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Dr. Z. is an obscure early 70's English trio whose LP version of their only album now fetches in the
3-digit price range (only 80 copies were sold at the time, the rest of the pressings were trashed by
their record company). A cd version of the album features a couple of extra tracks.
The dominant mood of the album (Three Parts to my Soul) is set by a percussive harpsichord that is
alternately majestic and militaristic - imagine the sound of a Keith Emerson harpsichord concerto if
Carl Palmer matched him note for note on a kettle drum. At its most inventive and textured, the album
is a fine example of early 70's prog at its darkest. It has simple rhythms and the music is peculiarly
obsessive, with very long piano and organ solos, baroque melodies and satanic lyrics. Strictly for
serious collectors of dark, early 70's curios willing to overlook a highly mangled production.
Tracks
01. Evil Woman's Manly Child 4:45
02. Spiritus, Manes Et Umbra 11:52
03. Summer For The Rose 4:36
04. Burn In Anger 3:26
05. Too Well Satisfied 5:51
06. In A Token Of Despair 10:33
Bonus Tracks:
07. Lady Ladybird 2:47
08. People In The Street 3:09
Rob Watson - Bass Guitar
Bob Watkins - Drums, Percussion
Keith Keyes - Piano, Harpsichord, Organ, Vocals, Producer
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