In the mid-Seventies, ATLANTIDE was the living proof that France too had was able to bear Progressive rock all star bands ! Around producer Jean-Pierre MASSIERA, the band was made of guitarist Bernard TORELLI (VISITORS), singer Patrick ATTALI (VISITORS), and drummer Jean-Marc MOUNTAIN (ORION). Their only album (1976) has also showed that, way beyond the all-star aspect, ATLANTIDE is very good in its kind, and even one of a kind ! Their music deals with intricate studied themes, sometimes as in YES (Just listen to the first 10 minutes of the CD, and "Heart Of The Sunrise” will come to your mind), as well as KING CRIMSON and VANILLA FUDGE. The instrumentation is enriched by some uses of mellotron and of sitar. The guitar’s acrobatic feats are worth Steve HOWE’s best times, and Robert FRIPP’s sharp electric solos. The rerelease by Musea includes four bonus tracks from the “Human Egg” album, recorded two years later with a similar line-up. That’s what they call opportunity !
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