Thrice Mice! (1971)
Looking at my journals, it appears I've heard this album twice in the last 26 years, after procuring the LP in the early days of ebay. Here's my thrice listen then. I had it in my head this was more of a classically oriented prog band, but it's clear from the off that jazz plays a major role in their sound. The music on Side 1 is that of improvisational jamming, and doesn't really apex anywhere. Meanders along at its own pace.
Side 2 is much better. Trippy vocals enter on 'Torekov' while offering some gloomy late 60s styled organ, and the rantings owe to a certain Doors influence. And finally the guitarist lets loose in Krautrock fashion with a ripping solo. 'Fancy Desire' continues on with a composition not that dissimilar from other German luminaries such as Ibliss, early Message, Out of Focus, and Altona. The latter is where two of the members landed afterward. This side propelled me to give a +1 on the rating.
Seems some folks aren't enjoying the gatefold cover. I like it myself. But then again I enjoy goofy covers such as this. The girl is cute (nice strap-up high heels too) and the mice are running free. But there's six of those critters, not three (perhaps 1 mice = 2 mouse). One for each member of the band?
Ownership: 1971 Philips (LP). Gatefold.
3//99 (first listen); 4//09; 4/4/25 (review / new entry)
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