BANZAI — Hora Nata (1974-1995) RM | Two Version | FLAC (image+.tracks+.cue), lossless

Along with fellow countrymen MACHIAVEL, BANZAI were a Belgian quintet from the mid-70's of the typical GENESIS/YES school of prog. They made one album and then disbanded after their record company went bankrupt. Their music features elaborate compositions with layered keyboards, melodic guitar solos reminiscent of Jan Akkerman's, and high-pitched vocals that will immediately remind listeners of Jon Anderson. The band consisted of Peter Torfs on keyboards and vocals, John M.C. O. on guitars, Ludwig Kemat on percussion and alto sax, Evert Verhees on bass and vocals, and Erry Foix on drums and percussion.
The cd version of their album "Hora Nata" contains everything the band has ever recorded: 5 lengthy pieces subdivided into smaller parts plus 6 bonus tracks that are slightly more accessible than the rest. This material is not very original by today's standards but the musicianship is solid, featuring lots of Hammond organ and even a brass section.
Recommended if you like classic 70's symphonic prog with lots of organ, old keyboard sounds, jamming guitars, some quirky rhythms and lots of breaks. Progarchives
Tracklist :
1    You Always Like An Entree? 2:13
Written-By – Erry Fox, Evert Verhees
2      Try (7:44)
Written-By – Erry Fox, Evert Verhees
2a    Hopeful Strive    
2b    Step By Step    
2c    Find The Way    
3      Obelisk (11:06)
Written-By – Erry Fox, Evert Verhees
3a    Like A Stalagmite    
3b    Hora Nata    
3c    Stalagmites In My Jam    
3d    Wet The Ropes    
4      Hattrick (7:32)
Written-By – Erry Fox, Evert Verhees
4a    My First Hot-Pants    
4b    Kick And Rush    
4c    The Final Was The Third Game    
Three Magicians (Part 1) (12:13)
Written-By – Erry Fox, Evert Verhees
5a    Once    
5b    Theme Of The Rainbow    
5c    Bermst    
5d    We'll Bring You The Sun    
– BONUS TRACKS –
6    Hora Nata 2:58
Written-By – E. Fox, E. Verhees
7    Good Morning Life 3:44
Written-By – E. Fox, E. Verhees
8    We'Re So Sorry 3:06
Written-By – Banzai
9    Be Careful Now 3:26
Written-By – Banzai
10    Talking About My Love 3:07
Written-By – E. Fox, E. Verhees
11    On The Rocks 3:01
Written-By – E. Fox, E. Verhees
Credits :
Arranged By, Producer – Luc Smets (tracks: 6, 7)
Bass Guitar, Synthesizer [Bass Pedals], Vocals – Evert Verhees
Conductor [Violins] – A. Speguel (tracks: 1 to 5)
Drums, Percussion – Erry Fox
Guitar [Guitars], Alto Vocals – John McO
Horns – C. Focant (tracks: 1 to 5), J. Lasselin (tracks: 1 to 5)
Keyboards, Vocals – Peter Torfs
Percussion, Alto Saxophone – Ludwig Kemat
Tenor Saxophone – F. Maes (tracks: 1 to 5)