Vindarnas vägar (Polydor, 1971)
Swedish vocals
International relevance: ***
International relevance: ***
Another very fine effort from
Vildkaktus. Not quite as good as ”Tidsmaskinen” but not far from
it. ”Vindarnas vägar” is a more 'typical' prog than their debut,
whatever that means and besides, nothing about Vildkaktus is exactly
typical anyway. ”Vindarnas vägar” reveals influences from late
60's harmony laden American bands with jazzy inclinations. But it's
isn't an epigonic work; it's tight, meticulously constructed and
imaginative. The songs are excellent and confirm Vildkaktus as one of
the most original bands of the era.
The album had a Record Store Day
reissue in 2017.
Vildkaktus had a non-album 45 out on Polydor in 1972, "Vila vid denna källa"/"Natur du kämpar", before leaving the label for their third album.
Natten (Ljudspår, 1972)
Swedish vocals, English vocals
International relevance: ***
International relevance: ***
Vildkaktus' third album is their
weakest. It's less intricate than their previous two, on one hand
opting for a little heavier sound (case in point: ”Ånglåt”) and
on the other for a more straight-ahead West Coast sound, as on
”Substitute Woman”. It sounds as if Vildkaktus had lost a bit of
interest in their music, and not surprisingly they disbanded after
”Natten”. Guitarist Olle Nilsson, pianist Gösta Nilsson and
bassist Tommy Johnsson reappeared in Ibis a couple of years later.
Tonkraft 1971 full album playlist (Vildkaktus starts at track 8)
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