Bruce Haack - The Electric Lucifer (1970)

Bruce Haack - The Electric Lucifer (1970)

Now this is a bizarre record: A concept opera about religion with crazily modulated vocoder vocals and one composing on a huge array of homemade electronic instruments - this record is truly one of the most "out there" and forward thinking records of its time. The sounds Haack conjures up here are positively otherworldly, bringing to life his maniac vision of a world ruled electricity and spirituality, making a pop record relient entirely on electronic instruments, which was extremely ahead of his time, considering at that point, Kraftwerk were still more of flute-lead rock band than a flawless, fully synthesized future-pop outfit. But even with the novelty of Electric Lucifer aside, this album is still amazing. Despite the antiquated and home-made technology, it barely feels dated at all, in fact, it's far more progressive and experimental than most of the pop that preceded and followed it. Haack's voice soars and bellows as if possessed, preaching to the audience with such heartfelt belief that it's hard not to be engrossed by him and his spiritual journey in the age of technology.


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