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CONTRACTION

CONTRACTION
1972 , CANADA , EAN CODE 619061205226 - EURO 15.50

Label: PROGQUEBEC

ALBUM REVIEW
Contraction is recognized as one of Quebec’s greatest progressive rock groups. Their two albums capture perfectly the beauty, originality, and adventure of Quebec’s music of that era.Contraction was formed by musicians accompanying keyboardist Franck Dervieux on his ground breaking "Dimension M" album in 1972, namely Yves Laferriere (bass), Christiane Robichaud (vocals), Michel Robidoux (guitar), and Christian St-Roch (drums). They were joined that same year by Robert Lachapelle (keyboards), Robert Stanley (guitar), Rawn Bankley (guitar), Marcel Huot (drums), Denis Farmer (drums), and Carlyle Miller (sax/flute). At the end of 1972, Contraction released their self-titled debut album, in both French and English versions. The band expands on many of the musical themes which were first explored on "Dimension M", and weaves a funky/bluesy undercurrent in which the listener is swept away by Robichaud's seductive vocalizing. The songwriting is strong, led by Laferrière, with Georges-Hebert Germain writing some lyrics. A must!