Friday, February 22, 2019

Orpheus - s/t. 1979 Canada

Orpheus were an instrumental jazz fusion band from Canada who managed two albums in a two year time frame. On their debut, they play the familiar tropes of funk, Latin, lounge, borderline disco, and breezy fusion. Nothing outside the box, but the contents within are pleasant enough. While it seems clear this is guitarist Robert Lanter's band - and he gets in a few good licks - the star of the show appears to be bassist Chuck Quinn. He's poppin' his 4 string everywhere - and loud at that. Sometimes even a hint of fuzz. Overall if you enjoy the swinging sounds of The Love Boat era, then Orpheus will check that box for you. Good, but non distinctive. If memory serves, their sophomore effort is better. For another day.

No reissues exist.

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