Lizard
Exist is a new band from Croatia playing instrumental music with a focus on
obtaining authentic 70s sound using only old analog gear. The band has released
this CD in just 100 copies and is looking for a label to release it on vinyl,
as it should be. It was all recorded live in the studio in March 2014. The
first track is entitled Bamija. It starts off with a heavy bass line and some
spacey guitar and then a kind of jazzy theme begins. A lot of different
directions are explored and Roko plays some really nice keyboards as Sinisa
takes the main lead with the guitar parts. About 4½ mins in the track really
gains in intensity and they get a bit psyched out. Ljetni Hit starts straight
out the end of the first track quite seamlessly. The band is experimenting
quite a bit at the start and around 3½ mins a more cohesive track comes
together as the guitar leads the way and the keyboard player compliments with
some space sounds and then takes the lead for a bit. A short drums solo kicks
in a bit before 6mins and then a great organ jam takes off for the rest of the
track ending at 7mins. 58 takes up the next 7½ mins and starts off quite funky
and then goes onto a section that reminds me of GONG but without the sax and
then they switch direction with a nice guitar break and cool organ to
accompany. Great song. The CD ends with the 17min track, Anunnaki Dance. This
has so many cool moods in it as well but starts off with a sort of space surf
guitar with some spacey accompaniment. I should also mention the excellent bass
and drums.. A very cool band. I look forward to follow their progression. If
you dig instrumental bands with a bit of jazz, kraut and tiny bit of space rock
thrown in.. check them out on the link here...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCE7dYkaTwQ
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