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Blast Furnace
12+ albums
Progressive rockrockdanishPsychedelic Rockhard rock
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There is more than one artist with this name: 1. Death metal/hardcore from Boston, Massachusetts, United States Demo at Bandcamp 2. The Danish music scene is often underestimated but Rock ’n’ Roll, Rhythm and Blues and the Beatles had also arrived in Denmark. Apart from this there was a small but good Jazz and Folk scene. At the end of the 60s Progressive- and Psychedelic rock bands developed from these differing styles with an unmistakeable individuality. Danish bands were also brave enough to sing in their own language as well as English. Dag Erik Asbjornsen's book ’Scented Gardens Of The Mind’ (Borderline) gives an overview of the Danish Beat and Rock scene and is recommended reading for music fans. The widespread interest in Danish and Scandinavian Progressive and Psychedelic music led LONG HAIR to release a new series from these bands whose music deserves a second listen. BLAST FURNACE’s eponymous debut album was released in 1971 on Polydor/Denmark and is our first in the series with the original album on CD plus their single from 1971 “Lister Du Omkring Hjorner“ as a bonus track. BLAST FURNACE were 3 lads from Copenhagen and a singing drummer from Britain called Tom McEwan who ended up in the Danish capital. Arne Würgler (bass, cello) played previously in Jazz formations and also, interesting for Progressive Rock fans, with PAN who released a wonderful LP on Sonet in 1970. Thor Backhausen (organ, piano, flute) a multitalented musician and the then 18-year-old Niel
