NOSTRADAMOS - S/T - Original Zodiac label - 1972

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This band was one of the more important rock groups in Greece. They formed in 1970 with Stelios Fotiadis (vocals, bass), Ippocrates Exarhopolous (vocals, guitar) and Chris King (vocals). They were a folk / rock vocal band that played many clubs. In 1972 they were invited to take part in “The Festival of Song Thessalonica” where they were asked to feature a prehistory of Greek rock songs made popular in 1967. They asked Despina Glezou who was then a member of the group “Poll” to help them out. Her voice is mesmerizing and wonderful. The arrangement was for her to stay on for about two months, play the festival and then return to her other band. Bringing Chris Stassinopolous in on (drums), they finally had a full rock band. A single “Give Me Your Hand” was recorded and sold over nine thousand copies in one month. Then they made a full album and played Athens at clubs in Plaka and Exarchia Square with other popular bands like “Socrates Drank the Conium”, Exadaktylos” and Despina’s other band “Poll”.  The album has the beautiful twin female vocals of  Despina and Chris King together with some special effects and great guitar work. Similar to ABBA at times and the Greek lyrics go unnoticed as they have a musical charm that grows on you with each listen. Only one album was recorded and they released several other singles afterwards. The band was a huge success story and Despina Glezou stayed on board much longer than expected. But, she did leave in mid-1974 and was replaced on vocals by Rena Pagrati. Chris King then departed and Ippocrates Exarhopolous was replaced on guitar by Mihalis Lambropoulos. The band continued on until mid-1975 and then fell apart. Later in the year Despina Glezou rejoined Stelios Fatiadis and released a very rare mellotron-drenched LP called "Kainourgia Mera" ( New Day).

The Cover has some slight water damage with minor creases at the bottom right corner. The record plays M- with no visible or audible flaws or noise. Fairly rare 40 year old record on the Zodiac label and worth it.

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