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Guru Guru — Dance of the Flames (1974; 2006 FLAC reissue)
Overview
- Artist: Guru Guru
- Album: Dance of the Flames
- Original year: 1974
- Release cited: 2006 FLAC reissue
- Style: Krautrock / Psychedelic rock / Experimental jazz-rock fusion
- Length: (typical LP-era runtime ≈ 35–45 min)
- Lineup highlights: Mani Neumeier (drums, vocals), Uli Trepte (bass, vocals) — core era personnel; album features extended improvisation and guest contributions typical of the band’s rotating lineup.
An out of place acoustic fusion piece like 'Samba das Rosas' reminds me of what you'll hear on Al Di Meola's in-cohesive albums. Progarchives.com Dance Of The Flames: CDs & Vinyl - Amazon.com
The 1974 album Dance of the Flames represents a radical departure for Guru Guru, pivoting from their trippy, acid-heavy Krautrock roots toward a high-octane Jazz-Fusion sound. The 2006 reissue on Revisited Records revitalized this often-overlooked gem, which remains a technical peak in their massive discography. A Fusion Metamorphosis Guru Guru - Dance Of The Flames -1974 2006- -FLAC-
Musical Character
- Opens with trance-like grooves that morph into free-jazz excursions and psychedelic textures. Tracks alternate between propulsive motorik rhythms and loose, improvisational passages; repetitive motifs anchor the music while solos and collective improvisation push into atonal and modal territory. Expect:
