Daybreak. 1973 Delta
Pat Cool were an obscure band from The Netherlands that released only this one album. Overall their music could be described as jazz influenced progressive rock, very much from the Dutch 70s school. The group is comprised of two keyboardists, flutes, bass, and drums. The clear leader of the band is Gé Titulaer, who not only provides the distinctive lead vocals, but also is one of the keyboard players (Mini-Moog, Hammond Organ, and Fender Rhodes), not to mention his extensive use of recorder and Chinese flutes. There are some long Hammond organ jams here, for fans of the instrument like myself. A quote from an online Dutch Encyclopedia tells us "...and the voice of Gé Titulaer is very prominent also". This would have to rank as one of the all-time great understatements. It's quite apparent to me that he was trying very hard to emulate a one Tom Jones, which is... interesting. So I'll offer another great understatement: His voice is an acquired taste. Overall a very solid Dutch progressive rock album, with jazz and lounge undertones - and a disorienting voice (for the genre). Worth investigating.
Priority: 3
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