“Manmade” is the sixth and last album from the legendary Norwegian Prog/Jazz Rock band Ruphus, originally released in 1979. A worthy end to a career of a band who made an everlasting catalogue of exciting music.
After the previous album (“Flying Colours” in 1978), Ruphus lost three of the five band members. One of them was Thor Bendiksen (drums), who had been in the band from the start. It seemed impossible to replace one of the founding members, but Bjørn Jenssen filled the vacant drum stool like a charm. On keyboards, Kjell Rønningen replaced Jan Simonsen, and on vocals Gudny Aspaas returned for a third period in the band.
With Gudny back in the band and new forces on keys and drums, they ventured to England to record a new album with Steven O’Donnell and Colin H. Jennings as producers. The result was a bona fide classic, and this new version of Ruphus did an extensive tour of Europe in support of it.
“Manmade” is the sixth and last album in a series of Ruphus re-issues from Karisma Records, remastered by Jacob Holm-Lupo (White Willow, The Opium Cartel, etc).
SELLING POINTS
- A prime example of proggy Norwegian 70s Jazz Rock
- Strictly limited version on white vinyl (250x only)
- For fans of Soft Machine, National Health, Caravan and 70s Prog / Jazz Rock in general
- Remastered by Jacob Holm-Lupo (White Willow)
Tracklist:
- Clear View
- Snowy Days
- Greener Grass Elsewhere
- Dear Friend
- When the Tide Comes In
- Fashion of Today
