Sunday, June 2, 2024

October, USA-Michigan


October. 1979 Charisma Sound Studios

October were a Detroit, Michigan area based progressive band. Their sound is a unique combination of symphonic prog rock with a pronounced fusion flair, probably due to the abundance of electric violin. The vocals have that late 1970s "private press voice" that is found on many albums from America during this time. Strangely, the vocals remind me a bit of the guy from Babylon, though not quite as Gabriel-esque. 


After the Fall. 1980 private

After the Fall is more symphonic rock oriented, and a bit looser in structure. Long passages are reserved for jamming and other instrumental experiments. Both albums have stood the test of time well.

Priority: 2

6/7/09 (new entry); 6/2/24

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

hi...is there any more info about the complete line-up of the band ?

Purple Peak Records said...

Hello, I can only address the first album, but the lineup on the LP states:

Pat Carson - Drums

Mark Krench - Piano, electric piano, recorder

Mark Sterling - Mini Moog, Moog Sonic Six, Micro Moog, Elka Strings, Arp Omni 2, Arp Strings

Jeff Rozany - Electric and acoustic bass

Brad Tolinski - Electric and acoustic violins

Sterling and Tolinski each play electric and acoustic guitars on a couple of tracks.

Anonymous said...

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I've been following your work for a long time and have found significant info and rare/unknown material by bands I was'nt aware of...

thanks a lot and congrats!!!take care!

Purple Peak Records said...

Thanks Apps79!

Anonymous said...

Hi!
I can't find another tracks of this band. If you have a link to download or just to hear trakcs - put it here.

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