Dzyan's debut is an intriguing beginning for the band. It's quite disparate in its approach and is essentially 3 different kinds of albums in one package. On one front there's a distinct jazz rock sound - a style that Dzyan would focus on more later in their career. The sound is very much in line with what was happening on the MPS label in those days. Lots of sax, fuzzy guitar, and experimentation of jazz forms. 'Dragonsong' possesses the kind of energy and style one might find on a Brian Auger Oblivion Express album for example. Another style is that of progressive rock, with vocals and more complex songwriting. And finally, no surprise, but what we consider classic Krautrock - a certain haunting psychedelic atmosphere pervades. It's a solid work, experimental in nature and not cohesive as a whole, but yet works well as an album. Very much a time and place affair, and if you're a fan of such, Dzyan comes easily recommended.
Personal collection
LP: 1972 Aronda
CD: 2010 Long Hair
CD: 199? Rock Fever/Green Tree
Originals come in a fine gatefold cover and are certainly not common. I bought my mint copy from a French collector some 15 years ago now. My first introduction to the album came via the Rock Fever (Green Tree) CD that came out in 1999. It was always a bit "iffy" in the legal department, and so I replaced it with the Long Hair CD upon release, which is most certainly the definitive edition for that medium.
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