Steven & Alan Freeman
“The crack in the cosmic egg” (Leicester 1996)
“The Italians may claim Analogy as a classic band from their 70s scene, though the truth is that they were actually German! Their debut LP was recorded and only released in Italy, which would be the reason for such confusion. Analogy were of that genre some suggest as being inspired by US West Coast bands, though really they were very European, combining classical and space-rock elements, and fronted by a powerful, unusual female vocalist. If they could be compared to anyone, Earth & Fire and Sandrose would be favourites, not forgetting to point out an added Floydian spaciness, with lots of organ and guitars. Despite being an oddly balanced album, its reputation is certainly deserved. After this, various different incarnations of the band, under various names, existed. Whilst known as Earthbound, they completed an ambition of Martin Thurn’s, in the form of a lengthy symphonic opus. So, due to recognition of the Analogy album upon its CD re-issue, this later recording was released under the guise of Analogy in 1993. A pleasant work, again notable for Jutta’s vocals, but more laid-back, like early Renaissance. The new 25 YEARS LATER documents the band as they are nowadays, re-recording many old songs, in a modern style.”
Dag Erik Asbjornsen
“Cosmic dreams at play” (Glasgow 1996)
“They gradually developed a more ‘progressive’ and experimental style and changed their name to Analogy in 1972. Their LP includes magnificent songs as “The Year’s at the Spring”, “Dark Reflections” and “Analogy”. The album is a masterpiece of progressive rock, comparable to Circus 2,000, Julian’s Treatment, Sandrose or Earth & Fire. Analogy’s distinctions were Jutta Nienhaus’ unique, vicious vocals, Thurn’s and Pankoff’s impressive instrumental skills on guitar and organ respectively and the overall dark atmosphere of their music. All people with a keen interest in early seventies progressive rock will love this album. Strangely enough, the band remained practically unknown outside of Italy. “The Suite” is excellent but quite different from the first Analogy album. It sounds much like classical folk-rock albums from the early seventies, such as “Hölderlins Traum” (1972). Jutta’s voice is easily recognisable, bringing with her 500-year-old images of devotion to God, mysticism, black magic and witches. One only wishes that the work lasted one hour instead of just 30 minutes! Nevertheless, both albums are indispensable and highly recommended.”