Yves Laferriere - Yves Laferriere (1978) [Reissue 2006]
EAC Rip | FLAC (image+.cue+log) - 268 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 107 MB | Covers - 29 MB
Genre: Jazz Rock, Fusion | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: ProgQuébec (MPM11)
EAC Rip | FLAC (image+.cue+log) - 268 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 107 MB | Covers - 29 MB
Genre: Jazz Rock, Fusion | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: ProgQuébec (MPM11)
Those people aware of one of Quebec's seminal group Contraction (which came from Frank Dervieux's heritage), should be aware of bassist Laferrière's important role in the group. While not the only person carrying the group, he was actually a bit surprising that he would be the only ex-Contraction member to release solo albums (there is a second one dating from the 80's), but this solo album is much worthy of the proghead's ear.
Graced with a star-studded guest (from Harmonium to Orchestre Sympathique and from Pollen to Conventum), the album develops a JR/F that is not that far from what Contraction was doing. This feeling is reinforced with ex-Contraction vocalist Monique Fauteux laying out her vocals generously throughout the album…