Crypto - Crypto (1975) [2018]

Genre: Jazz-Rock, Fusion, Prog Rock
Media: CD (Reissue, Remastered)
Disc (release) country of origin: Germany
Year of publication of the original: 1975
Year of reissue: 2018
Publisher (label): Paisley Press
Catalog number: PP 135
Country of the performer (group): Netherlands
Audio codec: FLAC (*.flac)
Rip type: (tracks + .cue)
Audio bitrate: lossless
The presence of scans in the distribution content: full scans
Duration: 43:22

A Dutch quartet that recorded one vinyl and disappeared into oblivion. Like the kindred Pumpkins from the Netherlands, they played funky fusion. Lots of synths, electric piano, catchy melodies. Occasional reflections of Canterbury and a good jazz guitar shine through. Most of all I liked the only composition with vocals - the depressive Awakening (all the rest are instrumental). This product may be of interest to fans of rare jazz-rock without bells and whistles.

Tracklist:
1. Ribatejo - 3:49
2. Masogistic Bonus Point - 4:48
3. Funk For Farmers - 5:24
4. My Bonnie - 6:33
5a. Gallfly - 2:17
5b. Melon Cactus - 3:03
6. Awakening - 5:56
7. Tatus - 7:32
8. Nova Zembla - 4:00

Personnel:
- Wim Dijkgraaf /bass
- Peter Schon / piano, Mellotron, synthesizer
- Jan Nanning van der Hoop / drums, percussion
- Bert Devies / guitar