---2/18/11
Ex Vitae's solo album, at times, is at the peak of the French jazzy progressive rock genre, recalling such luminaries as Moving Gelatine Plates and Ma Banlieue Flasque. The complex counterpoint rhythms, fuzz guitar, flute, synthesizer solos, violin, the "je ne sais quoi" attitude. But alas, it's not all so consistent, as there's some aimless free jazz and a couple of pointless experimental bits that show the band tried too hard to be artsy. Still, about 75% of the album is splendid. One can only hope for more great tracks hidden in the vaults.
---12/25/24
Alas no bonus tracks were found. One reviewer called out Soft Machine, especially at the time of their freer jazz era. I agree with that comparison. Title track is my favorite of the four though the opener possesses the peak moments. The album remains slightly out of my grasp. I'll probably keep it anyway, as I do enjoy possessing private presses such as this.
Ownership: 1978 private (LP). Acquired in 2000.
Album was reissued on CD by Musea (2018) and LP by Replica (2021).
2000; 2/18/11 (review); 12/25/24 (update)
12/25/24 (new entry)
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