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The Danish MUSIC scene is often underestimated but Rock 'n' Roll, Rhythm and Blues and The Beatles had also arrived in Denmark. Apart From this there was A small but good Jazz and Folk scene. At The end of The 60s progressive and Psychedelic rock bands developed From these differing styles with an unmistakeable individuality Danish bands were also brave enough To sing in their own language as well as English. Dag Erik Asbjornsen's book 'Scented Gardens of The Mind '(Borderline) gives an overview ofThe Danish Beat and Rock scene and is recommended reading FORMUSIC fans.

The widespread interest in Danish and Scandinavian Progressive and Psychedelic MUSIC LONG HAIRTo release A new series From these bands whose MUSIC deserves A second listen. BLAST FURNACE'S eponymous debut album was released in 1971 On Polydor / Denmark () plus their single From A bonus track. BLAST FURNACE were 3 lads From Copenhagen A singing drummer From Britain called Tom McEwan who ended up in The Danish capital.

Arne Wiirgler (bass, cello) played previously in Jazz formations and also, interesting FOR Progressive Rock fans, with PAN who released A lpOn Sonet in 1970, Thor Backhausen (organ, piano, flute) A multitalented musician and The then 18-year-old Niels Vangkilde (guitar) completed BLAST FURNACE . This was The 1971 line-up who Recorded The eponymous album in Copenhagen 's Rosenberg studios FOR Polydor / Denrnark. "Lister Du Omkring Hjorner" was also Recorded FOR A planned single release.

Album sales did not match The high musical quality of The record and The fact that everyone in Copenhagen it's small MUSIC scene played and jammed with everyone else meant that Theband 's LIFE was short-lived. Bands came and went and The musicians found themselves in other groups. Tom McEvvan and Niels Vangkilde joined The cult band On their third lp , 1972's Going FORA Song" On Polydor / Denmark; so A good and recommendable album. Arne Wurgler worked with Benny Hoist and Thor Backhausen carried On with Delta Blues band and Culpeper's Orchard. BLAST FURNACE'S MUSIC shines through excellent song writing and musical competence.

Balanced instrumental passages with razor edged guitars, harmonious Hammond organ and flute with A touch of The ingredients FOR an impressive and pleasureable LISTENING experience. Contrary To their counterparts, BLAST FURNACE To indulge in Long instrumental or Long drawn out improvisation. The songs are clearly structured, lively and rounded off with intelligent and critical lyrics.

They are A product of Time and STILL , even with their clear structuring, definitely To be categorized under The label "progressive rock". Dag Erik Asbjornsen praised The lp OneofThe best Danish productions, A classic album in The tradition of The Beatles, Traffic and JETHRO TULL .
Translation by Trevor Wilson (rockasteria.blogspot.com)

Niels Vangkilde - Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals (Track 1, 2, 3, 10)
Arne Würgler - Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Lead Vocals (Track 5, 12), Harmonica (Track 4), Cello (Track 7), Backing Vocals (Track 1,3)
Tom McEwan - Drums, Congas, Percussion, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Piano (Track 8)
Thor Backhausen - Organ, Piano, Flute, Backing Vocals (Track 1)
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Anne-Lise Rosberg - Backing Vocals (Track 1, 3, 6)
Terese Damsholt - Backing Vocals (Track 11)

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