june 1975

Epidermis were founded in Idstein, Hesse, in 1971, but they soon moved to the regional capital, Wiesbaden. They played some complex sophisticated rock music, with frequent changes of rhythm and pace, and polyphonic vocal harmonies. They were often compared with Gentle Giant, Yes, and the Canterbury scene. Their first LP, recorded in Fred Kersten’s studio in June 1975, remained unreleased back then because they didn’t find a label for it. Only their second album, “Genius of original force”, was released (on Kerston Records in 1977). “June 1975” was as yet only available as download in MP3 quality. The work is now for the first time available as CD as well as LP, both drawn from the master tapes. The CD contains five bonus tracks that are not to be found on the LP. Back when the material was recorded in the studio, these tracks had not been chosen for the album.

Track Listing:

• Social Tragedy 5:21
• Theme For Fred 4:29
• Listeners 7:43
• Powerslide 3:11
• A Speck, A Dream 20:14