Vos Voisins is a really good example of heavy organ and blues based progressive rock. This seemed to be a somewhat popular breed of music in Quebec in the early 1970s, and can also be found in other fine groups such as Champignons or Dionysos. Some wonderful fat guitar leads too. High quality French vocals as well. A couple of the tracks are piano lead introspective numbers. Best song, in my opinion, is 'Le Monstre de la Main'.
---5/28/26
Looks like I never covered off on the 45 that was appended as bonus tracks to the CD. The first side is, naturally enough, more commercially pleasing in nature. The second side, however, has some wonderful freaky psychedelic interludes. Worthy of obtaining on its own, I'd submit.
Ownership:
1971 Polydor (LP). Acquired in 2021.
2011 ProgQuebec (CD). Features two bonus tracks, liner notes, and photos. Acquired in 2011.
First copy: 1977 Polydor (LP). Acquired in 1994.
It's a recent revelation that the alternate cover comes from 1977. As the story goes, the original "wanted poster" rendition had to be pulled, due to Polydor not receiving permission from the Allo Police tabloid to use their logo.
1994; 1/20/11 (review); 11/13/11 (update / new entry); 2/11/23; 5/28/26 (update)
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