Deja Vu ~ Germany

Cosmic Zack (1977)

Cosmic Zack is an obscure progressive / fusion release from Germany circa 1977. Typical of many private releases from late 70's Deutschland, Déjà Vu attempt a Novalis style of progressive rock. The primary instrument is electric guitar and is accompanied by electric piano, sax, flute, bass and drums. There are also vocals with a traditional heavy Teutonic accent (some in English, some in German). Fortunately, side two eschews the vocals for a more energetic instrumental approach. Musically, the band plays a safe, straightforward and somewhat jazzy (especially side 2) progressive music with some well done guitar / sax work. File along with Credemus, Poseidon, Eden and a host of other German bands from the late 70's / early 80's.

Former ownership: 1977 private (LP). Acquired in 2001.

Not reissued as of 3/12/25.

3/29/01 (review); 2008; 7/19/19 (update / new entry)