Release Music Orchestra - Get the Ball. 1976 Germany

On RYM, they have a feature called "Discussion" that is embedded within each album's page. It will show if that specific album has been referenced directly (via link) in a specific thread by one of the contributors. What's most interesting about Release Music Orchestra's third album Get The Ball, is the title of the 3 threads it has been mentioned as a part of (as I write these notes): 1) "Funky Krautrock"; 2) "Synth-Oriented Krautrock"; 3)"Gimme More Jazz Fusion Like..." That folks, is my review of the album right there.

RMO is clearly moving away from their Canterburyish sophomore release Garuda, and heading more into the trendy funky fusion waters of the era. On paper, that sounds like a potential disaster, but in the hands of the veteran RMO, it all comes together nicely. Some fantastic Rhodes and synthesizer work can be heard, and the rhythm section is always on point and edgy. The female vocals only add to the vibe. A very consistent album, where every track could be considered excellent.

Ownership: LP: 1976 Brain. Single sleeve. Green label original. Recent online acquisition (2018). This a title that's been on my CD Reissue Wish List forever. And sadly that remains the case (along with all the RMO's and the last Tomorrow's Gift album). When I first decided I wanted this album on LP, I thought it would be a matter of going to ebay and Discogs and picking up the first nice copy on the cheap. Not the case at all! This album is surprisingly scarce and expensive - more so than the two that precede it. Which I think points to the strong demand it truly has. 

9/21/18 (new entry)