Joy Unlimited - Schmetterlinge 1971 (Pilz)
Value : From 100 to 150 euros
This group began their life as Joy and The Hit Kids, fronted by the
talented female vocalist Joy Fleming, and they released four singles on
Decca in 1967 and 1968. Their name was changed into Joy Unlimited in
1969, and five further singles were released on Polydor in 1969 and
1970.
Polydor also released their first album Overground (1970), a befitting
title, as it contained 12 short pop-blues rock songs, clearly inspired
by Janis Joplin. For this reason, it is a bit dated today and only
completists should investigate.
By then, the group was a sextet. Schmetterlinge ('butterflies') was a
solid step in a progressive direction. Indeed a very versatile album,
ranging from the gutsy Joplin blues of "Rankness" via free jazz
improvisations like "Sensual Impressions" to excellent progressive rock
songs like "Rudiment". This album saw the arrival of a seventh member:
Cord Kothe.
The arrangements were refined, benefiting from the group's strong
musical muscle. This, and both of the subsequent albums, contained
ballet music! The female vocals placed Joy Unlimited in the European
tradition of bands like Sandrose, Circus 2,000 and Earth & Fire.
However, this was to change when Joy Fleming departed to start a solo career in 1972.
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Joy Unlimited - Schmetterlinge (full album) listen : That's the Key (5:47)
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