Aera, Germany

Too Much. 1981 Spiegelei
Akataki. 1982 Spiegelei

Muck Groh - Muckefuck. 1979 Erlkonig. ***Reissued by Long Hair Mar 2011

Aera's last album is also one of their best and compares favorably with other excellent early 80s German fusion albums like Embryo's Zack Gluck and Kontrast's sole work. Band has contacted me to explain that they've reissued all the Aera albums from their house label (Erlkonig - first 4), but that the last two albums (including Too Much) are owned by a corporation. Speaking of Too Much - this would have to be considered Aera's weakest and most commercial effort. The funky chicken component is pretty high here. Still, the album has its merits, including some nice atmospheric bits that belie its popstar ambition.

Priority: 2

10/11/10 (new entry); 3/5/11