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Highdelberg 1975
Psychedelic Guitar 1994
Wave Cut 1995

Highdelberg (Happy Bird Records 1975)

Album Legnth: 40:44

Genre: Rock

Best Song: 'Kosmische Phyrze'

Release Info: 1997 CD Release ATM 3822-AH

Tracks:

1. Der Platzhirsch 4.24
2. Odenwald-Polka 4.49
3. Wapitis Ruckkehr 3.50
4. Kosmische Phyrze 8.00
5. Super Normal Rider 5.01
6. A National Affair 4.14
7. No Matter, No 769 4.02
8. Saure Drops Und Susser Wein 6.24

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Average Rating based on 4 vote: 2.3 out of 5 stars

Overview:

I�m sure many folks bought Ax�s 1975 solo-debut �Highdelberg� expecting the greatest freak out acid guitar album of all time, however, the album doesn�t feature any of his patented Guru Guru acid guitar sound. Much like Peter Bursch und Die Broselmaschine�s self-titled 1976 LP, �Highdelberg� stems from recording sessions where the music was done by friends stopping by to jam. With the likes of Mani Neumeier, Cluster, and 3/4ths of Kraan by his side, Genrich made his first recordings since leaving Guru Guru in 1973. The end result leaves a lot to be desired. The standout track, 'Kosmische Phyrze' is a dreamy instrumental containing guitar-based rock and electronic sound effects supplied by Cluster resulting in a very original sound. 'Saure Drops Und Suser Wein' contains a goofy rock sound which can be compared to Guru Guru's self-titled 1973 LP. Sadly, the rest of the album suffers from lack of direction as the songs meander from style to style: Rock, Folk, Blues, Parody and even Country. Though the tracks are not in sequential order, 'Highdelberg' was reissued along with other Genrich recordings on ATM Records' 1997 'Best of Ax Genrich' CD release. [1/5 Doug]

Musicians:

Ax Genrich - Guitar, Vocals
Mani Neumeier - Drums, Percussion
Helmut Hattler - Bass
Jan Fride - Drums, Percussion
Peter Wollbrant - Guitar
Joachim Roedelius - Electronics
Dieter Moebius - Electronics

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