Emergency

Get Out To The Country

Emergency Get Out To The Country
Label: Brain
Country: Germany
Released: 1973
Format: Vinyl,LP,Album

Artist and Album Overview

Emergency, a multinational ensemble based in Munich, Germany, released their third studio album titled Get Out To The Country in 1973. This album emerged from the vibrant Krautrock and progressive jazz-rock scene of the time. It was issued on the Brain label, with the catalog number brain 1037 / brain 1039.

Recording Details

The album was recorded at Bavaria Musikstudios in Munich. It was produced by Hanus Berka and the band itself, with engineering contributions from Jürgen Koppers and Dave Siddle. The recording sessions took place during a period when the band was refining their sound, combining elements of rock, jazz, and brass arrangements.

Key Contributors

Get Out To The Country features British guitarist Richard Palmer-James. He is known for his work with Supertramp and as a lyricist for King Crimson. His involvement as a co-writer and performer on this album marks a significant addition to the band's lineup. Alongside him, the group consists of Hanus Berka on various saxophones and flute, Peter Bischof on lead vocals and percussion, Veit Marvos on keyboards, Yerzy Ziembrowski on bass, and Bernd Knaak on drums.

Musical Composition

This album is characterized by a blend of high-energy brass-rock arrangements and bluesy guitar leads. It features expansive Mellotron washes and driving rhythms typical of Krautrock. The music draws comparisons to bands like If, Colosseum, Traffic, and Chicago. The album contains eight tracks, including the title epic that spans 12 minutes, which serves as a centerpiece of the record.

Track Highlights

Among the tracks, “I Know What's Wrong” and “Jeremiah” exemplify the band's fusion of genres. “Take My Hand” and “Confessions” offer melodic hooks interwoven with intricate instrumentation. The title track, “Get Out To The Country,” is a lengthy composition that showcases the band's musical prowess and cohesion.

Release Format

Get Out To The Country was released in vinyl format as an LP album, contributing to the physical music culture of the 1970s. The album cover and label design reflect the distinctive aesthetic of the era.

Conclusion

Emergency's Get Out To The Country was released in 1973 and produced by Hanus Berka.

Tracklist

A1I Know What's Wrong
Written-By – Palmer-James*Written-By – Marvos*
5:40
A2Jeremiah
Written-By – Berka*Written-By – Palmer-James*
6:00
A3Take My Hand
Written-By – Bischof*Written-By – Schnetzer*
5:30
A4Confessions
Written-By – Palmer-James*
4:00
B1Early In The Morning
Written-By – Bischof*
3:20
B2The Flag
Written-By – Berka*Written-By – Palmer-James*
3:58
B3Little Marie
Written-By – Palmer-James*Written-By – Marvos*
3:40
B4Get Out To The Country
Written By – Dennison-BerkaWritten-By – Dennison*Written-By – Berka*
12:00

Credits

  • Arranged By – Emergency
  • Drums, Percussion – Bernd Knaak
  • Electric Bass, Double Bass – Yerzy Ziembrowski
  • Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals – Richard Palmer-James
  • Engineer – Dave Siddle
  • Engineer – Jürgen Koppers
  • Layout, Photography By – Roland Ranetsberger
  • Lead Vocals, Timbales, Percussion – Peter Bischof
  • Management – Bodo Albes
  • Organ, Synthesizer, Electric Piano [Fender], Grand Piano, Mellotron – Veit Marvos
  • Producer – Emergency
  • Producer – Hanus Berka
  • Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Flute, Electric Piano [Fender], Mellotron – Hanus Berka
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