'Garden Electric,' the debut album by Greece's best-kept prog-rock secret Jupiter Fungus!
Essentially a duo, with the aid of select studio musicians, Jupiter Fungus combine captivating themes with meticulous arrangements and passionate performances, not unlike their heroes. Their holistic approach, including their breathtaking artwork, adds to the legacy of 'Garden Electric,' making for one of the best albums of the genre.
A studio band duo from Piraeus, Greece, formed in 2012 by Ares Papatriantafillou (ex-Father Sun) on keyboards and vocals and Fotis Xenikoudakis (ex-Father Sun, The Telestons) on flute. Following the breakup of their band and having spent several years in the local stoner-rock scene, they decided it was time for a change and moved on to their next project, a roots-inspired progressive rock album.
Between the search for musicians to accompany the duo and time-consuming setbacks, such as the theft of their studio, it was evident that the project was showing signs of an ill-fated future. Eventually they managed to override the obstacles and with the combined forces of George Emmanuel from Pentagram Studio (ex-Rotting Christ) on the mixing boards and guitars and Nick Vell (Chaostar, Kinoskop) on drums, both from the ranks of Lucifer's Child, and George Papageorgiou on bass, they managed to fulfill their aspirations and present you with a familiar yet fresh approach to a remarkable era.
Combining the soundscapes of bands like Jethro Tull, Pink Floyd, Camel, Deep Purple etc., 'Garden Electric' is a love letter to the progressive and classic rock scene of the '70s, reflected under the prism of Jupiter Fungus, and characterized by the heavy use of keyboards and flute, lusty guitars and an adventurous drum and bass foundation, delivering vibrant arrangements and unexpected shifts. Mastered by Jaime Gomez Arellano at Orgone Studio in Portugal. 4 tracks, 48 minutes of a classic prog journey. Vinyl includes poster.
