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Eela Craig - self-titled (Garden Of Delights) import CD

Mike Reed | USA | 08/13/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Eela Craig comes from Linz,Austria,staying in existence for a bit - long enough to put out six lp's.This one originally came out in 1971.Eela Craig plays somewhat progressive mid tempo rock,laced with blues and jazz influences.One element of this disc that really holds my interest is Harold Zuschrader's superb flute playing,specially on "Selfmade Trip" and "A New Day".Also dug the eleven-minute somewhat jazzy "Indra Elegy".The vocals of sax player Wil Orthofer are okay,but the band's true talent seems to lean toward their playing.Wanted to mention the two short but sweet psychedelic tracks,"Irminsul" and "Yggdrasil".Overall,this is a CD reissue that will probably make an impression on MOST prog fans.Mostly because it's got a style all it's own.Should appeal to fans of Gentle Giant and maybe early-mid '70's King Crimson."