Mini

Label: Pepita
Country: Hungary
Released: 1979
Format: Vinyl,LP,Album

Exploring Mini's "Úton A Föld Felé"

In 1979, Hungarian jazz-rock and progressive rock band Mini released their second studio album, "Úton A Föld Felé," which translates to "On the Way to Earth." The album was produced by Péterdi Péter and came out on the Pepita label. It has become a notable entry in the Hungarian rock scene of the late 1970s.

Band Lineup and Sound

The lineup for this album featured Ádám Török on flute, lead vocals, and percussion; Károly Németh on piano, Fender Rhodes electric piano, and string synthesizers; László Kunu on bass guitar, who replaced original member Alajos Németh; and Jenő Balogh on drums. Together, they crafted a sound that combined elements of blues, progressive rock, jazz fusion, and Hungarian rock songwriting.

Mini's style is characterized by fiery flute solos, intricate jazz-fusion keyboard progressions, and funk-infused bass lines. Their music draws comparisons to bands like Jethro Tull and Return to Forever. The album's tracks feature a blend of rock and jazz that creates a dynamic listening experience.

Key Tracks

One of the standout tracks on "Úton A Föld Felé" is "Bem Rockpart 6." This song pays tribute to the famous Budapest youth club, Bem Rockpart, where the band performed live regularly. The album consists of eight tracks, each showcasing the band's range and musical prowess. Other songs include "Úton A Föld Felé," "Nem Tudom, Hogy Merre?" and "Kell A Barátság!"

Vinyl Release Details

The album was released in vinyl format, both as an LP and as a collector's item for fans of the genre. "Úton A Föld Felé" captures the essence of Mini's artistic vision during this period, reflecting their commitment to innovative sound and composition. The album was released with catalog numbers SLPX 17616 and SLPX 17604.

Mini's "Úton A Föld Felé" was released in 1979 and features eight tracks across its vinyl format.

Tracklist

A1	Úton A Föld Felé = En Route To The Earth = В Пути К Земле Written-By – Németh KárolyWritten-By – S. Nagy IstvánWritten-By – Török Ádám*
A2	Nem Tudom, Hogy Merre? = I Don't Know Which Way = Я Не Знаю, Куда Written-By – Balogh JenőWritten-By – Németh AlajosWritten-By – S. Nagy IstvánWritten-By – Török Ádám
A3	Aszfalt-dzsungel = Asphalt Jungle = Асфальтовые Джунгли Written-By – Németh Károly
A4	Bem Rockpart 6. = No. 6, Rock Embankment = Рокк-набережная Written-By – Balogh JenőWritten-By – Németh KárolyWritten-By – S. Nagy IstvánWritten-By – Török Ádám
B1	Kell A Barátság! = You Need Friends! = Дружба Нужна! Written-By – Németh KárolyWritten-By – S. Nagy IstvánWritten-By – Török Ádám*
B2	Majdnem Szép Vagy = You Are Almost Beautiful = Ты Почти Красива Written-By – Németh KárolyWritten-By – S. Nagy IstvánWritten-By – Török Ádám*
B3	Aphrodité = Aphrodite = Афродита Written-By – Németh Károly
B4	Ne Nézz Vissza Haraggal! = Don't Look Back In Anger! = Не Оглядывайся В Гневе! Written-By – Balogh JenőWritten-By – Németh KárolyWritten-By – S. Nagy IstvánWritten-By – Török Ádám