Abraxis ~ Belgium

Abraxis (1977)

---11/18/09 

Formed by members from the band Cos, this album is a cross between flute jazz, Canterbury inspired fusion, and 70s funk. Somewhere between Chris Hinze, Cos, Cortex, and Herbie Hancock is where you'll find the sound of Abraxis. Flute drives the melody and solo lines, but there's plenty of introspective piano sections as well. Which play nicely against some of the ferocious electric guitar. A nice discovery on the always surprising IBC label.

---4/11/21

Well, that does pretty much sum things up. I really appreciate the strong melodies here, along with the rougher instrumental edges. This is an album that grows in stature with each listen.

Ownership: 2019 Replica (LP). Not a particularly great reissue. They "do the needful" by producing the album (with good sound, likely from vinyl) and original cover. But it's lazy without any written input from the band, or any other extras. The entire liner notes are on the hype sticker.  Acquired in 2021.

Not reissued on CD as of 3/12/26.

11/18/09 (review); 4/11/21 (update / new entry)