Saturday, October 15, 2011

Popol Vuh, In den Gärten Pharaos (side A)

1971's In den Gärten Pharaos consists of two side-long tracks.  Both feature slowly evolving synthesizer drones over vaguely indigenous-sounding percussion.  The title track on side A rolls gently, while "Vuh" on side B is harsher and more aggressive.  My 1997 pressing features a nice reproduction of the original gatefold (the simple design on an orange background is tasteful and appropriate) and super-thick vinyl, but distorted trebly parts sound unnecessarily harsh and reflect an inadequate mastering job.


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