Analogy [Import]

Analogy | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 8, 2000)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Akarma
• ASIN: B00004T45P
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #711,059 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Dark Reflections

2. Weeping My Endure

3. Indian Meditation

4. Tin's Song

5. Analogy

6. The Year's At The Spring

7. Pan-Am Flight 249

8. Sold Out

9. God's Own Land

10. The Suite A

11. The Suite B

Editorial Reviews

Progressive album with female vocals. Italian/German band inspired by the likes of Pink Floyd but with a strong blues attitude. Reminiscent of 70's bands, Circus 2000, Sandrose and Julian's Treatment. Originally released in 1972 and now reissued with the original artwork. 2000 release. Miniature gatefold LP sleeve. Includes 2 bonus tracks originally releasedon 7 inch by Analogy's previous incarnation Yoice. Bonus tracks 'Sold Out', 'God's Own Land' plus Analogy 'The Suite', 'The Suite 'A' a) Sink or Swim b)The Mirror c)The Treatment d) Meresbur

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A fine piece of early 70's psych/prog, April 28, 2002

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"anglagard" (Sweden) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Analogy (Audio CD)

This album is cool, the music is not complex symphonic progressive or so but rather more into early 70's prog/psych with strong rock influences. Here we have the hammond organ, a female singer and pretty far out music. And the bonus tracks that are included are also very good. Especially "The Suite" divided into two pieces that is almost 30 minutes together. If you like bands like Earth & Fire and Circus 2000, then this albums is something for you. The music (apart from "The Suite") is as I've said not too complex. Instead the vibe, the atmosphere is important here. With the hammond, the harsh singing and the cosmic blues displayed here. Extended jams here and there, but still very good and I dont think it gets boring anytime. Give it a try!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Analogy - self-titled (Garden Of Delights), November 30, 2009

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Mike Reed (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Analogy (Audio CD)

First saw the light of day in 1972, as I believe this may've very well been the progressive band's only lp out in their initial existence - the band might have put a reunion CD out later. Not sure. Yet, another 'over-looked gem' comes your way - thanks to the vaults from the Garden Of Delights label. Analogy comes from Varese, Italy. Tracks that did it for me were "Dark Reflections", the awesome band's namesake "Analogy", the stunning "The Year At The Spring" (featuring powerful female vocals) and the worthy bonus cut "Milan On A Sunday Morning". Personnel: Jutta Nienhaus-vocals, Martin Thurn-guitar, flute & bongos, Wolfgang Schoene-bass, Nicola Pankoff-keyboards and M. J. Nienhaus-drums. Should appeal to fans of Uriah Heep, Atomic Rooster, Deep Purple and Free. So early '70's-ish it's nearly mind-boggling.

4.0 out of 5 stars Yet Another Good German Band, June 12, 2010

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Aron D. Rush "missouri reb" (Cross Timbers, Mo usa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Analogy (Audio CD)

Ten years ago, I had maybe five German bands in my collection. Now I have a few dozen, and I think highly of the majority of these groups. Analogy is no exception. The late 60's and early 70's saw a burst of musical creativity in this country unmatched since the baroque and classical eras. Yea, this album was recorded in Italy, but it's all Germans playing here. My copy lists Wolfgang Schoene as the bass player.

On the surface Analogy's music isn't much different than many other bands of the era. Organ dominated rock with prog leanings. The more I listen, though, the more I like this. Nothing ground breaking to be sure, but certainly enjoyable. Some dark, trippy passages here and there, some hard rock, and some beautiful melodic music. Jutta Nienhaus has a lovely voice and a fascinating style and delivery, reminiscent of some of the renaissance and medieval music I listen to. Obviously everyone isn't thrilled with her style as evidenced by some of the other reviews, but I found it refreshing. Opinions are like... well anyway, everybody's got one.

This a good album of early 70's rock, well worth owning in my book. Interesting cover. If those are the ugliest men you've ever seen, you ain't been out much, and the lady is hot. I know I enjoy this disc every time I listen. Give it a try.