Camembert Electrique [Import]

Product Description
UK reissue of their third album, recorded in 1971. A skillful blend of jazz-influenced space rock, unconventional psychedlia and bizarre experimentation, it includes their classic 'Foghat Digs Holes In Space'. 2001 release. Standard jewel case.

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Camembert Electrique [Import]

Average customer rating: Heavy space This is a goody Outrageous psychedelia is where it's at! Daevid Allen y Gong en otro planeta Gong at their most rocking!

Camembert Electrique Gong Manufacturer: Snapper Music Group ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Flying Teapot (Radio Gnome Invisible, Pt. 1) Angel's Egg (Radio Gnome Invisible, Pt. 2) You Magick Brother Fish Rising ASIN: B000059ZDM Release Date: 2001-08-22

Tracks:

1. Radio Gnome
2. You Can't Kill Me
3. I've Bin Stone Before/Mister Long Shanks/O Mother
4. Mister Long Shanks: O Mother/I Am Your Fantasy
5. Dynamite/I Am Your Animal
6. Wet Cheese Delirium
7. Squeezing Sponges over Policemen's Heads
8. Fohat Digs Holes in Space
9. Tried So Hard
10. Tropical Fish: Selene
11. Gnome the Second

Album Description

UK reissue of their third album, recorded in 1971. A skillful blend of jazz-influenced space rock, unconventional psychedlia and bizarre experimentation, it includes their classic 'Foghat Digs Holes In Space'. 2001 release. Standard jewel case.

Customer Reviews:

Heavy space.......2006-11-20

Released in 1971 this album shows Gong adopting the heavy space rock sound that would carry them through their most distinctive and classic works: Flying Teapot (1973); Angel's Egg (1973); and You (1974) (aka The Radio Gnome Trilogy). Unfortunately, after the excellent You album Daevid Allen left the band and Gong moved in a jazz rock direction. Although I like the jazz rock phase of Gong, it does not quite compare with the magic of their 1971-1974 output, and especially the excellent Camembert Electrique.

The core lineup on this album contains French and English musicians of considerable skill: the first-rate Pip Pyle (drums); Christian Tritsch (bass guitar); Didier Malherbe (saxophones, flute); Gilli Smyth (vocals, "space whisper"); and bandleader Daevid Allen (vocals, electric guitars, and bass). Also present are two brief appearances by keyboardists Eddy Louiss (Hammond organ and piano); and Constantin Simonovitch (phased piano). I think it goes without saying that all of the musicians in Gong are excellent. In fact, Gong has had some of prog's best drummers including Pip and the late Pierre Moerlen. When the band really gets going, the ensemble work can get very complex. The bass playing is extremely aggressive and Christian favors a slightly distorted tone on his Fender. In fact, this tone was used by bassist Mike Howlett during the subsequent albums during the 73-75 period. Coupled with some wild playing on an equally distorted electric guitar, the interplay between the bassist and guitarist is hair raising. Pip of course really drives everything along with his incredible technique. Although I really enjoy Daevid's vocal style and altered spoke word passages, his approach may not appeal to everybody.

The 11 tracks on this album all (more or less) blend into one another and include very spacey instrumental interludes that feature Gilli Smyth's sultry space whisper, short experimental passages that fature tape loops and other electronic experimentation, and thunderous prog rock workouts. Of all the tracks on the album it is only Tried so Hard that comes even somewhat close to being a "song" with melodies - it actually brings a bit of a reprieve, especially after the cacophonous closing jam on Fohat Digs Holes in Space, although it too is pretty crazy in its own way. I guess it is worth mentioning that Fohat... comes close to the sound that Gong would get on albums like Angel's Egg although I think that, in general, the blueprint was pretty much established with this album.

This reissue by Charly is, like all of the other Gong releases by Charly, pretty lousy. The liner notes are however, informative although the sound quality is only just OK.

All in all this is an incredible album of very heavy progressive space rock. The musicianship is positively top shelf and the music gets pretty cosmic at times. This is fantastic stuff all around that is highly recommended along with Continental Circus (1972); Flying Teapot; Angel's Egg, and You.

This is a goody.......2006-04-03

I don't write much, but I had to write a few words for Camembert Electrigue, A good cd all the way through(If your use to Gong's goofyness) but if you don't know Gong that well,I think you should still get this cd , just for Tropical fish: Selene,Tried so hard and You can't kill me, give it a chance it will grow on you.

Outrageous psychedelia is where it's at!.......2005-10-06

If you're looking for an introduction to the most spaced-out, psychedelic rock band ever, then this is the album for you! Camembert Electrique is a magical mix of catchy lyrics, heady rythmns and comical inserts that pleases from start to finish. No holds barred in this blast through fun-and-funky music to sit down and toke to!

Daevid Allen y Gong en otro planeta.......2003-03-27

Aunque Magick Brother es un gran disco, Camembert Electrique muestra lo mejor de Gong, excelente guitarra y voces (incluyendo a Gilli Smyth y su particular aporte), un grupo cohesionado pero sobre todo extraordinarias canciones, mezclando sicodelia, progresivo, atmósferas espaciales, jazz y un toque de demencia. Daevid Allen brilla como nunca y consigue uno de los mejores trabajos sicodélicos de todos los tiempos, aunque su propuesta no tenga mucho que ver con otros exponentes de éste estilo (algo similar ocurre con el debut de Soft Machine, otro disco genial). Pese a no ser lo más conocido de Gong, Camembert deja en claro que las ideas de Allen y compañia volaban muy alto a principios de los 70's. Indispensable para fanáticos de la sicodelia y altamente recomendado para adictos al rock progresivo, asi como para los que buscan un guitarrista y cantante realmente singular o para quienes simplemente deseen escuchar a un grupo único.

Gong at their most rocking!.......2002-08-17

1971's Camembert Electrique shows Gong at their most rocking. This album was originally released on the French BYG label. This was still two years off before the band was signed to Virgin Records. At this point, the band consisted of Daevid Allen, Gilli Smyth (the oldest member, who was nearly 40 at the time), Pip Pyle, Christian Tritsch, and Didier Malherbe. Notice the lack of Steve Hillage or Tim Blake. That means you won't find any of those killer lead guitars like on You or VCS-3 synth bubbles (but you will get your share of eerie glissando guitar from Allen here). Instead, you get a raw, aggressive, rocking Gong. Songs like "You Can't Kill Me", "Dynamite: I Am Your Animal" and "Mister Long Shanks" are examples of the more rocking side of Gong you don't get on their Virgin-era albums. All with their playful humor you expect from the band from the 1971-74 era. "I've Bin Stone Before" is a pretty silly Bob Dylan imitation (I guess Daevid Allen was thinking of Dylan's "Rainy Day Women 12 & 35" aka "Everybody Must Get Stoned"). "Fohats Digs Holes in Space" is one of Gong's excellent trademark space rock goodies complete with glissando guitar, same for the "I am Your Fantasy" section of "Mister Long Shanks". Since this predates the Radio Gnome Trilogy, there is no concept behind this album, so you won't find any stories about the Octave Doctors, Zero the Hero, and the Pot Head Pixies (but you can find a Pot Head Pixie on the cover to this album). Aside from You, this is by far my favorite Gong album, and if you're a fan of this band, be sure to get this album.

Average customer rating: The best Gong record for punk fans Madness as art one to buy

Camembert Electrique Gong Manufacturer: Charly ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Angel's Egg (Radio Gnome Invisible, Pt. 2) The Flying Teapot (Radio Gnome Invisible, Pt. 1) Magick Brother You Gazeuse! ASIN: B0000070JF Release Date: 2006-11-21

Tracks:

1. Radio Gnome
2. You Can't Kill Me
3. I've Bin Stone Before/Mister Long Shanks/O Mother
4. Mister Long Shanks: O Mother/I Am Your Fantasy
5. Dynamite/I Am Your Animal
6. Wet Cheese Delirium
7. Squeezing Sponges over Policemen's Heads
8. Fohat Digs Holes in Space
9. Tried So Hard
10. Tropical Fish: Selene
11. Gnome the Second

Customer Reviews:

The best Gong record for punk fans.......2002-09-09

This is a great record released prior to the Radio Gnome Invisible trilogy, scruffily but effectively recorded with primitive psychedelic effects such as tape loops hinting at things to come. Although not nearly as amazing as, say, "You," the album has a rough charm that sometimes suits my mood better that the headier pleasures of the trilogy. Unlike the trilogy, it rocks rather than grooves, and explores Daevid Allen's more aggressive lyrical themes with appropriately rocking guitar riffs and tougher jams. It's actually a better record than "Flying Teapot," more fun and engaging all the way through, although the bass player's charming misfit "And You Tried So Hard" sounds dated even on THIS cd. It has been called a prequel to the RGI trilogy, and if you have the trilogy and like it I simply cannot imagine that you wouldn't want to own this as well.

Madness as art.......2000-01-29

Daevid Allen belongs to Syd Barrett, Skip Spence and Roky Erickson's tradition... a kind of psychedelic troubadour, tortured, but brilliant. This album is not, in my opinion, the best Gong's work (I prefer "Magick Brother" and "Angel's Egg", but it's very, very dazed and criative. Truly hymns of psychedelia, such "I've Been Stoned Before" and "Fohat Dig Holes In Space" (this one, an all-time rock'n'roll classic) makes this album unique.

one to buy.......1999-07-29

Classic. Wickedly funny and P'delic but not as p'delic as others. It rocks. A classic Gong.

Average customer rating:

Camembert Electrique Gong Manufacturer: Jvc Japan ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Compilations | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music | Ambient | Dance Pop | Disco | Drum & Bass | Electronica | Freestyle | Techno-House | Trance | Trip Hop General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000056C6K Release Date: 2001-01-16

Tracks:

1. Radio Gnome
2. You Can't Kill Me
3. I've Bin Stone Before/Mister Long Shanks/O Mother
4. Mister Long Shanks: O Mother/I Am Your Fantasy
5. Dynamite/I Am Your Animal
6. Wet Cheese Delirium
7. Squeezing Sponges over Policemen's Heads
8. Fohat Digs Holes in Space
9. Tried So Hard
10. Tropical Fish: Selene
11. Gnome the Second

Album Description

Japanese reissue of the progressive rock act's 1972 album. Digitally remastered using 20 bit K2 Super Coding. Packaged in a miniature gatefold LP sleeve. 2000 release.

Album Details

The Japanese version features a limited LP sleeve style cover. 20 bit digitally remastered.

Average customer rating: The best Gong record for punk fans Madness as art one to buy

Camembert Electrique Gong Manufacturer: Charly ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Angel's Egg (Radio Gnome Invisible, Pt. 2) The Flying Teapot (Radio Gnome Invisible, Pt. 1) Magick Brother You Gazeuse! ASIN: B000026W14 Release Date: 1999-07-01

Tracks:

1. Radio Gnome
2. You Can't Kill Me
3. I've Bin Stone Before/Mister Long Shanks/O Mother
4. Mister Long Shanks: O Mother/I Am Your Fantasy
5. Dynamite/I Am Your Animal
6. Wet Cheese Delirium
7. Squeezing Sponges over Policemen's Heads
8. Fohat Digs Holes in Space
9. Tried So Hard
10. Tropical Fish: Selene
11. Gnome the Second

Customer Reviews:

The best Gong record for punk fans.......2002-09-09

This is a great record released prior to the Radio Gnome Invisible trilogy, scruffily but effectively recorded with primitive psychedelic effects such as tape loops hinting at things to come. Although not nearly as amazing as, say, "You," the album has a rough charm that sometimes suits my mood better that the headier pleasures of the trilogy. Unlike the trilogy, it rocks rather than grooves, and explores Daevid Allen's more aggressive lyrical themes with appropriately rocking guitar riffs and tougher jams. It's actually a better record than "Flying Teapot," more fun and engaging all the way through, although the bass player's charming misfit "And You Tried So Hard" sounds dated even on THIS cd. It has been called a prequel to the RGI trilogy, and if you have the trilogy and like it I simply cannot imagine that you wouldn't want to own this as well.

Madness as art.......2000-01-29

Daevid Allen belongs to Syd Barrett, Skip Spence and Roky Erickson's tradition... a kind of psychedelic troubadour, tortured, but brilliant. This album is not, in my opinion, the best Gong's work (I prefer "Magick Brother" and "Angel's Egg", but it's very, very dazed and criative. Truly hymns of psychedelia, such "I've Been Stoned Before" and "Fohat Dig Holes In Space" (this one, an all-time rock'n'roll classic) makes this album unique.

one to buy.......1999-07-29

Classic. Wickedly funny and P'delic but not as p'delic as others. It rocks. A classic Gong.

Average customer rating: Prog Rock Stoner's Classic a little light, but a lot of fun

Camembert Electrique Gong Manufacturer: Resurgence UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Progressive | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000003RTS Release Date: 1999-01-01

Tracks:

1. Radio Gnome
2. You Can't Kill Me
3. I've Bin Stone Before/Mister Long Shanks/O Mother
4. Mister Long Shanks: O Mother/I Am Your Fantasy
5. Dynamite/I Am Your Animal
6. Wet Cheese Delirium
7. Squeezing Sponges over Policemen's Heads
8. Fohat Digs Holes in Space
9. Tried So Hard
10. Tropical Fish: Selene
11. Gnome the Second

Customer Reviews:

Prog Rock Stoner's Classic.......2002-08-24

Pretty much the beginning of the long, complicated existence of Gong, Camembert Electrique is a very solid debut, being both well performed and somewhat adverturous, and basically just plain fun. Unlike some of the ensuing efforts, such as the three albums comprising the Invisible Gnome Trilogy, the format here is one of individual songs rather than long space pieces moving into one another, many of which are quite memorable and among the better pieces in the Gong catalog. Also unlike following works, the keyboards are much less present, making this one more of a guitar dominated effort. Most Gongheads would already have this, but progressive rock fans in general would likely enjoy this (although Angel's Egg is probably the peak of Gong).

a little light, but a lot of fun.......2001-01-10

I've heard early Gong described as "psychedelic space fusion," which is pretty accurate, although here the jazziness comes through more in the presence of the saxophone than anything else, and the spaciness only shows up occasionally. The general sound is pretty much that of 60s psych, with hints of early Zappa (particularly in the rather silly vocal interludes scattered about the album, which consist mostly of recitations of meaningless French phrases like "tu veux un camembert?" and "radio gnome invisible"). The band makes much use of building tension through repetition in the first half of the album (particularly effective in the wonderfully propulsive "You Can't Kill Me"), and unexpected genre-switching in the second half -- particularly in "Tried So Hard," which goes from folky psych-pop to proto-metal at the drop of a hat. Overall the album is very eccentrically enjoyable, although it's not particularly deep or mind-blowing.

Average customer rating:

Camembert Electrique Gong Manufacturer: Charly ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Flying Teapot (Radio Gnome Invisible, Pt. 1) Magick Brother ASIN: B00006L9TZ Release Date: 2002-10-21

Tracks:

1. Radio Gnome
2. You Can't Kill Me
3. I've Bin Stone Before/Mister Long Shanks/O Mother
4. Mister Long Shanks: O Mother/I Am Your Fantasy
5. Dynamite/I Am Your Animal
6. Wet Cheese Delirium
7. Squeezing Sponges over Policemen's Heads
8. Fohat Digs Holes in Space
9. Tried So Hard
10. Tropical Fish: Selene
11. Gnome the Second

Album Description

This 1971 release was the first "real" Gong album (1970's MAGICK BROTHER was really Daevid Allen and Gilli Smyth with friends, recorded before the band's official debut). It's a psychedelic/space-rock classic, hinting at the conceptual/musical heights reached by the forthcoming "Radio Gnome Trilogy" but characterized by harder-edged riffing and fewer ethereal moments (Steve Hillage and Tim Blake had not yet come aboard). Allen's underground-oriented psycho-sexual, beatnik lyrics are a winning combination of wisdom and whimsy, but it's the music that makes CAMEMBERT. Allen's patented "glissando guitar" style (a spacy, flowing sound achieved with delay effects and a slide) puts the band in early Pink Floyd territory, as do the long, atmospheric jams. There's also a distinct jazz influence in both Pip Pyle's bop-inspired drumming and Didier Malherbe's freaky sax. These elements combined with Gilli Smyth's ambient/erotic "space whisper" backing vocals and Allen's winning tunesmithery to create some of the least pretentious art-rock ever heard. Charly. 2005.

Album Details

Reissued in a Thick Cardboard Gatefold Sleeve to Recreate the Look and Feel of the Original Vinyl Album. Features Original Artwork and Sleeve Notes as Well as Updated Liner Notes.

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