Cornucopia (Hamburg) - Full Horn - 1973'symphonic, fusion- progressive rock
Cornucopia were a German group that played a style of dark, almost symphonic, fusion-tinged progressive rock. Bands like Kraan, Ikarus and Eiliff are good reference points, but Cornucopia probably isn't quite as good as any of the above, despite the presence of Ikarus' flautist Jochen Peterson. Stylistically, Cornucopia is quite a bit heavier, defined largely by chugging organ and strident, determined basslines rubbing up against massive, Sabbath-like guitar dirges. Though the band featured a whopping seven members, the majority of the group make only minor additions to the overall feel. Flute and saxophone lines often appear to spice the proceedings and complement the main dialogue of guitar and organ, but rarely assume a central role, and though the liners list the presence of two auxiliary percussionists, their contributions are rarely felt in any significant way. Unfortunately, as can sometimes be expected from German groups, the vocals and lyrics are pretty goofy at times, but generally de-emphasized in favor of the often startling instrumental work. The album highlight is clearly the lengthy album centerpiece "Day of a Day-dream believer", which progresses through a series of consistently interesting, darkly melodic themes. The success of the first side is carried over onto "Spot on You, Kids", a twelve minute number which, still manages a number of stunning sections. The dual-tracked, reverb-laden guitar solos are particularly haunting here. The song segues nicely into the sustained guitar and organ layers of "And the Madness...", which recalls Jane or even Pink Floyd. The only throw away cut here is the mercifully short, dinky pop tune "Morning Sun". A solid album overall.
01. Day of a Daydreambeliever 0:00
Humanoid Robot Show
Hope Part One
Desillusion
Hope Part Two
Death Of A Clown
D-d-daily Review
Night, Night - Mankinds Motor Dream
The Sound Of National Caughing
02. Morning Sun, Version 127 (For the Charts) 19:23
03. Spot on You, Kids 22:30
04. And the Madness 34:52
Bartl, Wolfgang (1) (bass, vocals)
Gaudes, Wolfgang (1) (drums, percussion, guitar)
Hardwig, Christoph (1) (keyboards, guitar, vocals)
Holzhauer, Rudy (1) (percussion, troot)
Kause, Wolfgang (1) (lead vocals, voices)
Koch, Harry (2) (effects, percussion, voice) Ex Ovo
Möller, Kai Hendrik (1) (lead guitar, vocals)
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