Greek outfit existing 1967-72. Today probably most known for their million selling second single "Rain And Tears", the ground breaking 1972 psych/prog album "666" and for being the first step to fame for both Vangelis and Demis Roussos. This was the band's debute LP, recorded in Paris after the guys got stuck there on their way to London. Both title and front sleeve hints apocalyptic, but not sure if that reflects in the music. What you get is a rampant amalgamation of about every genre that flowered at the time and since all sung in English not that far from contemporary British, just spiced with a big chunk of mediterranean sentiment. Apart from a normal rock setting they also play instruments as flute, vibes, double-bass, mellotron and bouzouki. All songs are self-penned covering a wide range of styles. "Rain And Tears" and "End Of The World" languishing ballads sung by Roussos in his own well known way. "You Always Stand In My Way" and "Don't Try to Catch A River" emotional rock. "Mister Thomas" and "The Shepherd And The Moon" some kind of folky prog, while the two longest cuts "The Grass Is No Green" and "Day Of A Fool" must be tagged as psych. So nothing here for the orderly listener who wants a safe journey with everything in its right place, but maybe something if you're up for a challenge. Sixties releases all over Europe, in South Africa and a couple of Southamerican countries, but to my knowledge never issued in US. UK 2010 CD on Esoteric Recordings (ECLEC 2205) came with two bonus tracks. Premiere UK had structured label as shown here in a laminated cover.
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