PROGRESSIVE ROCK - BARBARELLA - Same - 1975

Pérola vinda da Dinamarca, formada e ativa na primeira metade dos anos 70, contando com o baterista Terje Barnholdt (ex-Terje Jesper og Joachim). O grupo Barbarella lançou um único álbum em 1975, que teve relativo sucesso local e ganhou uma segunda versão no mesmo ano, com músicas e letras em inglês e nova capa, mirando vendas na Inglaterra e EUA. Infelizmente a banda fracassou e logo se desfez, caindo na obscuridade.
O disco homônimo é composto por 8 curtas faixas, que misturam rock progressivo com alguns traços comerciais e de fácil audição, trazendo uma atmosfera alegre e tranquila na maioria do tempo. Essa primeira versão tem apenas letras em dinamarquês, dando um diferencial ao som, o instrumental encontra os melhores momentos no sintetizador de Kaare Barkou, com ótimos solos, junto de percussão, flauta e guitarra. Destaque para as faixas "Dagene Går",  "Hvis Du Tror At Jeg Er Skør" e "Hun Maser Sig Ind".
Pérola recomendada para fãs de rock progressivo, apesar um pouco datado.
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Seemingly, there are two albums by Barbarella, but in fact it is only one. The self-titled one was released at the beginning of 1975 with all lyrics in Danish. As the record was well received in Denmark, a second version with English vocals and some minor musical changes was issued, probably with a nod towards the UK and USA markets, though needless to say, it didn't have any impact at all. This was released the same year, boasting improved cover art. The music alternates between progressive rock with some guitar heroics and easily accessible pieces with a hint of pop appeal. Apart from an ill-advised rock'n'roll number, the music works quite well, though its main characteristic maybe its lack of aggression. The atmosphere is mostly quite breezy and on the English version the vocals sound a bit strained. Side two takes more risks and is better than side one. The conjectural washes of keyboards, combined with punctuating accompaniment on "The Sunbeam Song" are rather original and the guitar playing is better and more emphasized throughout the whole of side two. Fine melodies are scattered everywhere and if you're not expecting any violent outbursts from your progressive rock LP's, then this is a pleasant one to listen to, though I prefer the Danish version.
Text: Scented Gardens Of The Mind

Gerner Bresson (vocal, flauta)
Henning Pold (baixo, vocal)
Terje Barnholdt (bateria, percussão)
Kaare Barkou (teclados, vocal)
Kenneth Carter (guitarra, vocal)

01 Barbarella 6:52
02 Dagene Går 3:44
03 50% Chance 2:46
04 Go’ Gammeldags Facon 5:14
05 Livet Er Osse For Mig 4:48
06 Hvis Du Tror At Jeg Er Skør 3:35
07 Hun Maser Sig Ind 6:03
08 Gå Gennem Gaderne 2:35