Eloiteron's sole album is a much better than average early 80s symphonic album. There were many of these type of private progressive rock albums released in Germany and Switzerland during this period and Eloiteron are one of the best. Trumpet adds a nice touch, and recalls the Austrian group Klockwerk Orange in a similar setting. Plenty of excellent organ, mellotron, guitar, piano, synthesizers, and flute as well. I appreciate the strong attention to melodic detail. It's primarily instrumental, though there's some sparse unobtrusive vocals that are decent. Recommended album, for certain, and holds up well after many listens. The kind of album Musea Records of France would have reissued, had they gotten to it during their prime.
Ownership: LP: 1981 private. Single sleeve. Online acquisition from 2010. The very first pressings had what is known as a "skull" cover. This skull is actually a single poster sheet that lays on top of the sunrise album cover. Most copies were released without it, including mine. For some years I also had the Belle Antique CD which does have the skull layer, but I was disappointed with the sound, and sold it off.
7/2/09 (CDRWL)
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