Catharsis – Et S'Aimer… Et Mourir (1977) (@256)

(Review from progarchives.com) In their first album of new material in three years (the previous album was composed of unreleased early recordings), Catharsis has forgotten a bit their psych roots and developed a stronger symphonic sound. Although an organ-dominated sound, Catharsis’ music sounds a tad different than other bands, as Bocquet’s organ is a Farsifa,

(Review from progarchives.com) “32 Mars” is kind of an EP, clocking in at just 23 minutes; it is short even for French albums of the time. The title track is included in a full and single version, in addition to the alternate versions of the title tracks of their two previous albums — “Masq” and

(Review from progarchives.com) Catharsis is one of those French pioneering groups that forged ahead and paved the way for many of their compatriots. Their first album was recorded early spring 1971. The band was at the peak of their productivity at the time, the sessions apparently produced a lot more material put on tape than