Satin Whale - Desert Places vinyl lp (due to size and weight, this price for the USA only. Outside of the USA, the price will be adjusted as needed)
SKU
18-MV 047
“Founded in 1971, German band Satin Whale originated from the Cologne area with Thomas Brueck on bass, Gerald Dellmann on keyboards, Horst Schättgen on drums and Dieter Roesberg on multiple instruments and vocals.The rumors say that they started as an all instrumental group, before adding vocals in their repertoire, then signed with the legendary Brain label and released their debut ''Desert Places'' in 1974.
On their debut album they present a rich and energetic Progressive Rock with long tracks, characterized by the extended instrumental themes, the good interplays, the dynamic jams and the powerful rhythmic parts. Their music is based on the strong rhythm guitars, the jazzy rhythm section, the sharp riffs and the constant use of Hammond organ in quite a psychedelic mood. There are also some JETHRO TULL-eque flute bits and more discreet classical inspirations in some preludes or the use of harsichord, but the main force of the release remain the abstract jamming sessions, the hard rock parts and the solid solos on guitars and organ. Surely there are a few sudden surprises to be found in the album, which is heavily influenced by the German monsters of the recent past. But the band delivers some good breaks and ''Desert places'' contains plenty of shifting climates to satisfy the Prog listener.”-rym