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Prof. Wolfff 1972



Prof. Wolfff (Metronome 1972)

Album Legnth: 36:34

Recorded: October 1971 Jankowsky Studio - Stuttgart, Germany

Genre: Rock

Best Song: 'Hetzjagd'

Release Info: 1998 CD Reissue Second Battle SB045 001673-2

Tracks:

1. Hetzjagd 9.59
2. Hans Im Gluck 7.46
3. Missverstandnis 4.05
4. Das Zimmer 4.52
5. Weh Uns 9.48
6. Hetzjagd (Radio Mix)* 3.17

*=Bonus Track
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Overview:

Mixing pop, blues, jazz and classical with German political lyrics, Prof. Wolfff's self-titled 1972 album has its share of ups and downs. Produced by the manager of Ihre Kinder, Jonas Porst, the album sounds like a cross between the folksy political rock of Ihre Kinder and the heavy classical sound of Murphy Blend, another of Porst's projects. At times Prof. Wolfff sound like a strong blues rock act mixed with a bit of classical and psychedelia while at other times they come off as a mixture of pop and barbershop. The album contains five tracks, the three best of which are extended. Led by a great raw guitar sound and classical-styled hammond organ, 'Hetzjagd', the albums jewel, showcases the bands ability to piece together various elements into an accessible track. 'Hans Im Gluck' contains more prominent hammond organ reminding me of Procol Harum. The two shorter tracks 'Missverstandnis' and 'Das Zimmer' are lighter fare and contain poppy chorus vocals which come off sounding like a Deutsche barbershop. Finally, the album closes with 'Weh Uns', a heavier track containing a hard progressive sound highlighted by guitar solos and classical motifs. As a bonus, the Second Battle CD reissue contains the shortened radio mix of 'Hetzjagd'. Likely to be a hit or miss album for many, 'Prof. Wolfff' is definetly worthy of a spin due to the three extended tracks, but it might take a while to sink in for most listeners. [3/5 Doug]

Musicians:

Klaus Peter Schweitzer - Guitar, Piano, Vocals
Romi Schickle - Organ
Mondo Zech - Bass
Michael Sametinger - Drums
Fritz Herrmann - Guitar, Vocals, Harmonica


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