If there's an album out there that clearly designates hard rock from Germany versus Krautrock, Lucifer's Friend's debut may be just that. For 1970, Lucifer's Friend paves the way for many German hard rock bands to come like Frame, Hairy Chapter, Night Sun, Gift, etc... Heavy organ and riffing guitar along with soulful, Uriah Heep-like vocals (from Englishman John Lawton) define the music. A truly groundbreaking effort that's a year ahead of the pack.
Ownership: LP: 1970 Philips. Embossed gatefold. Gift from my friend JL. The cover is as creepy as they get, far outdoing those metal bands that try too hard for the same effect.
6/5/23 (new entry)
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