Laurelie - Laurelie (1970) [Reissue 2011]
EAC Rip | FLAC (image+.cue+log) - 241 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 97 MB | Covers - 9 MB
Genre: Progressive Folk Rock | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Flawed Gems (GEM 56)
EAC Rip | FLAC (image+.cue+log) - 241 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 97 MB | Covers - 9 MB
Genre: Progressive Folk Rock | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Flawed Gems (GEM 56)
Laurelie was one of the first bands from the Belgian progressive scene - along with Waterloo, Irish Coffee, Jenghiz Khan & Mad Curry. Their eponymous and now very expensive album was released in early 1970 on Triangle label. This minor psych-prog masterpiece (with plenty of nice flute parts) was still rooted in the late 60's songwriting tradition, when condensed tracks were preferred over improvisations. On the other hand, an amazing (and 10-minutes long) opening track was typical progressive offering - with everchanging moods and lots ofguitar, Hammond organ and flute interplay. This premiere CD is necessary for fans of early Jethro Tull, Traffic, The Moody Blues and Cressida. Laurelie split up the same year and bassist Pierre Raepsaet went to Jenghiz Khan.