I was supposed to listen to Broken Door by Propser during the week of May 21st to May 27th, but I didn't. So I listened to it this week instead. I believe when I found this album I was looking for more experimental German rock from the 1970s as this is what that is. I will say compared to other bands from the same era they are a bit more straight ahead when it comes to their Rock, but they also bring some Jazz to it to which is really fun. They also have a little bit of a feel closer to Space Rock bands, specifically the golden era of Hawkwind which would've been around the same time and while not quite Space Rock they sound a little like Pink Floyd at times. Both of these are good things as it all comes together to make a nice blend of sounds that makes them stand out from other bands of the era but still feel like they fit within that scene. Another thing that is a bit different is Prosper has more vocals than a lot of the other bands from that scene. Only really Can are known for really singing but especially when they had Damo Suzuki as the vocalist were a little more out there with the vocals. These feel a lot more in line with the more straight ahead feeling Rock that I was describing earlier. There is even some hints of Pop fun on this album with the song, "Your Country". That has some fun melodies in from every instrument and has such a fun drive to it. This is an interesting album that changes up a genre I hold near and dear to my heart just enough to be unique but still enjoyable. 8/10
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