Review by Tom OzricPROG REVIEWER
4 stars GURU GURU are a band
I've now adored for many years. This was my first purchase of theirs,
and darn it, it ROCKS. It rocks in a fun way, practically more so than a
'Zappa fun' way. Truly, IT ROCKS !!!! Side 1 of the record is a blatant
nod towards, heck, I don't even know - now, forgive me for my
insolence, 50's Rockabilly dudes like Eddie Cochran and the like - all
that 'Splish Splash I was Takin' a bath' type stuff. Man, what these
Krautrockers have somehow mangled into something that I thoroughly enjoy
is totally amazing !!!!!
4 stars
If
you are slightly interested in the german prog genre krautrock you will
know who GURU GURU is. It's one of the best and most influential
krautrock bands besides "Amon Düül II", "CAN" and "Faust".
Their
third release "Känguru" is in principle composed of the same ingredients
as their forerunners "Hinten" and "UFO" but the guitar isn't that
dominant any longer and the tracks aren't as aggressive as on "UFO".
Simultaneously they added the humorous component that was completely
nonexistent on "UFO" yet. Examples would be the funny singing on
"Oxymoron" or the spoken introduction to "Immer lustig".
With its usual bass/drums/guitar parts, Guru Guru plays a trippy
blues-kraut jamming. It's mostly instrumental and improvised with very
original rhythmic and lead guitar sections, sometimes interrupted by
monologues in German and strange screaming vocals. The last track
contains a lot of psychedelic effects thanks to electronic gadgets.This
album is a great answer to the English heavy and blues rock scene led by
The Cream and others but really more outrageous and exciting. In the
band's career, this album is in the direct line of their first effort
UFO, a total free form rock with delicate psychedelic touches. Guru Guru
representative style at his summit.
(http://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=5019)
Review by Tom OzricPROG REVIEWER
