LPCDreissues: Looking forward to the past

Inundated with every characteristic of progressive rock, Germany's Jane combined elements of jazz fusion, space rock, and even heavy metal at times to come up with a sound that was always exciting and never restrained. On 1972's 'Together', they fabricate a sound that combines the percussiveness of hard rock with the expansive wandering of makeshift melodies, all kept intact by the vocals of Berndt Pulst, who luckily doesn't have to be a great singer thanks to the intricacies of the organ and flute that are widely predominant. Nonetheless, this debut album offers up some engaging prog rock through the freestyled transience of the lead and bass guitars. The full 12 minutes of 'Spain' are punctuated with some stellar drumwork by Peter Panka and some interesting singing from bass player Charly Maucher near the end. Reissued on 180 gram vinyl, includes a download coupon."