Krautrock Album Database

Albums

Epitaph 1971
Stop, Look And Listen 1972
Outside The Law 1974
Handicap (Compilation) 1979
Return To Reality 1979
See You In Alaska 1980
Live 1981
Danger Man 1982

Epitaph (Polydor 1971)

Album Legnth: 37:27

Recorded: 1971 Essex Studio - England, Windrose Studio - Hamburg

Genre: Progressive/Heavy Rock

Best Song: 'Visions'

Release Info: 1994 CD Reissue Repertoire

Tracks:

1. Moving To The Country 5.11
2. Visions 5.26
3. Hopelessly 8.14
4. Little Maggie 8.30
5. Early Morning 10.02

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Average Rating based on 5 votes: 3.0

Overview:

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 Crimzoids 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 for this track! Coincidence?
'Epitaph 1971' features five guitar driven rock tracks, which are quite derivative at times of more popular British bands. 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. Perhaps the most original composition from the LP, 'Early Morning', contains a fairly complex arrangement and an ominous sound. The album manages to stand on its own and should appeal greatly to fans of progressive heavy rock. [3.5/5 Doug]

Musicians:

Cliff Jackson - Guitar, Vocals
Klaus Walz - Guitar, Vocals
Bernd Kolbe - Bass, Mellotron, Vocals
Jim McGillivray - Drums, Vocals

Stop, Look And Listen (Polydor 1972)

Album Legnth:

Recorded:

Genre: Progressive/Heavy Rock

Best Song:

Release Info: 1994 CD Reissue Repertoire

Tracks:

1. Crossroads
2. Nightingale
3. Uptight
4. Fly
5. Stop, Look And Listen
6. Autumn 71*
7. Are you ready*
8. We love you Alice*
9. Paradise for sale*

Overview:

Album Rating: 3 out of 5 [Doug]

Musicians:

Cliff Jackson - Guitar, Vocals
Klaus Walz - Guitar, Vocals
Bernd Kolbe - Bass, Mellotron, Vocals
Jim McGillivray - Drums, Vocals