Frumpy - Live (1973) | CLOCKWORK PEACH

Label: Philips
Country: Germany
Released: 1973
Format: Vinyl,LP,Album

Frumpy's Live: A Raw Display of Musical Talent

The German band Frumpy released their double live album titled Live in early 1973 under the Philips label. The album captures performances recorded between December 1971 and April 1972 during their final concert tour in Germany, specifically in Hamburg, Bielefeld, and Bünde. This release is notable for featuring the classic quintet lineup, consisting of Inga Rumpf on lead vocals and acoustic guitar, Jean-Jacques Kravetz on Hammond organ and electric piano, Rainer Baumann on lead guitar, Karl-Heinz Schott on bass guitar, and Carsten Bohn on drums and percussion.

Recording and Production

The album was engineered by Thomas Kukuck, J. Osieka, and P. Kretschmann. Liner notes were provided by Gabriele Fiebelkorn. Live consists of seven extended tracks across four vinyl sides, showcasing a blend of hard rock, blues improvisation, and progressive organ suites. The album features pieces like "Keep On Going," a 12-minute exploration of sound, and the 22-minute centerpiece "Release," which illustrates the band's ability to meld different musical styles. The track "Duty" stands out as a 17-minute progressive suite, while the inclusion of Bessie Smith's "Backwater Blues" adds a bluesy touch to the collection.

Musical Style and Performance

Frumpy's music on this album embodies a rich tapestry of genres, including psychedelic rock, blues rock, and Krautrock. The energy captured in these live performances reflects the band's dynamic stage presence before they disbanded in 1972. Following their breakup, members Inga Rumpf, Jean-Jacques Kravetz, and Karl-Heinz Schott formed the band Atlantis, continuing their musical journey.

The album Live serves as a powerful representation of Frumpy's sound during a critical period in their career. It is a vivid illustration of their live capabilities, blending heavy blues with complex progressive arrangements. This release stands as a document of their final concert tour, making it an essential piece for fans of the band and the wider progressive rock scene.

Live was released on vinyl as a 2xLP album with catalog number 6623 037.

Tracklist

A1	Keep On Going Written-By – I. Rumpf*	12:04
A2	Singing Songs Written-By – I. RumpfWritten-By – R. Baumann	8:53
B1	Backwater Blues Written-By – Bessie Smith	4:55
B2	Duty Written-By – I. RumpfWritten-By – J. J. Kravetz	17:33
C	Release Written-By – C. BohnWritten-By – I. Rumpf	21:55
D1	Take Care Of Illusion Written-By – I. RumpfWritten-By – J. J. Kravetz	8:54
D2	To My Mother Written-By – I. RumpfWritten-By – J. J. KravetzWritten-By – H. SchottWritten-By – R. Baumann	11:28