This is the first album from Amon Düül II in almost two decades. These guys have always been a legendary act. I have to admit, though, this is the first time I’ve heard them. I will say that the music here isn’t for everyone. It blends progressive rock, psychedelia and more into an experimental vibe that strange and also cool. I hear two distinct voices on this album, but there is only one singer listed. I’m not sure, but at times I think the second voice is female and the first male. If you like creative music that thinks well outside the box, but still manages to groove, this is for you.

This review is available in book format (hardcover and paperback) in Music Street Journal: 2014  Volume 4 at lulu.com/strangesound.

This sort of gradually coalesces into a jam band meets fusion and prog sound. The vocals deliver a real garage band kind of vibe. The music, though has more of that jazz and prog element at work. As it continues to grow both the vocals and music lend a real 1960s rock sound in a lot of ways.  There are some female vocals on this, but I don’t see any one credited on the cover for them. Still, they take a verse and do backing duty. At least I think they are female. They are at least in a much higher register. This is expansive and quite cool as it continues. It’s almost like a jazzier, more proggy version of The Doors in some ways.