LPCDreissues: Looking forward to the past

Gatefold sleeve - First 180g vinyl reissue

Flied Egg, consisting of former Strawberry Path alumnists Shigero Narumo and Hiro Tsunoda, supported by former Brush leader, Masayoshi Takanaka, released two albums in the early '70s, Dr Siegel's Fried Egg Machine being the first and undoubtedly the better of the two. Dr Siegel's is a much more keyboard-orientated affair, with Narumo adding a Moog, celeste and harpsichord to his usual Hammond and piano lineup. On Dr Siegel's the musical influences are more Uriah Heep than the previous Hendrix-inspired leanings, although touches of ELP, Deep Purple, Birth Control and even Black Sabbath find their way into the musical melange. A rich selection of musical styles, culminating with Guide Me To The Quietness, a glorious prog epic that brings an inventive and enjoyable album to a climactic finale.

Side 1

1. Dr Siegel's Fried Egg Shooting Machine
2. Rolling Down The Broadway
3. I Love You
4. Burning Fever
5. Plastic Fantasy

Side 2

1. 15 Seconds Of Schizophrenia
2. I'm Gonna See My Baby Tonight
3. Oke-Kas
4. Someday
5. Guide Me To The Quietness