Machine (1970)
Machine were a Dutch group who played a mix of what was popular at the time: Psych, progressive, hard rock, and horn rock. Nederbeat was one of the more healthy psych / garage scenes coming out of continental Europe and Machine were like the latter stages of those groups such as Q65 and Cosmic Dealer. The strong Hammond organ presence adds a proto-prog sound similar to Deep Purple and Mainhorse. Horns were frequently inserted in those days to increase the odds of a chart appearance, given the wild success of Chicago and Blood Sweat and Tears. And, as expected, there’s also a strong blues influence throughout. The album has a strong start but slows to the finish, as predictable 3-chord blues rock takes over the final moments. Recommended to fans for bands as diverse as Affinity, Ahora Mazda, Warhorse, and Irish Coffee.
No reissues as of 3/25/25
10/10/09 (review); 1/30/20 (update / new entr)
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