Shylock
Ile De Fievre
Second and final album from the Nice-based progressive rock trio-turned-quartet, and widely considered their absolute masterpiece. Produced by CBS in 1978, Île de Fièvre finds Shylock expanding both their lineup and their sonic ambitions, pushing deeper into jazz-rock fusion territory while retaining the dark, Crimsonian edge that defined their cult debut.
Now a four-piece with the addition of bassist Serge Summa, the band - Frédéric L'Épée (guitar), Didier Lustig (keyboards), André Fisichella (…
Gialorgues
French symphonic prog of the highest order! The debut album from Nice's legendary Shylock - a trio that bypassed the Genesis/Camel worship of their countrymen to channel the darkest corners of King Crimson, the complexity of Gentle Giant, and the moody keyboard darkness of Van der Graaf Generator. Originally released on CBS in 1977, Gialorgues has achieved cult status among collectors worldwide and provided the primary influence for the 90s prog revival - bands like Änglagård owe this record eve…