Description
Reissue of the only Cobraa album after more than 50 years officially released on CD and digitally for the first time remastered; both the CD and vinyl include the 1973 single "Ride A Pony" / "The End Of A Day" - also available as a worldwide limited edition of 500 vinyl copies in random colors - for fans of Triumvirat, Wallenstein, Eloy, Jane.
In the early 1970s, the band from Hilden and Dusseldorf (Germany) dropped the name Q 66 and has performed as Cobraa ever since. A demo tape by the band caught the attention of talent scouts at the Cologne-based record label EMI Electrola, who subsequently offered them a record deal. The single "Ride a Pony" was released as early as 1973, and the album "Cobraa" followed in 1974. The LP received very good reviews in well-known music magazines, and even the teen magazine BRAVO had words of praise. Critics particularly liked the harmonized vocals, the catchy melodies, and the varied arrangements--not just drums, bass, and guitars, but also flute, harmonica, and strings. The band members, however, were disappointed with their collaboration with the record label and wrote a letter to the head of EMI, complaining about the lack of support and the lackluster cooperation. After a clarifying meeting with top management, it was agreed to release another single, "Take A Look At Love." The record company, however, was unwilling to make any further concessions, so it remained at just one LP release. Over 50 years later, this Cobraa album has achieved cult status among progressive rock and Krautrock fans.
