. Unfortunately Dieter's studio was under construction so it made for a difficult week for the band. On top of that the label was trying to convince Krause the guitarist / vocalsit for the band to go solo, saying he could be the German version Neil Young. This was all done behind the band's back and Krause was very irritated about this. Another problem was the final track "I'm On My Way", the band had already rejected a version of it that the label wanted to release, but instead of honouring the band's wishes they released it anyway. The band didn't know about it until the final product was revealed.There were also other headaches for the band regarding the label that I won't get into. I should also mention a second lead guitarist was added for this release.
"Closing Time" features laid back vocals in this mid paced tune and when he stops singing before 1 1/2 minutes the tempo picks up and we get an all instrumental soundscape right to the end. "Wenn Schon, Denn Scon" is an instrumental. I like the intro especially the bass. It settles after a minute with dual acoustic guitars. Nice. It kicks back in before 3 minutes to the original melody. "Schupfner" kicks in before a minute with flute. It settles again with some intricate acoustic guitar. "Waste Land" features acoustic guitar and flute as reserved vocals arrive a minute in. Percussion follows in this melancholic track.
"Makrojel" is an impressive track and one of my favs. It's brighter and uptempo with flute. "Prickel Pit" has some good bottom end to it early. Guitar takes the lead after 1 1/2 minutes then flute joins in. Love the sound before 3 minutes. "Portland Town" opens with some mellotron and the song continues to drift along with mellow vocals. Cool song. "I'm On My Way" opens with acoustic guitar and vocals. I'm reminded of Jim Morrison as he sings on this track for some reason. Mellotron comes in later.
I do like the debut more, but this is worth the 4 stars.Review by Mellotron Storm, progarchives.com
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