Ertlif – Ertlif 1972 Switzerland, Progressive Rock

In Switzerland, there weren't just the halberd-bearing guards that the Pope took for himself to stay protected behind the Vatican walls, but back in the day, between '70 and '78, there was also a progressive band heavily influenced by British psychedelic rock, so much so that they were, in some ways, compared to the more famous and acclaimed "Pink Floyd".

This was their first self-titled album, released in 1972, featuring Teddy Riedo on bass, Danny Andrey on guitars, James Mosberger on keyboards, Hans Borlin on percussion, and the singer/guitarist Richard Rusinski.

Their style was described as a blues-prog-psychedelic rock (incorporating keyboards such as a sumptuous Hammond organ, a Mellotron, and an electric piano), with a dose of Krautrock & hard rock.

In addition to the already mentioned "Pink Floyd," the music of these "Ertlif" can also be compared to the German band "Jane" and to another semi-unknown Swiss group, "Exit".

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