Catch Up ~ Germany

Birth of the Second Life (1976)

The quality of Catch Up's second album isn't quite as apparent as the debut, and it takes awhile to assimilate the various styles present here. Birth of the Second Life starts off with a funky, disco-ish instrumental that recalls perhaps bands such as MFSB. This leads to a Hammond organ and piano driven track with an Andalusian theme. Followed by a moody horn and keyboard jazz track. And so it goes. Until the last three tracks, where Catch Up really take it up a notch. There are great Moog and organ solos, deep bass grooves, timeless melodies, and the closer that features tripped out female narrative bits against atmospheric keyboards and tuned percussion that instantly recall the early 70s Krautrock masters. A really fine album.

---4/9/25

As I reflect back, I went pretty hard for obscure fusion in the 2010's. This title is one of many CDs I picked up real time, listened to, and filed away. I'm very much looking forward to tackling this part of my collection as I didn't have near as much of a funk background as I do today. And it's become a favorite style. I also have their debut on CD that has been even longer since I revisited. I still agree with my original description, though I'm appreciating the grooves even more now. Last track remains my favorite.

Ownership: 2012 Production Dessinee (CD). Papersleeve

6/8/11 (review); 8/30/12 (update); 4/9/25 (update)

8/30/12 (new entry)