Gene Clark – No Other
Fans of Vangelis’ epic soundtrack compositions may be surprised to learn that the Greek synth god’s first true solo effort actually sits in a more folk, psych, progressive rock zone and features the artist singing as well as playing a variety of non-synth instruments including various percussion, tabla, and flute. Despite having an overall different sonic palette than his later works, the foundation for Vangelis’ dramatic, large-scale mysticism seems to be already firmly set here. There are certainly a few flawed moments, but also some genuinely great highlights including the balearic psych rock classic B2 “Let it Happen,” floating ambient B3 “The City” and the primordial percussion, vocal choir, keyboards tune B1 “Ritual.”
– Phil Cho
Tags: Cult Classic / Progressive Rock / Psychedelic
Tracklist:
A1 Come On
A2 We Are All Uprooted
A3 Sunny Earth
A4 He-O
B1 Ritual
B2 Let It Happen
B3 The City
B4 My Face In The Rain
B5 Watch Out
B6 A Song
Credits:
Bass, Backing Vocals – Robert Fitoussi
Composed By, Arranged By, Producer, Keyboards, Percussion, Tabla, Flute, Backing Vocals – Vangelis O. Papathanassiou*
Engineer – Didier Pitois, Didier Périer, Roger Roche
Guitar, Lute, Backing Vocals – Anargyros Koulouris*
Lyrics By – R. Dassin* (tracks: A2, A4, B2, B4, B6)
Photography By – Tony Kent
