My notes on the debut state: "Wapassou are certainly one of France's most innovative bands of the 1970s. And that's saying something given the competition. Basically Wapassou are a drummer less trio, with Crumar organ, piano, synthesizers, violin, guitar, bass and female vocals. Haunting, atmospheric music."
Welp - that's about it! They've just stretched the concept to one 40 minute composition. The female wordless vocals are an acquired taste, but they are memorable nonetheless. And very melodic. There's really no other group like Wapassou during their prime. The fact they managed a three album run (and maintaining distribution from RCA) while playing music such as this - is rather remarkable. Even for France, a country known for avant-garde artistry, that's not typical.
Ownership: LP: 1976 Crypto. Single sleeve. Originally owned the Omega Studios reissue, but ultimately ended up with the original (2014). Also once owned the Musea CD, but it offered nothing else and the liner notes were in French, so I let it go.
1990; 10/10/11 (new entry); 2/8/23
Ownership: LP: 1976 Crypto. Single sleeve. Originally owned the Omega Studios reissue, but ultimately ended up with the original (2014). Also once owned the Musea CD, but it offered nothing else and the liner notes were in French, so I let it go.
1990; 10/10/11 (new entry); 2/8/23
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