This “compilation” of AR’s full works under the Sonet label is their first three albums on two discs with their very first single (non- albums tracks) as an added bonus.
With all the interest in krautrock and Swedish rock from the 70s it’s a shame the flourishing Danish underground of the same period isn’t more known. And no doubt Alrune Rod was in a league of their own. The most uncompromising acid band I’ve ever encountered, playing long completely improvised concerts. Blowing and expanding the minds of every one in attendance.
Here we get their 3 first albums. The epinomynous debut album with it’s massive Hammond swirls and high flying guitars, produced by Franz Beckerlee who later would play guitar in the ultimate Danish rock/pop band Gasolin’. But marred by some rather dilletantic drumming. “Hej Du” - a fav of Julian Cope’s - which in my book is one of the finest psychedelic albums ever! Marvelous production, long dreamy passages, every thing flowing and clicking in finest style.
On their third only the bands leader Leif Roden (bass,vocals) remained. The sound is a lot more focused. Hard trio rock with strong reminiscenses of later day Quicksilver, not least the fine, silvery guitar work of Ole Poulsen.
Although they never reached same peaks in the studio as on stage this is definitely a must for anyone into the first golden years of psychedelic music. Truly classic and still relevant and profound…..by…. Bodhi Heeren….~
Tracks:-------
CD-11 - Alrune Rod (10:09)
2 - Natskyggevej (9:54)
3 - Hvor Skal Jeg Se Solen Sta Op (3:19)
4 - Bjergsangen (11:28)
Fase1: Kom Og Tag Min Hand
Fase2: Du Er Sa Sod
Fase3: Nar Yderst Er Inderst
5 - Rejsen Hjem - (13:23)
Hej Du (1970):
6 - Du Taler Og Si`r - (7:46)
7 - Hej Du - (15:05)
CD-21 - Perlesen (21:51)
Prelude / Nu / Prov / ? / Invitation / Neden/Under / Ny Dag / Finale
Alrune Rock (1971):
2 - Om At (7:45)
3 - Kender Du Det (6:14)
4 - Jeg Taenker Sa Tit, pt 1&2 (7:15)
5 - Rock Soster (7:43)
6 - Ikke Forstyrre (8:13)
7 - I Din Nabo`s Lys (2:16)
Bonus tracks:8 - Pigen Pa Stranden (5:14)
9 - Tael Aldrig I Morgen Med (4:15)
Personnel:---------
Giese / guitar & vocals
Kurt Ziegler 'Pastor' / organ, piano
Claus From / drums
Leif Roden / vocals, bass
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Bass, Acoustic Guitar – Leif Roden
Drums – Claus From (tracks: 1-1 to 1-6, 2-1, 2-8 to 2-9)
Drums, Congas, Tambourine, Finger Cymbals – Karsten Høst (tracks: 1-6 to 2-1)
Drums, Percussion – Karsten Høst (tracks: 2-2 to 2-7)
Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar – Ole Poulsen (tracks: 2-2 to 2-7)
Guitar – Giese (tracks: 1-1 to 2-1, 2-8 to 2-9)
Maracas – Claus From (tracks: 1-6, 2-1)
Organ, Piano – Kurt “Pastor” Ziegler (tracks: 1-1 to 2-1, 2-8 to 2-9) Franz Beckerlee (tracks: 1-1 to 1-5), Freddy Hansson (tracks: 2-2 to 2-7)
Tabla – Leif Roden (tracks: 1-1 to 1-5)
Tambourine – Thomas Offer (tracks: 2-2 to 2-7)
Tambourine, Maracas – Giganten Hvide (tracks: 2-2 to 2-7)
Vocals – Giese (tracks: 1-1 to 2-1, 2-8 to 2-9), Karsten Høst (tracks: 2-2 to 2-7), Kurt “Pastor” Ziegler (tracks: 1-6 to 2-1), Leif Roden, Ole Poulsen (tracks: 2-2 to 2-7)
All thanks to original releaser