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Floh De Cologne

Rockoper Profitgeier (pink/red vinyl)

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Original 1971 first pressing on Ohr on matte pink/red vinyl with gimmix-cover (no lyric-sheet insert) of the 3rd Floh De Cologne.

"This album is full of harsh left-wing criticism at the situation in Germany and reflects the social background with the student protests at the end of the 60s and a spirit of optimism which also had an effect on many workers. Unlike other german bands with a political approach like Eulenspygel the Floh de Cologne members didn't make any compromises. 'Profitgeier' is another german description for 'exploiter'. The album back cover for example is provided with invitations to join marxist organisations which especially were oriented at the USSR politics.
The songs are fading into each other which can be expected for a live presented rock 'opera' whereas this title can only be considered in the widest sense because of a very generic concept. Some applause is to detect here and there which demonstrates the live character. Musically the songs are dominated by rock n' roll, heavy rock and blues - technically good but not very ambitious - even not prog-related though. Maybe one could say pre-kraut with some reasons. Textually interesting parts are alternating with slogans which are way too simple or provocative, often presented as sprechgesang or recitative."

Details
File under: KrautrockArt Rock
Cat. number: OMM 56010, OMM 56.010
Year: 1971

This edition

condition: NM/EX

Format

First release without "Rockoper" on fully laminated gimmix-cover. Vinyl is in non-transparent red/pink vinyl.

Housed in a neutral white polylined innersleeve with "TNI 12.24 / 19 / 71 II N" print. Comes with a one-side printed folded 11" x 11" lyricposter with red on white print.

First cat.nr. on cover, second on label. On the label the title is also just ''Profitgeier''.

Recorded live on January 11th 1971 in Neumünster and on January 12th/13th 1971 at Windrose-Dumont Studio Hamburg

Release notes

First release without "Rockoper" on fully laminated gimmix-cover. Vinyl is in non-transparent red/pink vinyl. Housed in a neutral white polylined innersleeve with "TNI 12.24 / 19 / 71 II N" print. Comes with a one-side printed folded 11" x 11" lyricposter with red on white print. First cat.nr. on cover, second on label. On the label the title is also just ''Profitgeier''. Recorded live on January 11th 1971 in Neumünster and on January 12th/13th 1971 at Windrose-Dumont Studio Hamburg

Tracklist
A1He, Hallo Stift1:21
A2Die Einen Kommen Erster Klasse Zur Welt2:32
A3Wir Stehen Am Rande4:54
A4Bekenntnis Der Unpolitischen Väter1:35
A5Auf Dem Arbeitsmarkt5:28
A6Der Kapitalismus Stinkt3:13
B1Wir Brauchen Keine Millionäre7:37
B2Die Luft Gehört Denen, Die Sie Atmen1:46
B3Profitgeier7:05
B4Wir Werden Immer Mehr2:24
Credits
Dick Städtler
Bass, Guitar, Vocals
Gil
Cover
Hansi Frank
Drums, Vocals
Markus Schmidt
Guitar, Organ, Harmonica, Vocals
Dieter Klemm
Percussion, Vocals
Gerd Wollschon
Percussion, Vocals
Julius Schittenhelm
Producer