MÉMORIANCE – Et Apres… Paisley Press PP 112. German release. FACTORY SEALED NEW CD. Originally issued in 1976. This remastered edition issued in 2015.
MEMBERS: Jean-Pierre Boulais (rhythm guitar, vocals), Claude Letaillenter (“technique”, whatever that means), Jean-Francois Perier (keyboards, vocals), Didier Guillamat (lead vocals), Michel Aze (bass, vocals), and Didier Busson (drums, percussion).
TRACKS:
01) Je Ne Sais Plus (8:47)
02) La Grange Mémoriance (10:59)
03) Et Après (10:23)
04) Tracsir (4:48)
DESCRIPTION: While not too dissimilar from fellow French prog rock bands of the symphonic persuassion, Mémoriance managed to create their stylistic niche, reminding of Atoll and Mona Lisa mostly, but also of Shylock and Arachnoid at times. They are not as theatrical as Mona Lisa and Arachnoid, but do show this characteristic, particularly on the title track. They exhibit some very capable musicianship, offering an interesting ebb and flow with a melancholic sound that evolves into some complex progressive rock passages. From across the channel, influences of King Crimson, Genesis, and Moody Blues can also be heard in their music. This is their debut album. They recorded a second album in 1979 that, though rarer to come by, is far less interesting than what is on offer here.
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