Boomerang were formed by various members in an out of the Zeuhl camp, namely Zao and Magma. Despite the heritage, Boomerang is not a Zeuhl effort, but rather it fits solidly in the category of jazz rock. But this isn't melodies plus solos, but rather a fully composed work, which distinguishes it from others of its ilk. Though it's from the early 80s, the sound here is distinctly 70s in tone and approach. The X factor of the band is not necessarily Dugrenot, but rather violinist David Rose, whose playing here could only be categorized as gorgeous. Other highlights are Claude Olmos' electric guitar (featuring a more psych oriented tone) and the rhythm section including 3 handed (ha!) drummer Jean My Truong. The album is clearly labeled as a band collective named Boomerang (including spine), though Joel Dugrenot gets full credit for all the compositions and arrangements. His name is featured prominently on the label as well. Later reissues credit the album as a Joel Dugrenot solo effort.
Ownership: LP: 1982 Spalax. Single sleeve. Recent acquisition from a record store in Baltimore while there on business (2021). This replaces the CD on Mantra (acquired 2015), which offers nothing extra. I did not realize Spalax was a label during the LP era, always associating them with CD reissues. Odd, then, that they did not reissue this title on CD.
2015; 1/16/18; 12/24/21 (new entry)
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