Galaxy-Lin - Galaxy Lin + G. 1974-1975 Netherlands

Galaxy-Lin were a side project of Dutch superstars Shocking Blue, and is a mix of progressive rock and vocal pop tracks. One unique aspect is the use of mandolin as a lead instrument. The vocal tracks are more commercial in nature (of course they are) and tend to drag the album down a bit. But the instrumentals are particularly well written (especially 'Utopia'). The band were to improve on their 1975 follow up G.

I don't have any notes for G, but they graded out about the same, but did note that the edge went to "G".

Ownership: CD: 2002 Rotation. Titled G and utilizing its cover, this CD is a compilation of both Galaxy-Lin albums in full - and they still had room for a B-Side single. Why the label doesn't advertise it as such, is anyone's guess. Without knowing any better, you would think you were only getting the second album G with bonus tracks (even the artwork is the second LP only). This a straight reissue with no liner notes or anything else. The Polydor release is done in the "Original Album Series" slipcase style and comes in their original sleeves.

2009 (first listen); 3/1/16 (review / new entry); 2/17/24