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ESKATON ~ 4 VISIONS SOLEIL ZEUHL 23 (Barcode: 2090503360884) ~ FRANCE ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1979 Released: 2010 1st album of the fantastic French Zeuhl band EskatonFind albums by this artist, which finally gets the long overdue reissue treatment (remastered by the Israeli sound wizard Udi KoomranFind albums by this artist) with the addition of some great bonus tracks. This is another great release by the tiny, but consistently superb Soleil ZeuhlFind albums on this label label. Eskaton continues and expands the music of MagmaFind albums by this artist, the precursor / inventor of the Zeuhl movement, but adds a distinctive style of its own and eschews many of the elements (like droning and endless repetition) that make Magma often difficult to swallow. Led by pianist Marc RozenbergFind albums by this artist, who also composed all of the band´s music, and featuring a double female vocals chants by Paule KleynnaertFind albums by this artist and Amara TahirFind albums by this artist, the band managed to create a remarkable body of music as documented on their three albums (and a fourth unreleased one). Both Prog and Zeuhl fans will find this album indispensible, since no other band ever managed to achieve the same level of excellence and execution in that particular niche, although the album should be of interest to all open-minded music enthusiasts, especially those interested in Jazzy improvisations and complex Fusion. Brilliant stuff!

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ESKATON ~ ARDEUR SOLEIL ZEUHL 10 ~ FRANCE ~ Progressive Rock 2nd album from 1980 by this French band, who were part of the Zeuhl movement (Magma), but have their disctictive sound mainly due to the use of wordless vocals. Very improvised and jazzy in parts. A superb find similar in quality to the other releases on this wonderful small label, which keeps surprising the Prog fans by unearthing such treasures.

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ESKATON ~ FICTION SOLEIL ZEUHL 13 ~ FRANCE ~ Progressive Rock 3rd and last album from 1982 by the great French Prog / Zeuhl band EskatonFind albums by this artist, which is probably the closest MagmaFind albums by this artist clone ever, but fortunately managed to avoid many of the Magma shortcommings. The material is never boring or repetitious, always creative and full of surprises. Amara Tahir`s vocal explorations are breathtaking. This edition also includes the material recorded in 1983-85 and planned for their 4th album, which was never eventually released. Another gem by this suberb label!

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