Description

2019 press on black vinyl with insert

Ruphus takes yet another stylistic turn on this, their third album. While their 1973 debut approached more of a classic progressive mold ala Yes or (dare I say) ELP, their second emphasizes vocals and bass a tad more and comes off sounding like early neo-prog. This one comes off as an experiment in jazz-fusion with a smattering of new-age sheen, particularly on the opening Sha ba wah which reminds me a whole lot of the seventies one-hit wonder known as Silver Convention (remember Fly, Robin Fly?). Gudny Aspaas is back on lead vocals and is the only vocalist other than a few very minor backing bits supplied by the remaining (male) band members. This is a good thing as she has a very warm voice that seems to blend in with the music quite well. It feels like the band didnt spend as much time and effort on it as they did on either of its predecessors. Fans of Ruphus may find this record worthy but for newcomers I would recommend that you start with some of their other albums first

Track list:
1. Sha Ba Wah
2. Nordlys
3. Corner
4. Second Corner
5. Let Your Light Shine
6. Grasse
7. Brain Boogie