Electric Food

Introduction to Electric Food

Electric Food is the self-titled debut studio album by the German hard-rock band Electric Food, released in 1970. This album was issued on the Europa label, a budget imprint known for its various rock releases. The group is a studio side-project featuring members of other notable bands, including Lucifer's Friend and Asterix.

Band Composition and Recording

The band consists of guitarist Peter Hesslein, keyboardist Peter Hecht, bassist Dieter Horns, and drummer Joachim "Addy" Rietenbach. They are joined by George Mavros, a Greek vocalist credited as George Monro. Electric Food recorded the album in a brief session at Windrose Studios in Hamburg. The quick production aimed to capture the raw energy of the band's sound.

Musical Style and Features

The album delivers a blend of heavy distorted guitar riffs, powerful Hammond B3 organ runs, and driving proto-metal rhythms. Mavros's raspy vocals add to the hard rock aesthetic. The twelve tracks include both high-octane original compositions and energetic covers. Among these covers are Led Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love," The Animals' "House Of The Rising Sun," and Wilbert Harrison's "Let's Work Together." The original tracks include "The Reason Why," "Hey Down," and "Nosferatu," showcasing the band’s songwriting skills.

Conclusion

Electric Food was released in 1970 under the Europa label with the catalog number E 412.