Oblivion Express

Description

Strut Records presents a new reinterpretation of Oblivion Express, the 1971 album that marked Brian Auger's musical turning point. After years spent shaping the sound of British jazz-soul with Trinity, Auger approaches the new decade with a leaner, more electrified ensemble and a renewed determination. This record captures the moment when this transformation took place. Oblivion Express introduced a distinctly personal sound. Rather than following the emerging fusion in the United States, Auger developed a language rooted in the British underground jazz scene, resulting in a soaring jazz-rock/prog-fusion album, featuring grandiose drum rhythms and showcasing Auger's virtuosic organ playing. Between bassist Barry Dean and drummer Robbie McIntosh, the album moves effortlessly between precise, articulated phrases and broader, improvised passages. The trio's interaction forms the backbone of the album and sets the tone for the sound that would define Express's early years.