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Xhol Caravan, known as Xhol, was one of the first bands who participated at the end of the 60s to the launch of the krautrock movement
inGermany. Nevertheless their music cannot be categorised.
Their roots came from rhythm’n’blues with soul tendencies. With their second album “Electrip” they rapidly found their own style which can
beconsidered as an original fusion of free jazz, psychedelic rock and electronic experimentations. Very dynamic, their jazz rock can sometimes
becompared with the spirit of the psychedelic soul developed by Soft Machine. However the unusual use of el ...read more
Xhol Caravan, known as Xhol, was one of the first bands who participated at the end of the 60s to the launch of the krautrock movement
inGermany. Nevertheless their music cannot be categorised.
Their roots came from rhythm’n’blues with soul tendencies. With their second album “Electrip” they rapidly found their own style which can
beconsidered as an original fusion of free jazz, psychedelic rock and electronic experimentations. Very dynamic, their jazz rock can sometimes
becompared with the spirit of the psychedelic soul developed by Soft Machine. However the unusual use of electric instruments and
electronicmanipulations made Xhol absolutely unique. After “Electrip”, the band carried on their musical adventure with two great and totally
free jazzrock albums. Dominated by endless, electric and cool improvisations “Hau Ruk” is a must for fusion and jazz lovers. Their last studio
album“Motherfuckers GmbH” recorded in 1972 is a monument. All the compositions have their own feelings, sometimes delivering captivating
andpowerful blues, kraut, and jazz elements. However this album put the stress on a second fascinating side of Xhol’s musical
universe:experimental organ works and psych/folk interludes. This last album is nearer to Krautrock mesmerizing musical themes, more
twisted, spaceyand devoted to avant-garde. Xhol’s influence on a host of German prog bands and on the adepts of free rock music in general is
undeniable.
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