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The first and only album by Israeli progressive band Zingalé, which was formed in Tel Aviv in the mid-1970s. After several years of building up their own oeuvre and performing nationwide, they finally got the chance to record an full-length album in 1975. Under the direction of sound engineer David Rosental, who was also actively involved as a musician, they recorded their debut album at Kolinor Studios that same year. Stylistically, it moves very imaginatively and skilfully, based on progressive hard rock, between different elements such as fusion, pop, symphonic, folk and playful art rock of the British Canterbury school. Combined with artful choir arrangements, classically trained keyboard interludes, fast violin and anti-war lyrics sung in English, this resulted in a unique mixture.
Negotiations with the British major label Decca failed, so there was no international release. It was finally published in 1977 by the small Israeli label Krypton in a mini edition of only 750 copies in Israel. Despite positive reviews, there was no great demand for the LP among the Israeli public. Due to low sales figures and a lack of international interest, the band broke up in disappointment. Over the years, however, the original LP became a sought-after and highly priced collector's item among progressive rock fans.
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