Brainstorm (9)

Brainstorm originated from Baden-Baden (in South West Germany), as the eccentric Mothers Of Invention inspired combo with the unlikely name Fashion Prick (earlier [a1190681]). Later, wisely changing name and becoming Brainstorm, they still attempted to shock with their debut album , which caused a scandal due to its outrageous cover. The music on both Brainstorm albums was a highly inventive blend of songs and instrumentals, with a touch of Zappa, and Canterbury inspired certainly, akin to Caravan, Hatfield & The North, Soft Machine, etc., but also with a style all of their own. Highlighted by quality musicianship, notably a dizzying array of winds and keyboards, with complexly arranged instrumentals and, like the Dutch band Supersister, a penchant for eccentric tongue-in-cheek humour. Brainstorm lived up to their name, and both albums are classics of the genre. Roland Schaeffer later became a bastion of Guru Guru and [a644175] has fronted numerous fusion bands since. To list rights attributed to the band please use the Brainstorm (5) entity.