Hidden Treasures (Eloy)

I've been on somewhat of a Progressive bend lately. It happens periodically that when something strikes me I ride it out until something else pulls me away. This time its hanging around longer than normal, and as a result I've really went into deep research mode. Ive done things like spending time on Amazon updating my preferences, wish lists, and purchases all to make my recommendations stronger. It was this activity that produced this discovery.

A German band named "ELOY", thats right "E-L-O-Y, Eloy". These guys have been around since 1969 and this is the first time Ive encountered them. And what a hidden treasure they turned out to be! 18 Studio Albums, various greatest hits volumes and even some box sets, all undetected by the average classic rock loving American! If you know them, then step up and comment, we need to hear from you!

Here s a bit of info on the band...

Founded in 1969 by guitarist Frank Bornemann, the band has endured several line-up changes, with Bornemann being the only consistent member of the group. In the 1980s, after a series of major splits in the group, Bornemann pursued a more commercial direction. Despite attracting a large following in Germany, the band never gained popularity in the United States. However, in later years, former members of the band re-joined, and in 1998 released the album Ocean 2, a return to the classic symphonic progressive rock genre for which the band was well known.

Bornemann described the origin of the name of the band thus: "The name Eloy is based on the book 'The Time Machine' by H.G. Wells. Wells describes in his book the situation of mankind about 800,000 years later, and 'Eloy' is a human race in his story. The Eloy in Wells' story have made a new start with the help of the time traveler. In a way, it was a new beginning for the human race. German rock bands in the late 1960s played mainly covers from other bands instead of playing their own compositions. Record deals for German bands were absolutely rare and German bands generally were considered to be second class bands in their own country. At that time it was a strong effort for a German band to come out with only their own compositions. It was a start into an unknown future, and from this point of view, comparable to the human race in Wells' story. That is why I got the idea to name the band 'Eloy'."

When I concluded my research it was easy to see that an album named "Ocean" had the most favorable ratings and positive reviews. So that was my starting point. And so today, it is also yours ... The entire album consists of 4 songs and since that's my typical posting, you get a Hidden Treasure bonus - 4 tracks and a whole album experience.

Check this out!

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OCEAN
1977