End Of The World – APHRODITE’S CHILD****

End Of The World/Don’t Try To Catch A River/Mister Thomas/Rain & Tears/The Grass Is No Green/Valley Of Sadness/You Always Stand In My Way/The Shepherd & The Moon/Day Of The Fool

End Of The World was the debut album from the Greek progressive group Aphrodite’s Child. Their single Rain & Tears was a big European hit. Both Vangelis and Demis Roussos would move on to successful solo careers.

“Their classic debut album was released in 1968 and featured the international hit Rain and Tears, partially inspired by Procol Harum’s A Whiter Shade Of Pale. However, the album revealed a more experimental side to the band’s nature with such psychedelic gems as The Grass Is No Green, You Always Stand In My Way and Day Of The Fool.”

“An exceptionally innovative trio from Greece, who performed an unusual blend of psych, progressive, melodic rock (with occasional elements of jazz) led by the unique high-register voice of Demis Roussos, embellished sometimes by the use of traditional Greek instruments and music.”

“Lots of atmospheric listening enjoyment, using many different styles, but it all has a certain quality to it which is hard to pin down. They were active toward the end of popular music's psychedelic era, and everything here takes the listener to that period, without being trite. They were masterful musicians who delivered the goods without fail.”

“The title track End Of The World, sets the mood; nice gentle melody, stream-ofconsciousness lyrics, and a vocal delivery only Roussos could deliver. There are light, folk-like tunes, some pop/jazz fusion numbers and some genuinely dark and eerie songs. The Grass Is No Green is a pretty good example of this.”

“Aphrodite's Child’s very interesting debut album from the golden era of psychedelia. Mostly the album represents excellent, even perfect psychedelic pop/rock, but in one or two songs, the album takes a dive into the average. However, mostly this album is very enjoyable.”

“A classic of the psychedelic era and an early prog attempt, this album remains to this day a formidable achievement. Vangelis' superb feel for melody and lyricism and Roussos' extraordinary vocal abilities create a wonderful atmosphere.”