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M.O.T.U.S. - Machine Of The Universal Space (1972) [Reissue 2010]

Posted By: antonyart
M.O.T.U.S. - Machine Of The Universal Space (1972) [Reissue 2010]

M.O.T.U.S. - Machine Of The Universal Space (1972) [Reissue 2010]
EAC Rip | FLAC (IMG+CUE+LOG) | 253 MB | Complete HQ Scans 600 dpi JPG included | MP3 Lame 320 CBR | 80 MB
Genre: Progressive Rock | RAR 5% Rec. | Label: Flawed Gems (GEM 14) | Filepost, Depositfiles

The only album from the Frech progressive quartet (inc. one British member) appeared on the market in 1972 (on a small Connection label) and featured English lyrics sung by Ian Jelfs - former guitarist of the UK progressive rock formation Circus (of Mel Collins fame). This rare album will certainly delight the majority of fans of early Caravan, Traffic and Brian Auger's Trinity (circa 1970) - with dominant and powerful Hammond organ sounds; tight rhythm section and impressive, jazzy guitar licks (somewhat similar to Allan Holdsworth and Robert Fripp). This LP doesn't contain any fillers and certainly belongs to the top of the early 70's French progressive rock. This CD has been carefully remastered (from original source) and sounds deliciously!
M.O.T.U.S. - Machine Of The Universal Space (1972) [Reissue 2010]

Tracklist:

01. Let It Get Higher 3:41
02. Summer Song 3:36
03. Ba'albeck Stone 3:39
04. Out in the Open 3:50
05. Green Star 3:22
06. Taihnanaco Road 3:10
07. Aldebarente 4:54
08. Mesopotamie Natale 5:40
09. Proxima 2:41

Total: 34:32

Exact Audio Copy V1.0 beta 3 from 29. August 2011

EAC extraction logfile from 27. October 2012, 23:06

M.O.T.U.S. / 1972 Machine Of The Universal Space (Flawed Gems GEM 14 '10 SWE)

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Delete leading and trailing silent blocks : No
Null samples used in CRC calculations : Yes
Used interface : Native Win32 interface for Win NT & 2000

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Selected bitrate : 896 kBit/s
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Peak level 100.0 %
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Range quality 100.0 %
Copy CRC 6C57569C
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foobar2000 1.1.9 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1
log date: 2012-11-01 16:49:12

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DR13 -0.10 dB -15.17 dB 3:36 02-Summer Song
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DR11 -0.10 dB -12.71 dB 3:50 04-Out In The Open
DR8 -0.10 dB -10.03 dB 3:22 05-Green Star
DR10 -0.10 dB -11.70 dB 3:10 06-Taihnanaco Road
DR9 0.00 dB -11.79 dB 4:54 07-Aledebarente
DR9 -0.10 dB -10.32 dB 5:40 08-Mesopotamie Natale
DR9 -0.10 dB -10.84 dB 2:41 09-Proxima
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Number of tracks: 9
Official DR value: DR9

Samplerate: 44100 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 16
Bitrate: 933 kbps
Codec: FLAC
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M.O.T.U.S. were a French progressive band that had a very English sound, due largely to the fact that they had an English singer in Ian Jelfs (formerly of the UK band Circus). Their material was heavish, with quite a few jazzy chord progressions and guitar parts. To be honest with you, their material was pretty good, but nothing to get all that excited about, and their sound was maybe like a cross between early Caravan (with the organ style) and some of the more "rock-based" Vertigo acts. As mentioned below, Alice would be another French band to compare them to. Actually, I think that one or two of these guys played in Alice at some point.

An album that is heavily influenced by the early 70s UK rock / progressive scene, similar to great extent to other like-minded French acts such as Iris, Total Issue and Alice. Concerning the former, they both are on the Connection label, and both feature wonderful albums covers.

Very good album. It's prog rock with jazz influences. In some tracks you can here strong infuences of early Caravan. Some guitar parts are in style of early Allan Holdsworth playing. On all LP we can hear great Hammond organ sounds in classic rock style. One of the tracks 'Out In The Open' has melody in style of Elton John' 'Country Comfort' track. Guitar and vocalist play before (with Mell Collins) in legendary Circus band. Highly Recommended.

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M.O.T.U.S. - Machine Of The Universal Space (1972) [Reissue 2010]


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