Hej Du (1971)
It's been forever since I've heard any of the first three Alrune Rod albums. So it was nice to see Hej Du come up for a listen, especially since I picked up the original LP in the last few years.
Like many bands from Denmark, Alrune Rod's hippie roots are very apparent. This is particularly true on the opening piece, and the term "rural rock" inevitably pops into ones mind. We hear this with Culpeper's Orchard as well. By the title track, clocking in at 15 minutes, a stoned jamming atmosphere begins to enter stage left, complete with impassioned mumbling vocals. Stellar guitar and Hammond organ solos emerge while the rhythm section picks up the pace considerably. I'm more reminded of the Dutch scene like Group 1850 and Ahora Mazda than anything else coming from Copenhagen. This leads to the side long B side. Well it's 1971 northern Europe, so you can already guess where this will head. Early Pink Floyd and the Krautrock movement in neighboring Germany are but two guideposts. Overall, a fairly distinct sound coming out of Denmark and a solid classic of the early 70s underground.
1971 Sonet (LP). Gatefold. Acquired in 2023.
1998 Sonet (CD). Sonet Arene 1969-72. Includes their first three albums plus bonus tracks. Booklet contains photos and recording details. Acquired in 2003.
First copy: 1990's "Sonet" (LP). Gatefold. Unofficial. Acquired in 1998. Long gone.
1998; 2003; 5/18/26 (review)
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