Scarecrew ~ Germany

Magical Mind (1975 / 2006)

Sounding like a lost recording by the Cosmic Jokers clan, Scarecrew offer up another glimpse into the creative mind process of some of Krautrock’s visionaries. With Steve Shroyder (Tangerine Dream) on keyboards, and John L (Ash Ra Tempel) providing his usual anguished cosmic prayer calls, this is certain to satisfy fans of Ash Ra Tempel’s Schwingungen. The enchanting female vocals instantly recall Gilles Zeitschiff’s Sternenmadchen album or some of the echoed phrases by the Galactic Supermarket. Scarecrew were a six piece group and features no less than five guest appearances. The recording, while not ready for the Cosmic Courier label, is certainly well preserved. By 1975, this scene was pretty much dead and buried. But as this reel demonstrates, it appears they just went back into the underground, where it seems so natural. 

CD: 2006 Ricochet Dream (USA). Limited edition of 300. Acquired in 2007.

8/16/11 (review / new entry)