Gamma - 1974 - Darts

Gamma

1974 

Darts

01. Wishing Like Children Part One 3:15
02. Wishing Like Children Part Two 2:11
03. Exposal 5:03
04. Endless 2:24
05. Goodbye Holiday 6:11
06. Darts 6:45
07. Anna's Mood 2:28
08. Heart Rythme 4:43
09. Your Face 3:30

Bass – Rob Goubitz
Drums, Percussion – Hans Van Der Schaft
Keyboards – Paul Poulissen
Guitar – Lex Bolderdijck (tracks: A2, A5, B1)
Percussion – Bob Martens
Guitar – Wouter Hasebos

Recorded 19, 20, 21, 22, 24 and 27 October 1974 at DALI PRESS STUDIO's B.V. Machineweg 8-12, Nederhorst den Berg. Holland.

Special thanks to Ralph Dragstra and Petra

"Darts" is quite a bit different and is a mix of sensual soft fusion with occasional loud guitar and organ leads. I like the mood of this one, and is quite pleasant. And for certain the better of the two efforts.

"Darts" is on the Pandora label (like Crypto) whereas the debut is considered one of The Netherlands' rarest private presses.

Gamma's sophomore effort Darts is a welcome departure from their debut. Gone are the iffy vocals and its place is an excellent blend of sensual soft fusion mixed with occasional loud guitar and organ leads. I really like the mood of this album, and the grooves are superb. Generally mislabeled as a prog rock album, Darts belongs more to the jazz rock school. Not flashy in the slightest, but focus is on melody and rhythm, where it should be. Speaking of Focus, 'Your Face' sounds lifted straight from the Moving Waves sessions. Great album, almost every track a winner!