Instrumental, English vocals
International relevance: ***
A November off-shoot with Björn Inge
on drums who changed their original name Allrite to the better and
appropriate Energy before releasing one album on EMI's prog
subsidiary Harvest. Because energetic it is, complex and forceful
prog with obvious jazz aspirations (not fusion) and a fair amount of heaviness. This music that demands 100%
musicianship and Energy had it in spades.
It's also music that could easily become boring to listen to, and it's not a style I'm usually too fond of, but
Energy was both able, passionate, original and dynamic, why their
sole album is a rewarding listen.
”Metamorphosis/Impressions” is the
only track with lyrics, with keyboard player Alvaro Is taking the
vocal lead, almost sounding like a blend of John Wetton, Robert Wyatt
and Demis Roussos of ”666” era Aphrodite's Child.
Originals are scarce, but ”Energy”
also had a Spanish release in 1975, and has been graced with both CD
and vinyl reissues.
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