Odin ~ Germany

Odin (1972)

I thought I'd already published this on UMR, but guess not. OK, here are some old notes: "I've felt for a long time that Odin is one of the finest of the organ based progressive hard rock groups. They are closer in sound to Orange Peel, Eiliff, and Eloy circa Inside than they are to Nektar, a band they are frequently compared to (I think it could be the expatriate-in-Germany thing). Odin also adds an air of sophistication, as they are clearly indebted to Frank Zappa's jazz rock offerings. The long bookend tracks here are absolute monsters, but there's a tiny bit of mediocrity that creeps in the middle, which is the only thing keeping this from being 5 stars. But still a classic. Oh my, those organ jams are indeed sublime!". And my view now is very similar. I never tire of the classic Krautrock bands with heavy organ, loud guitar, and jazzy dispositions.
 

Ownership: 1972 Vertigo (LP). With poster. Swirl label; 2007 Long Hair (CD). Liner notes and one lengthy live track (only decent sound, but great music).

1997 (acquired); 10/30/07; 3/24/20 (review / new entry)