tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1788501676359801243.post4429752918981458470..comments2023-12-30T15:45:54.752+01:00Comments on Solidboy Music Blog: Epitaph - Epitaph (2005 Digipack Edition) 1971Solidboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14135582578049214344noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1788501676359801243.post-16865678525230202122015-07-21T23:31:49.184+02:002015-07-21T23:31:49.184+02:00Comprised of 2 Germans and 2 Brits, Epitaph's ...Comprised of 2 Germans and 2 Brits, Epitaph's sound is similar to the traditional British progressive heavy rock genre along the lines of Uriah Heep, Deep Purple, Led Zepplin. However, one can not overlook the effect which King Crimson had on Epitaph. Non-Crimson fans should note that the Crimson had a track titled 'Epitaph' on their 1969 debut LP; oddly enough, there is a track on Epitaph's debut which could easily be mistaken this track! Coincidence? <br /><br />Does the group called may not use the Epitaph melotronów and try to match the mood of the times his compositions for the song, which served him for a name? Certainly not. And that's why the music on this CD, set in the rock roots, often escapes into space sound waves carried to melotronu. Epitaph uses the ideas of others - Wishbone Ash, Uriah Heep even, but still defends the music. <br /><br />Recorded: 1971 Essex Studio - England, Windrose Studio - Hamburg . LP,features five rock tracks guitar driven. The album opens with 'Moving To The Country' is a straight forward rock number reminiscent of early Uriah Heep. Following this is 'Visions', a slow atmospheric ballad heavily influenced by King Crimson's 1969 track 'Epitaph', the track contains lush mellotron and the chord sequence and lyrics similar to Pink Floyd's 'Echoes'. Though derivative of both of these two great bands, 'Visions' sticks out as the best track on this album. 'Hopelessly' is another progressive heavy rock tour de force. This track builds slowly and contains an extended instrumental section. 'Little Maggie' contains a nice chorus hook and a playfully jangly blues/folk guitar similar to Jimmy Pages' work not only because of the length is similar to its predecessor. Binds melodic chorus song which middle part is filled with delicate guitar improvisations. The original vinyl closes the 'Early Morning', which is growing slowly, almost majestically contains a fairly complex arrangement and an ominous sound The initial feeling of nostalgia is balanced by moments of tempo rock song, juicy riffs and dynamic melody. Great end of the plate. This is probably the best song that he recorded Epitaph.<br /><br />The album manages to stand on its own and should appeal greatly to fans of progressive heavy rock. (remastered & expanded in 2005+ 5 bonus tracks , which are quite derivative at times of more popular British bands.) In the early/mid seventies, the German and English Rock band Epitaph was one of the "big ones" in the German Rock Business. Their feeling for good and irresistible melodies paired with powerful Rock soon made them a name to be reckoned with. Comparisons to their Anglo-Saxon idols like Deep Purple, Black Sabbath and Uriah Heep soon vanished with their own style and panache delivered on their 1971 debut album, Epitaph. Of particular note is the impressive ability and musicianship of the individual band members, giving this record a memorable and lasting presence.adamus67https://www.blogger.com/profile/07035959023698485029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1788501676359801243.post-50593356160057372272015-07-21T22:47:43.631+02:002015-07-21T22:47:43.631+02:00flac cue log scansflac cue log scansSolidboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14135582578049214344noreply@blogger.com