Kin Ping Meh

Concrete

Kin Ping Meh Concrete
Label: Nova
Country: Germany
Released: 1976
Format: Vinyl,LP,Album

Introduction to Concrete

Concrete is a double live album by the German hard rock band Kin Ping Meh. Released in 1976 on the Nova label, it captures the band during their German tour in late 1975. The album is cataloged as 6.28373 (6.28373 DP) and showcases a collection of live performances recorded with Conny Plank's mobile recording unit.

Lineup and Production

The album features a lineup that includes Geff Harrison on lead vocals, Gerhard "Gagey" Mrozeck on electric guitar, and Alan "Joe" Wroe on bass guitar. Drummer Charlie "Kalle" Weber provides the rhythmic foundation, while Chris Klöber, formerly of Curly Curve, contributes keyboards. The live sound was captured by the renowned engineer Conny Plank, with mixing handled by Klaus Bohlmann at Teldec Studio in Hamburg. The album was produced by Gorilla Musik and features cover illustration by Günter Blum.

Musical Content

Concrete spans 13 tracks across four vinyl sides. The album includes powerful live renditions of original songs alongside notable covers. Tracks like "Light Entertainment" and "Too Many People" reflect the band's hard rock roots. The rendition of The Beatles' "Come Together" showcases their ability to reinterpret classic rock material. Other songs such as "Night-Time Glider" and the 12-minute jam "High Time Whiskey Flyer" highlight the band's progressive rock influences. The set also features covers of Martha and the Vandellas' "Dancing In The Street" and "I Want To Die A Millionaire".

Legacy of the Release

Kin Ping Meh's Concrete serves as a document of the band's live energy and musical versatility. The album reflects a period of transition for the band, particularly with the introduction of Chris Klöber on keyboards. This live album captures a specific moment in the band’s history and their development in the hard rock and progressive rock scenes.

Technical Details

The album was recorded using Conny Plank's mobile recording unit, ensuring high-quality sound for a live performance. It was released in 1976, contributing to the band's discography during their active years in the 1970s.

Tracklist

A1Light Entertainment
Written-By – Mrozeck*Written-By – Harrison*Written-By – Weber*
4:15
A2Come Together
Written-By – Lennon-McCartney
5:35
A3Too Many People
Written-By – Weber*Written-By – Stephan*
4:27
A4Me And I
Written-By – Mrozeck*Written-By – Harrison*Written-By – Weber*
4:43
B1I Want To Die A Millionaire
Written-By – Klöber*Written-By – Harrison*
8:01
B2Night-Time Glider
Written-By – Wroe*Written-By – Mrozeck*Written-By – Harrison*
6:48
B3East Winds
Written-By – Klöber*Written-By – Harrison*
7:04
C1High Time Whiskey Flyer
Written-By – Wroe*Written-By – Mrozeck*Written-By – Harrison*
11:54
C2Blue Horizon
Written-By – Mrozeck*Written-By – Harrison*Written-By – Weber*
7:19
D1Dancing In The Street
Written-By – Gaye*Written-By – Stevenson*
3:39
D2Don't Force Your Horse
Written-By – Gassenmeier*Written-By – Gross*
4:43
D3Good Time Gracie
Written-By – Wroe*Written-By – Mrozeck*Written-By – Harrison*
3:42
D4Rock Is The Way
Written-By – Schmitt*Written-By – Mrozeck*
6:43

Credits

  • Bass – Alan "Joe" Wroe*
  • Drums, Percussion – Charlie Weber*
  • Engineer – Conny Plank
  • Engineer [Mix] – Klaus Bohlmann
  • Guitar – Gagey Mrozeck*
  • Illustration – Günter Blum
  • Keyboards – Chris Klöber*
  • Lacquer Cut By – S*
  • Lacquer Cut By – S*
  • Photography By – Christoph Scheinberger
  • Producer – Gorilla Musik
  • Vocals – Geff Harrison
Tags:
ROCK Hard Rock Prog Rock
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