SATIN WHALE – Discography (1974-1981) 8 Albums | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

The German band 'Satin Whale' was founded around 1971 in the region of Cologne by Thomas Brück (bass, vocals), Gerard Dellmann (keyboards), Dieter Roesberg (guitar, sax ,flute, vocals) and Horst Schöffgen (drums). Their first record 'Desert Places' was released in 1974 on the green 'Brain' label, musically a typical example of German Seventies rock not unlike their stablemates 'Grobschnitt' and 'Jane' for the harder edge, with guitar and organ jams.

During a rock contest in 1974 ('Rocksound 74') 'Satin Whale' was elected the most popular German band. For the second release 'Lost Mankind' 1975 new drummer Wolfgang Hieronymi joined and the band changed to the 'Teldec' label, continuing musically in the same direction as their first record, with 'Jethro Tull' inspired flute-work. The band then went on tour as a support act for 'Barclay James Harvest'. This had a direct influence on their music and their third record 'As A Keepsake' was inspired by BJH, less rock and more symphonic influenced pop.

Their consequent tour served for the double live 'Whalecome', which showed the good musicianship of the band, giving room to extended improvisations, especially on the 17-minute long 'Hava Nagila. In the same year 'Satin Whale' released 'A Whale of Time', a good record especially the title track, an instrumental with a great string arrangement. In 1979 the band composed the soundtrack for the German movie 'Die Faust In Der Tasche' by director Max Willutzki. As the film was a popular and with their popularity rising the band released the same year 'On Tour'. In 1980 'Satin Whale' released 'Don't Stop The Show',their last and commercial record, together with Ex Triumvirat singer Barry Palmer and the band split up in 1981. Progarchives

1974 - Desert Places 

Tracklist :

1.Desert Places (6:48)

2.Seasons Of Life (6:41)

3.Remember (9:38)

4.I Often Wondered (7:15)

5.Perception (12:56)

Total Time : (43:18)

Line-up / Musicians

- Thomas Brück / bass, vocals

- Gerald Dellmann / keyboards

- Dieter Roesberg / guitars, saxophone, flute, vocals

- Horst Schöffgen / drums

1975 - Lost Mankind 

Tracklist :
1. Six O'Clock (3:47)
2. Lost Mankind (5:40)
3. Reverie (1:37)
4. Go Ahead (11:18)
5. Trace Of Sadness (5:26)
6. Midnight Stone (2:43)
7. Song For 'Thesy' (4:50)
8. Beyond The Horizon (7:10)
Total Time: 42:31
Line-up / Musicians
- Thomas Brück / bass, vocals
- Gerald Dellmann / keyboards
- Dieter Roesberg / guitar, saxophone, flute, vocals
- Wolfgang Hieronymi / drums
Notes
LP Nova 6.22248 [1975]
[1998] EastWest 3984-22009-2

1976 - As A Keepsake 

Tracklist :

1. Holidays (5:39) 

2.Reminiscent River (4:12) 

3. Devilish Roundabout (5:43 )

4. Bit Foolish - Bit Wise ( 5:58 )

5. Shady Way (4:14) 

6. Goin' Back to Cologne (3:54 )

7. Kew Gardens (4:26 )

8. Maree (4:38) 

9. No Time to Lose (4:26) 

Total Time: 43:10

Line-up / Musicians

- Thomas Bruck / bass, vocals 

- Gerald Dellman / organ, piano, keyboards 

- Wolfgang Hieronymi / percussion, drums 

- Dieter Roesberg / guitar, wind, guitar (12 string), slide guitar

Notes

LP Nova 622969 [1976]

1978 - Whalecome

  Tracklist :
1. No Time to Lose (5:26)
2. Song For Thesy (4:10)
3. Maree (4:53)
4. Desert Places (8:24)
5. Reverie (2:22)
6. Holidays (5:58)
7. A Bit Foolish - A Bit Wise (6:05)
8. Crossing The Line (9:56)
9. Reminiscent River (4:10)
10. Goin´ Back To Cologne (3:30)
11. Hava Nagila (17:40)
12. Perception (18:38)
13. Sweet Little Sixteen (5:40)
Total Time: 96:53
Line-up / Musicians
- Thomas Bruck / bass, vocals
- Gerald Dellman / organ, piano, keyboards
- Wolfgang Hieronymi / percussion, drums
- Dieter Roesberg / guitar, wind, guitar (12 string), slide guitar
Notes
2 LP Nova 6.28449 [1978]

1978 - A Whale Of A Time  

Tracklist :

1. A Whale Of A Time

2. Racing Driver

3. Mindnight Skycrapers

4. Your Love

5. Desert Village

6. Spring

7. One More Night

8. More Than A Voice

9. Little Tune

10. I Can Believe

Line-up / Musicians

- Dieter Roesberg / guitar, wind

- Gerald Dellman / keyboards

- Thomas Bruck / bass, vocals

- Wolfgang Hieronymi / drums, percussion

Notes

LP Strand 6.23602 [1978]

1979 - On Tour 

Tracklist :

A1 Racing Driver 4:23

A2 Die Kuendigung 4:04

A3 Desert Village 6:58

A4 Rêverie 2:02

A5 Sweet Little Sixteen 3:21

B1 Marée 4:42

B2 No Time To Lose 4:04

B3 Mighty Skyscrapers 4:10

B4 Desert Places 8:14

Credits

Drums, Vibraphone, Vocals – Wolfgang Hieronymi

Guitar, Flute, Harp, Vocals – Dieter Roesberg

Keyboards – Gerald Dellmann

Percussion, Vocals – Horst Schaettgen

Producer, Engineer [Mixing], Bass, Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar – Thomas Brueck

1978 - Die Faust in der Tasche (OST)

Tracklist :

1. Die Kündigung

2. Matze Holt Verstärkung

3. Das Hausboot

4. Archie´s Flucht

5. Motorradfahrt

6. Blutspende

7. Der Sieg

8. Double Up Your Hands

9. Wolle´s Verzweiflung

10. Kampf In Der Lackierei

11. Traum Und Wirlichkeit

Line-up / Musicians

- Dieter Roesberg / guitar, wind

- Gerald Dellman / keyboards

- Thomas Bruck / bass, vocals

- Wolfgang Hieronymi / drums, percussion

Notes

LP (Movie Soundtrack) Strand 6.23751 [1979]

1981 - Don't Stop The Show

  Tracklist :

1. Don't Stop The Show (3:40)

2 . Lady Night (3:40)

3 . Stay With Me (4:50)

4 . Out Of Control (4:25)

5 . Girl (3:40)

6 . It's Better (4:25)

7. Let It Roll (4:50)

8. Too Late (5:30)

9. My Anne (4:15)

Line-up / Musicians

Thomas Brück / Bass

Wolfgang Hieronymi / Drums

Eberhard Wagner / Guitar

Barry Palmer / Vocals

Peter Haaser / Piano, Organ, Synthesizer

Guests:

"Stay With Me":

Dieter Roesberg / 6-String Acoustic Guitar

Rolf Lammers / Fender Rhodes Electric Piano

The Gürzenich String Section / Strings

"Let It Roll":

Udo Kasulke: Backing Vocals

"Too Late":

Dieter Roesberg / 6-String Acoustic Guitar

Rolf Lammers / Fender Rhodes Electric Piano

Jürgen Fritz / Grand Piano

Notes

Original LP release:

Polydor - 2417 139