Grobschnitt - The International Story (2 CD, 2006/FLAC)

 

Formed in 1970 the band existed till 1989, GROBSCHNITT (which translates to ROUGH CUT) was the best German band from the mid-Seventies. All of the members of the band adopted pseudonyms, namely "Eroc", "Mist", "Wildschwein", "Lupo" and "Popo". The band was created by Joachim "Eroc" Ehrig (drums, percussion), Stefan "Wildschwein" Daneliak (guitars & vocals), and Gerd-Otto "Lupo" Kühn (guitar, vocals). This nucleus was later completed by Wolgang "Popo" Jäger (bass) and Volker "Mist" Kahrs (keyboards, Mellotron, synthesizers). They were best known as a clone of YES (symphonic progressive group), but they also explored other progressive rock styles (either psychedelic prog or more cohesive "Krautrock" with some stunning instrumental passages that will be familiar to anyone into the likes of MAN, AMON DUUL II, WISHBONE ASH and many similar bands). Their sound was characterized by sometimes long suites allowing ambitious composition developments, with intermingled themes, rhythms, climates changes and symphonic passages. A VERY COMPELLING BRAND OF MUSICAL MOODS: haunting melodies, funny voices (by Eroc), wonderful guitar work, great synthesizer sounds, strange drumming/effects man, and sophisticated arrangements. This eclectic German band became one of the most popular live acts in German history.

CD 1

1. Die Sinfonie (Live 1973) (18:04)

2. Nickelodeon (Live 1974) (7:55)

3. - 11. Solar Music (Live 1978) (53:05)

CD 2

1. Ernies Reise (Live 1977) (10:56)

2. Severity Town (alt. Mix 1977) (10:03)

3. Rockpommel´s Land Finale (Live 1977) (6:06)

4. Du schaffst das nicht (Live 1981) (9:19)

5. Simple Dimple (Live 1980) (5:06)

6. Silent Movie (Live 1981) (3:35)

7. Raintime (Live 1981) (4:36)

8. Vater Schmidts Wandertag (Live 1981) (10:10)

9. Private Solar Excursion (1981) (8:52)

10. Magic Train (Live 1973) (10:15)