Real Ax Band were one of many Embryo offshoots to appear in the late 1970s, and were active in the German festival scene of the time. They took the Bad Heads and Bad Cats jazz rock fusion sound to the next level. Featuring Maria Archer, a soul singer from Ghana with a beautiful voice (and was with Embryo as well), along with funky electric guitars and a driving rhythm. There's an edge to all of these songs that would be likely missing on an American album from this time. A very fine album not to be missed. And if you're fan of late 70's Embryo, Missus Beastly, Munju, Moira, et al, then this becomes an essential pickup.
Ownership: LP: 1977 April; CD: 2001 Funfundvierzig. The vinyl comes in a fine gatefold, and was originally picked up online in the late 90s. The CD is superb with one translated German article from 1978 and a new essay for the reissue. Many photos as well. No bonus tracks though.
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