Transit Express ‎– Couleurs Naturelles (1977, LP, France)

Tracklist:
A1 10ème Rue Est = East 10th Street 5:00
A2 Visite Au Manoir = Visit To The Manor 7:20
A3 Marchand De Sable Et Père Fouettard = The Sandman And The Bogeyman 4:40
B1 Au Delà Du Miroir = Beyond The Mirror 5:50
B2 Le Grand Escalier = The Great Staircase 2:00
B3 Cathédrale De Verre = Glass Cathedral 1:30
B4 Stress 1:50
B5 L'Image Du Miroir = Mirror's Image 2:00
B6 Qui Donc A Rêvé? = Who's Been Dreaming ? 3:10

Musicians:
Bass – Jean-Claude Guselli
Guitar – Christian Leroux
Keyboards – Serge Perathoner
Percussion – Dominique Bouvier
Violin – David Rose

This is the 3rd and last album from Transit Express. On Couleurs Naturelles they are basically a tight fusion group with David Rose's violin in the lead role. But it's not quite that simple - and Transit Express can hardly be accused of being just another late 70s fusion band. No - this is some seriously thought out material, with quite a bit of original arrangements. And there's no denying the Zeuhl undertone here, especially apparent in the grinding bass lines and heavy drum work. Acoustic guitar and violin provide the unique melodic structure. And one shouldn't ignore the blazing electric lead guitar from Christian Leroux either. Highlights include the dramatic 'Visite du Manoir' (7:14) and the hauntingly beautiful piano and violin driven 'Au Dela du Mirior' (5:54). The album finishes in strong fashion with a variety of very short tracks in the 2 to 3 minute range - all clearly influenced by the Zeuhl fusion school. (ashratom)