Dom
Edge of time

THE REVIEW

The Arlequins website describes them as essential. The group is made up of four core members based in Dusseldorf, but it can be considered multi-ethnic, including German, Polish, and Hungarian musicians. They create atmospheres that seamlessly blend cosmic, folk, and psych, yet naturally, there’s an occasional hint of prog, much like a well-prepared dish with dry Marsala. This is their only release, and it’s a real shame because the album has aged very well over the years due to its excellent musical balance between styles. You might encounter dark or claustrophobic moments, somber tones, but that’s what I really like, so forgive me. As is often necessary with krautrock, one must detach from Anglo-Saxon or American stereotypes; this is European music with only four tracks and a minimalistic cover. You will find an organ that's sometimes liturgical, an evanescent flute, guitar arpeggios that seem to come from far away, all blended with never intrusive noise. Dive into this leaden flavor, and I will skip references to more famous bands from the years to come because DOM was already creating this in 1970.