Poland, Warsaw / Warszawa 1983
Following the classical method of every DJ's, and after a quick piece does not serve the people cuddly, gradually slow down pace, guided unto little bit lighter climates, namely the disc Bluffmania, the band's debut titled: Moss Natuiry States forces, which is one of the first national disc hooking a mainstream hard rock.
Year 1977 resulted in a very important event for the Polish rock - Robert Milewski and gentlemen Januszko Matt decided to start a band. Moss worked initially composed Januszko Matthew, Robert Milewski, Janusz Łakomiec, Christopher Fijalkowski, Adam Lewandowski, Andrzej Nowicki (later Perfect) and Janusz Domanski. Over the next six years the team won moderate fame for his own style of playing music, complete both the hardrock, artrocka, fusion, and especially popular in Poland at the baroque rock. After releasing several singles and numerous personnel changes, in 1983, finally saw the full-length album. And even two. Here I will address this first, or "Bluffmanią" album full of freshness, while kept in a characteristic only for Mechu style. CD cover could 22 years ago in our country, shocking - mainly black and white photo of band members, but the jaskrawoczerwono wyszminkowanymi mouth. Well, it might shock people too much, and in any event, the intrigue. Intrigued by the disc is adjusted so ... Church bells
bring to the song "Drinkin 'with the Devil Bruderszaft." After a while we hear a guitar riff - a dynamic, fast, simple and the simplicity is wonderful. Riff, who, though Moss was at a different time, place and was well promoted, it could now mean so much to rock music as "Smoke on the Water," "Iron Man" or "Highway to Hell." I am not exaggerating. Of course you would have to slightly improve the sound and elaborate detail, but it also closes with a "different time and place." Echoing background produced by the synthesizer sounds skillfully control the voltage. Vocally there is only granted Januszko - maybe he does not have the power, but he sings better than fine, and his voice has an interesting color (niekojarzącą so clearly from Osbourne as 20 years later). But when in the middle, "I drank ..." is a change of pace and sound mitigation, there is also Robert Milewski. He sings a much cleaner, which fits well with this part of the track. Here also begins his magic sax Tomasz Szukalski - maybe not a star, but certainly esteemed company in Polish jazz.
The second disc is placed on the title track. It is quite extensive, though less than a five-minute composition. Much slower and lighter than the previous one. Robert Milewski reproduced voice sings the whole world around him is a lie. Again we hear the saxophone, there are also backing vocals, and above all, an interesting echo effect applied.
"Is It Possible" is by far the easiest and most commercial track on the album, becoming the biggest (and probably only) hit team. Fast, bouncy, a little jazzy, even landed on one of the top three-way charts. I wrote the commercial, which does not mean that it is bad - quite the contrary. He just is lightweight, easy and pleasant, even the text is rather a joke - Januszko complains that it is difficult to simultaneously meet the needs of women and be the star of the stage. At times almost crying.
"It will go back once" to półballada. Neither the text nor the music is not anything in particular stands out, except that it is the lightest thing on the album. Unfortunately, too - the weakest.
Next on the record number is the "Four Walls." And again, a powerful strike. The same characteristic sound of guitars, synthesizers create an interesting background, and make remarkable composition, good vocals ... Text a little absurd, though a perfect match for the rest. Feel the rock verve, while an incredible lightness - that is, the moss, which have become accustomed to the previous pieces.
sixth song is called "Machine". The title refers to us - Robert Milewski is delighted with this perpetual motion machine - a human being. Again, makes itself felt Szukalski saxophone - a group at times shows that, in touching on jazz conventions feel very well (in Finally, the publisher is Poljazz), but in any case this is not fusion. If we were to categorize this music, it is only as ... Mechu music! Also pay attention to the avant-garde, with a light touch of ambient music, free entry.
"Spear", again like "Is It Possible" is about the connection between rock music and women "Every day in the morning she wakes me up again, nice and healthy, a frenzy every night." Words, however, are far more provocative. "I'm going to it, getting ready for the spear," Sami domyślcie what the title stands for "Spear".
The whole closes instrumental art-rock suite (may not suite, and even if it's very compact, because it only lasts five and a half minutes), "Nautilus." Decorated in a little calmer pace provides a synthesis of the album - contains all the elements repeated in the previous issues, but also adds something. This piece is more serious than others, and brings a little bit (see the guitar and saxophone) with Pink Floyd. Wonderful end to a perfect album.
"Bluffmania" should be on every shelf. This is one of the best records in the convention of an ambitious rock that formed in our country. Its content is also very eclectic and cohesive. Then there are original, fresh cuts, the high skills of musicians, intriguing lyrics and is something that distinguishes the true artists of the great craftsmen. It is scary to think what would happen if Robert Milewski, not holed up somewhere in the states, and the team rather than break up and come back after 18 years (1986-2004) has fulfilled the 18 years his work.
MBB Wandowicz, ArtRock.pl
Track Listings:
first Drinkin 'With the Devil Bruderszaft [6:35]
2. Bluffmania [4:50]
third Is It Possible [3:20]
4th It will return once [5:20]
5th Four Walls [5:15]
6th Machine [3:15]
7th Spear [5:20]
8th Nautilus [5:15]
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