MAGIC 1971 "REVELATION" VIRUS HEAVY FLOYD / HENDRIX KRAUTROCK ACID TRIPS LP
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- HIGHLY SOUGHT 1971 ORIGINAL
- MAJOR KRAUTROCK HARD PSYCH
- FLIPPED-OUT FLOYD/HENDRIX
- PSYCHEDELIC ROCK CLASSIC !!
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- ~~ VIRUS ~~
- "Revelation"
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- GERMANY- BASF - CRC 105 (stereophonic)
- 1971 FINAL COLLECTION SOUGHT LP RARITY!
Werner Monka (guitar), Jörg-Dieter Krahe (organ/keys), Bernd "Molle" Hohmann (vocals, flute), Reinhold Spiegelfeld (bass) Wolfgang Rieke (drums)
VIRUS is notable for having two albums that emerged in 1971 with two different lineups with this one being the first. REVELATION was released on the BASF label while the second album of the year "Thoughts" was released on Pilz which was a sub-label of BASF.
While named after a pathogen, unfortunately this VIRUS was asymptomatic as the infection rate was non-existent and the band despite sticking it out until 1973 failed to infect enough hosts to survive and went the way of the seasonal flu. The two albums from VIRUS were as different as the lineups that played on them. REVELATION was the much freakier of the two with an emphasis on "A Saucerful Of Secrets" era Pink Floyd styled psychedelic jams as heard on the two lengthier openers which includes the title track and the even more tripped out "Endless Game." The title track starts off as a PINK FLOYD inspired trips around the stars but surprisingly turns into a heavy psych take on "Paint It Black," yeah, the Rolling Stones song which the entire track is actually built around however VIRUS took a lot of creative license to make it unrecognizable for the most of the track including the classical opening notes. The track takes wild journeys into cacophonous roars and avant-garde extremes but manages to keep within the gravitational pull of Earth's obit and morph back into the familiar melody of the Stones' famous 1966 #1 hit. Although there are scattered vocals on VIRUS REVELATION, the title track is completely roaring and done quite well.
The following "Endless Game" also displays a classical intro only this time sounding more like a fugue from J.S. Bach before a far more spaced out version of Mark II era Deep Purple with some pounding organs and blues rock guitar. The addition of the heavy fluttering flute runs anchors this album to this extremely creative period of prog rock that only lasted for a few short years in the 70s. This is also one of the best tracks on the album with lots of tempo shifts, variations in dynamics and a much more heavier hitting hard rock groove with some of the most satisfying coolness in psychedelic jamming moments that sounds like Birth Control having an L.S.D. session with Jon Lord from Deep Purple. Think of Pink Floyd's "Echoes" and you're on the right track with this one.
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VIRUS 1971 | Germany | Krautrock / ACID PSYCH !
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"Hungry Loser" basically morphs into the closing "Only Two More Light Years" which finds a creeping psychedelic rock groove finishing out the album with spoken recitation/narrative effect in language accompanying. After all is said and done, VIRUS certainly had the chops to craft a satisfying mix of heavier blues fueled psych-rock with nice Floydian head trips. While it's doubtful many caught this VIRUS that resonated for the decades to follow, this period piece perfectly exemplifies the mood of the era and remains exciting listening.
- Revelation (12:14)
Endless Game (12:17)
Burning Candle (5:27)
Hungry Loser (10:30)
Only Two More Light Years (7:50) - CONDITION:
- The cover: rated: "EX" (excellent) to M- The fragile yet clean cover has only light lamination hair scuffs only visual in reflecting sunlight, otherwise not noticeable and looks highly collection worthy, upgrade.
There are no delete marks, no split seams, no bends, and no writing ...
- The vinyl: Rated:"EX" (excellent) reflective sunlight showing only (nothing audio) faint hair-scuffs, solid enjoyable audio throughout all tracks, keeper 1971 original. Both BASF labels are clean = SEE PHOTOS
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Imperfections are noted both cover & record
GRADING SCALE: M, M-, EX, VG++,VG+, VG, VG- M Completely clean, no marks, plays clean
M- Carefully used, looks clean, plays clean, shiny gloss, plays clean
EX Faint scuff or superficial mark, near M-, high gloss, plays clean VG++ Glossy with minimal scuffing or light mark playing very nice, enjoyable
VG+ a bit more scuff or marks still plays well with very minimal surface at worse VG more marks/scratches only minor, nothing deep, no loud clicks or pops this grade is abused by many, VG here does not mean "trashed" VG- surface noise present, will not have skips or jumps ALL PAYMENTS SHOULD BE MADE WITHIN 5 DAYS Of AUCTIONS END BIDDERS PLEASE = Do Not Bid If You Are Not Serious About Following Through The Transaction! ALL ITEMS GUARANTEED FOR WINNING BID
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