Atoll – L'Araignée-Mal (E/E) – LP, JP 1979, With OBI

L'Araignée-Mal is an LP by Atoll from 1979 released on the Ariola label.

About this album

L'Araignée-Mal is Atoll’s most ambitious early statement, fusing French progressive rock with theatrical drama and symphonic detail. Released in 1975, the album helped establish the band as one of the notable voices in France’s prog scene, balancing intricate arrangements, shifting moods and a distinctly dramatic sense of melody. Its long-form structure and vivid imagery give the record a strong narrative pull, while tracks such as the title piece and Le Photographe Exorciste show the group’s flair for tension and contrast. For listeners drawn to inventive 1970s prog, it remains a distinctive and essential release.

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