Reflections

by Joy Unlimited

Reflections cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 23 February 1973
  • Label: BASF
  • Country: Germany
  • Length: 40:02
  • Community rating: 3.53/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Albin Metz, Roland Heck, Dieter Kindl, Hans Herkenne

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Following the departure of their original vocalist Joy Fleming, the German ensemble transitioned away from R&B towards a complex, highly rhythmic brand of Krautrock. The album prominently features intricate flute and saxophone arrangements heavily interwoven with syncopated funk grooves and spacey, psychedelic guitar work. It stands as a fascinating, groove-heavy artifact that bridges the gap between traditional progressive rock and experimental European fusion.

Genres

Tracklist

  1. Reincarnation (4:38)
  2. Ocean Of Ruins (5:06)
  3. King Richard's Court Jester (2:34)
  4. Colossus Of Steel And Iron (2:29)
  5. Chrystal Palace (4:09)
  6. Motion Is Movement
  7. Hate Nine And Ten (5:46)
  8. The Search For Father Time (6:47)
  9. Silently Sung (4:03)
  10. Question (4:30)

Credits

  • Dieter Kindl - acoustic guitar, electric guitar [e-guitar], bass, written-by
  • Albin Metz - bass, percussion, written-by
  • Hans Herkenne - drums, percussion, written-by
  • Roland Heck - organ, piano, electric piano [e-piano], written-by
  • Gerd K枚the - tenor saxophone [tenor], soprano saxophone [soprano sax], flute [flute, e-flute], woodwind [woodwinds], written-by
  • Ken Traylor - vocals [vocal], electric guitar [e-guitar], acoustic guitar, written-by
  • Klaus Nagel - written-by

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