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A prog act without a guitar player? That’s exactly what this early 70’s British foursome is. Originally, they became known mainly because Paul Kossof and Simon Kirke played in the band before leaving to form legendary band FREE. From then on, AARDVARK were mostly a studio act and by the time they recorded their only album, the line-up consisted of Stan Aldous (bass), Frank Clark (drums), Steve Milliner (keyboards, recorder, vibraphone) and Dave Skillin (vocals). Comparisons are not easy but one could probably say their music has the power of EMERSON, LAKE & POWELL mixed in with a little R&B à la PROCOL HARUM and early MOODY BLUES.
Shades of GRYPHON, GREENSLADE and PINK FLOYD are also present.
As is to be expected, AARDVARK’s material is highly keyboard oriented, the brunt of the music being carried by the fuzzed-up Hammond organ which more or less simulates the job of a distorted guitar. The soaring vocals by Skillin are pleasant and the music, although not highly original and somewhat lacking in variety, is quite melodic - nice 60’s sounding melodies. The album contains some ear-friendly piano/keyboard interplay as well as some good R&B guitar riffs and harmonic choruses. The low points: following the fashion of the early 70’s, many tracks drag on far too long. Also, possibly because the dominant Hammond did not stand the test of time, the album unfortunately sounds quite outdated. Finally, the cuts that work best tend to be the less progressive ones. Overall, AARDVARK is an honest musical effort for the times, an interesting early art rock experiment with a slight progressive edge.
As is to be expected, AARDVARK’s material is highly keyboard oriented, the brunt of the music being carried by the fuzzed-up Hammond organ which more or less simulates the job of a distorted guitar. The soaring vocals by Skillin are pleasant and the music, although not highly original and somewhat lacking in variety, is quite melodic - nice 60’s sounding melodies. The album contains some ear-friendly piano/keyboard interplay as well as some good R&B guitar riffs and harmonic choruses. The low points: following the fashion of the early 70’s, many tracks drag on far too long. Also, possibly because the dominant Hammond did not stand the test of time, the album unfortunately sounds quite outdated. Finally, the cuts that work best tend to be the less progressive ones. Overall, AARDVARK is an honest musical effort for the times, an interesting early art rock experiment with a slight progressive edge.
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Color_Of_Sound wrote:
Stunning organ....
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nickmilliner wrote:
Haha, my father!
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the_betterman wrote:
singer sounds like a young lemmy
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StonerDoomNZ wrote:
These guys were awesome! Check out http://aftersabbath.blogspot.com for comps of lost 60s/70s stuff like this.
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Libercrastini wrote:
an awesome band!
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rionnagh wrote:
To MrTruddeswick (and others): There is other bands called aardvark. One from Finland; album Tuntematon sotilas and also that Uusi Kantele track is made by Finnish.
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CzarciKuper wrote:
genial
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mynameisjoehann wrote:
so awsome
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Nololob wrote:
Copper Sunset - heavy organ
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Chazzy-Thrash wrote:
Underrated.
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MrTruddleswick wrote:
Could anyone tell me if there is more than one band called Aardvark? I know about the organ led 70's prog band, but they're not the same as the band who released Subterfuge in Disguise and a couple more albums all with a sort of midi sound to them are they? they sound very different if they do... Both are actually really awesome but I'd like to know a little more and I can't find anything online. I also know that there's another band from New Zealand in the 70's by the name who had a couple of singles...
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tguazzelli wrote:
Great!
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anodetoourruin wrote:
great band )
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Misantroide wrote:
greit
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sumbur tagged Aardvark with rock, british and progressive rock. Friday evening
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