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Wlud
Second
Omega Studio
- Cat No.: OM67010-25
- 2025-09-02
The 1979 second album from this instrumental progressive group out of Colmar in France's Alsace region. Unique funky grooves built on symphonic rock that spans spacey jazz-rock through jazz/fusion. Limited edition clear vinyl LP in a gatefold sleeve. Psychedelic, thick and gooey progressive funk that somehow calls Funkadelic to mind, with fusion-tinged crossover arrangements and jaw-dropping ensemble chops that will draw you right in.
Track List
The masterful European French progressive ensemble work woven together by four members: keyboardist Philippe Wendling, guitarist Bernard Labroche, bassist Gigi Untersinger, and drummer Gianni Drago. A 2025 reissue of "Second," the Wlud classic that upon its 1979 release found success not only in France but overseas as well (particularly in the US a ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)nd Japan). Six tracks in all. Highlights include A3 "Nemausus" (sample2), a psychedelic, thick and gooey progressive funk workout that somehow recalls Funkadelic's Bernie Worrell and Eddie Hazel, and B1 "Ay" (sample3), a fusion-tinged jazzy psychedelic rocker — both real grabbers. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)