Light Of Darkness — Light Of Darkness 1971 (Germany, Heavy Psychedelic Rock)
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The little-known Scottish band Light Of Darkness consisted of Mike Reoch (bass, flute, piano, harmonica), Byron Grant (guitars, violin), John Latimer (vocals, piano, organ, percussion) and German drummer Manfred Bebert. They were located in Hamburg, Germany and their only album was released on the German label Phillips in 1970.

This self-titled album features a mix of hard rock and progressive rock (known as heavy prog), highlighted by Latimer's strange voice, highlighted by Tony Joe White's version of "Soul Francisco". However, critics at the time dismissed the record as being directionless; the audience who bought it ignored the LP and after a few shows, Light of Darkness disbanded. Today, his only recording has become a rarity and a collector's item. Unfortunately, the band members disappeared and never recorded again. Prior to Light of Darkness, Reoch and Grant were in a band called Mike Reoch and the Tremors (along with Dennis Morrison and Don Stuart), and released an album called "Internationale Evergreens" on Elite Special in the 1960s.

Tracks:
01. Movin’ Along — 4:12
02. Love In Your Heart — 5:19
03. Ain’t No Place Where I Belong — 5:00
04. Soul Francisco — 9:55
05. Freedom Fight — 6:39
06. Time — 4:13
07. Down ‘N’ Out — 8:51

Personnel:
John Latimer — vocals, piano, organ, percussion
Byron Grant — guitars, fiddle
Mike Reoch — bass, flute, piano, harmonica
Manfred Bebert — drums
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