DIABOLUS - DIABOLUS

(NEW LP) (AKARMA)

REISSUE

This Diabolus album, recorded in London (but released in Germany) in 1971, is one of those mega-rarities about which very little else is known.

What is known however, is that this well-crafted blend of prog rock with psychedelic inflections, clever guitar and flute solos and sprinklings of jazz rock (putting to mind Jethro Tull more than just a little bit), make for a very interesting and enjoyable listen.

And despite its having been produced by a small label, the production is top notch.

It will undoubtedly appeal to aficionados of bands like Audience, Ton Ton Macoute and Jethro Tull.

An authentic jewel that deserves rediscovery!

Diabolus (5) – Diabolus
Diabolus (5) - Diabolus

Label:    Akarma – AK 340
Format:    
Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue
Country:    Italy
Released:    
Genre:    Rock
Style:    Prog Rock, Hard Rock

A1        Lonely Days
Written-By – J. Hadfield*
7:21
A2        Night Clouded Moon
Arranged By – J. Hadfield*
Written-By – Trad.*
5:50
A3        1002 Nights
Written-By – A. Hadfield*, E. Von Seibold*, J. Hadfield*, P. Howard*
4:51
A4        3 Piece Suite
Written-By – A. Hadfield*, E. Von Seibold*, J. Hadfield*, P. Howard*
7:10
B1        Lady Of The Moon
Written-By – A. Hadfield*, E. Von Seibold*, J. Hadfield*, P. Howard*
4:01
B2        Laura Sleeping
Adapted By – J. Hadfield*
Written-By – Cotton*
6:11
B3        Spontenuity
Written-By – A. Hadfield*, E. Von Seibold*, J. Hadfield*, P. Howard*
6:27
B4        Raven's Call
Written-By – A. Hadfield*, E. Von Seibold*, J. Hadfield*, P. Howard*
6:22

    Produced For – Shel Talmy Productions
    Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Bellaphon
    Copyright © – Akarma Records
    Pressed By – Record Industry – 88155
    Recorded At – Sound Techniques, London

    Bass, Vocals – Anthony Hadfield
    Drums, Percussion – Ellwood Von Seibold
    Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Organ, Piano, Vocals – Philip Howard (2)
    Lead Guitar, Vocals – John Hadfield (2)
    Producer [Uncredited] – Hugh Murphy

Variant rear sleeve, labels and barcode from this other Akarma reissue.
Released in late 2010 or early 2011 according to the progression of Record Industry sequential numbers.

[Rear sleeve]
Produced by Shel Talmy Productions
Printed in Germany by Johannes Alt, Frankfurt
[the latter is an artwork leftover]

℗ 1972 Bellaphon
© 2005 Akarma Records

    Matrix / Runout (Side A, stamped): 88155 1A AK 340
    Matrix / Runout (Side B, stamped): 88155 1B AK 340
    Barcode (Printed text): 8 034003 293406
    Barcode (Compact text): 8034003293406