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Demonoid · 09-12-2008, 10:37 PM

German progressive/space-rock band.
Symphonic space-rock would be a good description of their music.

Just a summary of what I've listened to (I'll note only the albums worth checking out)-

Inside(1973) is more of a krautrock album without much of the Symphonic elements. It's completely psychedelic/space rock, with awesome use of organs and there's even a touch of...Jethro Tull?(well, actually, most of their music have some similarities with Jethro Tull/Pink Floyd)

Power and the Passion(1975) is a concept album about time traveling. It's more of 70s progressive rock, mixed with their own touch of psychedelic/space rock. There are some superb solos as well but the album as a whole doesn't seem complete. Definitely worth listening to though.

Dawn(1976), Ocean(1977) & Silent Cries And Mighty Echoes(1979) for me was the best part of their music. Ocean especially is a must listen. It's a concept album about the rise and fall of Atlantis, and keeping that in mind, the music suits it perfectly. The keyboards create a superb atmosphere. Epic, Spacey & melodic. The concept and the music get along wonderfully. The keyboards and the bass are the main attraction here...with the guitar just playing a supporting role.

Planets(1981) is my second favorite...after oceans. The music really takes you for a journey. Sounds very futuristic with catchy melodies all over. The keyboards, again, are the highlights here. Definitely one of their best. Time To Turn(1982) is also similar to planets. The first half is really great, but the last two tracks weren't all that good. But on a whole, an 8/10 from me.

They have had numerous line-up changes, and that may account for some of their mediocre releases. I haven't given much of their 80s/90s material a listen yet, but what I've heard is that they aren't that good. Still need to get Ocean 2(which was their last known release...and supposedly a good one)

Eloy - MySpace

Contains only planets/Time to Turn/some other track which i don't recognize. Theirs 70s material is missing there.

Poseidon's Creation, Poseidon's creation - continuation(too long for a single youtube link)
Decay of Logos
Atlantis' Agony, Atlantis' Agony(continuation)

All three are from 'Ocean'.

Point Of No Return(from Planets)
The Sun Song(from Dawn)
The Bells Of Notre Dame(from Power And The Passion)

09-12-2008, 10:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
Demonoid Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 734	Eloy German progressive/space-rock band. Symphonic space-rock would be a good description of their music. Just a summary of what I've listened to (I'll note only the albums worth checking out)- Inside(1973) is more of a krautrock album without much of the Symphonic elements. It's completely psychedelic/space rock, with awesome use of organs and there's even a touch of...Jethro Tull?(well, actually, most of their music have some similarities with Jethro Tull/Pink Floyd) Power and the Passion(1975) is a concept album about time traveling. It's more of 70s progressive rock, mixed with their own touch of psychedelic/space rock. There are some superb solos as well but the album as a whole doesn't seem complete. Definitely worth listening to though. Dawn(1976), Ocean(1977) & Silent Cries And Mighty Echoes(1979) for me was the best part of their music. Ocean especially is a must listen. It's a concept album about the rise and fall of Atlantis, and keeping that in mind, the music suits it perfectly. The keyboards create a superb atmosphere. Epic, Spacey & melodic. The concept and the music get along wonderfully. The keyboards and the bass are the main attraction here...with the guitar just playing a supporting role. Planets(1981) is my second favorite...after oceans. The music really takes you for a journey. Sounds very futuristic with catchy melodies all over. The keyboards, again, are the highlights here. Definitely one of their best. Time To Turn(1982) is also similar to planets. The first half is really great, but the last two tracks weren't all that good. But on a whole, an 8/10 from me. They have had numerous line-up changes, and that may account for some of their mediocre releases. I haven't given much of their 80s/90s material a listen yet, but what I've heard is that they aren't that good. Still need to get Ocean 2(which was their last known release...and supposedly a good one) Eloy - MySpace Contains only planets/Time to Turn/some other track which i don't recognize. Theirs 70s material is missing there. Poseidon's Creation, Poseidon's creation - continuation(too long for a single youtube link) Decay of Logos Atlantis' Agony, Atlantis' Agony(continuation) All three are from 'Ocean'. Point Of No Return(from Planets) The Sun Song(from Dawn) The Bells Of Notre Dame(from Power And The Passion) Last edited by Demonoid; 09-12-2008 at 11:35 PM.