Siloah - Sukram Gurk. 1972 Germany

Siloah's second album translates to the "Markus Krug" album, who is the resident drummer this time around. Basically what we have here is long form organ jams in a 1972 Krautrock setting. There are worse ideas than that. Low budget recording gives it the underground badge, though one wishes Conny Plank or Dieter Dirks would walk in and save the day. No such luck. Much - much - different from their anarchic folk debut, and one wonders why they didn't change their name. Hardcore Gunderground here.

Ownership: CD: 1999 Garden of Delights. Part of a collection buy (2016). As always, copious liner notes and photos are provided. Features one bonus track as well.

04/27/16 (new entry)

Level Pi - Electronic Sheep. 2009 Germany

Uwe Cremer's second album sees the artist pay homage to the great German/French electronic performers of the 70s. This time around he kicks Gottsching to the curb, and gives us at once the usual Schulze / Tangerine Dream / Jean Michel Jarre styles, as well as the unusual in Michael Rother and even early 70s Cluster characteristics. A very fine album from a musician who clearly was born too late.

Ownership: CD: 2009 Dreaming / Musea. Jewel case with simple booklet. Full details of each composition is provided.

4/23/16 (first listen / review / new entry)