El Shalom - Frost (Reissue) (1976/2001)

The only album of the band from Rheinhausen (Baden-Württemberg). During the first five-year period of joint work, the guys have come a long way from the amateur composition of the local significance to the wise musicians, determined with their goals and means. In stylistic terms, the group grew in leaps and bounds: the rhythm-n-blues standards were replaced by intricate rock designs rooted in the classical legacy of the past. By the way, their symphonic delights "El Shalom" are due to the organist Joachim Brandes - a performer with a profile education. He was last in the ranks of the ensemble, but it was his keyboards that essentially enriched the palette, allowing the group to move to a new level ... The musicians sing on the album in both English and German, which gives the music a certain charm and piquancy. The music is absolutely non-aggressive, except for some parts with a leading flute and saxophone. The guitarist in the instrumental inserts is very good, giving out excellent solo a la "Camel". Keyboards are mostly synthesizers.