Sweet Smoke – Darkness To Light (1973)

 

Sweet Smoke was an American rock band formed in Brooklyn, New York, in 1968. The group moved to Europe in 1969, living in Germany, and performing in Germany, the Netherlands and France until 1974 when the band split up. Initially, some members stayed in Europe, some went to India, but most of the band returned to the United States. Although originating in the U.S., Sweet Smoke is often referred to as a Krautrock band.^[1] Noted for their buoyant rhythms, inventive improvisations and complex musical structures, in interviews, the group says their music was influenced by Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Frank Zappa, John Coltrane and The Beatles.^[2][3]

00:00 - 04:21 1. just another empty dream 04:21 - 08:35 2. i'd rather burn than disappear 08:35 - 22:01 3. kundalini 22:01 - 26:29 4. believe me my friends 26:29 - 31:59 5. show me the way to the war 31:59 - 44:49 6. darkness to light

 Bass, Percussion – Andy Dershin Cello [Violincello] – Rochus Kuhn Drums, Percussion – Jay Dorfman Engineer – Eddy Hilberts Guitar, Percussion, Vocals – Steve Rosenstein Guitar, Vocals, Percussion – Marvin Kaminowitz Piano, Percussion, Vocals – Jeffrey Dershin Producer – John G. Möring* Saxophone, Flute, Percussion, Vocals – Michael Paris Recorded At – EMI Studios, Heemstede

 

Darkness to Light is an album released by the band Sweet Smoke in 1973. The album exhibits the use of acoustic guitars, 12 string guitars and flute more than their first album Just A Poke.^[2]