Monday, June 10, 2024

Abraxis, Belgium


Abraxis. 1976 Bestseller / IBC

Formed by members from the band Cos, this album is a cross between flute jazz, Canterbury inspired fusion, and 70s funk. Somewhere between Chris Hinze, Cos, Cortex, and Herbie Hancock is where you'll find the sound of Abraxis. Flute drives the melody and solo lines, but there's plenty of introspective piano sections as well. Which play nicely against some of the ferocious electric guitar. A nice discovery on the always surprising IBC label.

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Well, that does pretty much sum things up. I really appreciate the strong melodies here, along with the rougher instrumental edges. This is an album that grows in stature with each listen.

Priority: 2

***Reissued on LP by Replica Sep 2019 

11/18/09 (new entry); 9/27/19 (LP)

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