1973 GREEN Brain CURLY CURVE Hard Blues Phased Psych
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1973 ORIGINAL GREEN BRAIN HARD BLUES PSYCH JAMMER
CURLY CURVE
...German ~ GREEN BRAIN - 1040
Original 1973 first pressing in stunning color silver foil gatefold cover...on the sought after olive green Brain label from the early Krautrock "electric rock" scene...
Curly Curve signed on to the Brain label and, produced by Frank Oeser, recorded their self-titled debut album (Brain 1040) in July 1973. The record shows the band playing a powerful, technically perfect blues rock with definite American influences. Even the usually most critical of all critics, the reviewers of UK Sounds music magazine, took a liking to the straightforward hard boogie psych/rock of the Berlin band. Journalist Hermann Haring, who later on became chief editor of the magazine called Musik Express, wrote in his review: "A return to rock without any political ambitions. Curly Curve kick down the accelerator and speed off in a straightforward manner with hard-psych edeges. They play a splendid kind of blues rock that for the future only needs a healthy dose of blackness for the soul." What he meant was such vital rock songs as "Queen Of Spades", "Shitkicker" with its psychedelic (heavy phasing) elements, and the impressive opener "Hell And Booze". Also worth a listen is the bluesy ballad "I'm Getting Better", which highlights Hanno Bruhn's smoky voice very well. The extremely colourful cover artwork caused a lot of curiosity as well - thanks to a shining high polish packaging, it definitely was an eyecatcher.
Even though the album was released to mainly positive reviews, it would be Curly Curve's only official release ever. Even though they now had a recording contract, they did not have much luck. Following a well-attended German tour that saw them on stage with Karthago and other bands, someone broke into their rehearsal room while the band was preparing to record the second album. Not only was almost the entire band's equipment stolen, but the car as well. Following another change in the line-up (Martin Knaden was replaced by Leo Lehr), and arguments about whether the band should switch to German only lyrics, the band dissolved forever.
1. Hell And Booze (4:08)
2. I'm Getting Better (4:45)
3. All Things Clear (2:23)
4. Bitter Sweet (6:00)
5. Shitkicker (4:18)
6. Dream For Today (4:46)
7. Patricia Reprise (3:50)
8. Queen Of Spades (5:00)
CONDITION: The cover: The striking color silver foil cover has light shelf wear -- old foil covers like this from the late 60's/early 70's are near impossible to find clean, the foil scuffs and shows wear SO easily...This copy is solid with tight seams, VG+(+) having some light wear mainly at top front, otherwise still very collectible...see the photo...
The vinyl: Clean BRAIN labels...the vinyl is all shiny & clean VG++ only having some hard to see light inner sleeve paper like scuffs and plays completely strong EXcellent, enjoyable (play graded)
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EFFICIENT/CAREFUL GRADING
All imperfections are noted both cover & record
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