Dennis were a supergroup of sorts featuring members from Frumpy, Kravetz, A.R. & Machines, Xhol Caravan, Kickbit Information, Thirsty Moon, Tomorrow's Gift, and Release Music Orchestra. With a lineup like that, one would expect a fusion album with Krautrock psychedelic ambitions. And that's exactly what Dennis is. Four long tracks, that are built upon a psych premise, but with more traditional fusion instrumentation (Rhodes, sax, flute) amongst the usual guitar, bass, and drums. A unique album in many ways. Unfortunately the recording isn't too great, at least as found on the original Nova LP release, of which I'm reviewing right now. I wouldn't be too surprised if the masters were in much better condition and a proper reissue could do wonders.
Ownership: LP: 1975 Nova. Single sleeve. Online acquisition from a UK dealer (1999).
In August of 2017, a CD reissue has finally appeared. Unfortunately it's part of a 5 CD box set that includes other unrelated CDs that have already been reissued. Bummer. As of now, I have no intention of buying this set, so I won't know if they improved upon the sound. Somehow I doubt it.
1999 (first listen); 12/27/10 (review / new entry)
