Aera's Live album, recorded in 5 different locations in 5 consecutive nights from November 22-26 (1979), starts off with a bang as Roman Bunka goes riffing mad on the guitar. Perhaps he wanted to strut his stuff after replacing original guitarist Muck Groh. This is followed by two shorter experimental pieces in 'Yellow Moon' and the psychedelic 'Stoned Out'. After this auspicious beginning, the band settles into its familiar funky jazz rock groove and closes side 1 in typical fashion. The second side starts with 'Sulheim Swinging' that makes one think of more funky fusion though it ultimately stretches out into a Krautrock styled jam with some fine guitar soloing from Bunka. Final track 'Scooter Future' is a long improvised version of an excellent Bunka composition that was later released on Embryo's Reise as 'Lost Scooters'. Very good extract of their live performances.
Ownership: LP: 1980 Erlkonig. Gatefold 2xLP. Fine layout with concert photos as the centerpiece. Recent acquisition from a Baltimore record store while there for business. My first copy was an online acquisition of the LP in 2004, but it wasn't in very good shape and it was replaced by the 2-on-1 CD that included Turkis. That one was also sold away about 3 years ago. I think I'll hold onto this one though, which is in beautiful shape.
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