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Artist:	ODIN
Title:	SWF Session 1973
Label:	LONG HAIR (GERMANY)
Format:	CD
Price:	$21.00
Catalog #:	LHC 056CD

"Founded in summer 1971 in Germany by German organ player Jeff Beer, Dutch guitarist Rob Terstall and English bass player Ray Brown and drummer Stuart Fordham, ODIN is one of German rock music history's greatest mysteries. Information about the band is rather rare and with this CD all lovers of progressive rock music of the early '70s will be excellently informed about this great band. The music is played by well educated musicians who play a high level guitar- and organ-dominated progressive rock. After the release of their one and only album on the famous Vertigo label in 1972, ODIN were invited by German radio SWF to produce 4 titles for a radio show in February 1973. A 12-minute version of 'Life is Only' and a 11-minutes version of the Zappa composition 'King Kong' are fine examples of ODIN's terrific musicianship. 'Oh No' (6:30) and the Terstall composition 'Turnpike Lane' make the radio recording session complete. In addition to the radio recordings there is a bonus track from a concert in autumn 1971 titled 'Make Up Your Mind' (13:10) which is an impressive example of the band's early works. All titles are digitally remastered. The booklet contains a comprehensive band history with a lot of rare photos. Don't miss this true gem."

Artist:	ODIN
Title:	Live at the Maxim
Label:	LONG HAIR (GERMANY)
Format:	CD
Price:	$21.00
Catalog #:	LHC 057CD

"This live concert from September 1971 is an impressive documentation of Odin during the band's identification process. Odin, well-known because of their album on the famous Vertigo label (1972), did a lot of concerts during their lifetime. Founded in summer 1971, Odin played, besides their own material, songs by their favorites, for example, Frank Zappa, King Crimson, Neil Young and others. Digitally remastered from the original tapes. The booklet comes with personal liner notes by bandleader Jeff Beer and a lot of rare and previous unseen photos. With a total playing time of 70 minutes, this is recommended to all fans of the genre!"

Artist:	ODIN
Title:	Odin
Label:	LONG HAIR (GERMANY)
Format:	CD
Price:	$21.00
Catalog #:	LHC 058CD

"Following a release of excellent live material, here comes a CD reissue of German/English/Dutch outfit Odin's one and only album on Vertigo, originally dating from 1972. This is a true gem from the golden age of progressive rock. Among the album's highlights is the opening track 'Life Is Only,' an absolutely great 12-minute composition with raging, dissonant Hammond B-3 work, refined song structures and ravishing guitars and vocals. Other notable tracks are a version of the Quartermass-classic 'Gemini' and 'Clown,' which closes the original album with some heavy instrumental firepower. The bonus cut is a 14-minute live version of Frank Zappa's 'Oh No,' with an impressive drum-solo by Stuart Fordham. This CD comes with a comprehensive booklet, including personal liner notes by Ray Brown, press reviews and lots of rare photos. A highlight!"

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