Metabolisme - Tempus Fugit LP. First inspired by hard rock as played by Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, and Black Sabbath, the band then discovered the works of Uriah Heep. With the help of keyboard player Thierry Scaduto, a symphonic touch added a nice aspect to the music. Under the influence of Genesis, Yes, and Premiata Forneria Marconi, Metabolisme changed its musical style to play Progressive rock.  Signed to RCA's Crypto sub-label, Metabolisme was great at dark atmospheres, processed fuzzy guitars, and lost vocals. When they burst out of a slow number and rip into a tight ensemble piece you might hear touches of Arachnoid. The spacey Pink Floyd atmosphere recalls Pulsar, especially at the time of "Pollen". The album opens with the longest track, nearly 16 minutes of pure delight, featuring two lush keyboard passages and great guitar chops. One instrumental track, 'Tempus,' shows that they were capable of creating great prog rock, with captivating guitar keyboard parts. Released as late as 1977, the album didn't stand a chance of making it to a larger audience in a time in which punk rock started its devastating heyday. The music offered on the album was far too fine- drawn for the period in which it was released. Still, Metabolisme's "Tempus Fugit," their one and only album, is a treasure for those who love lush organs in the style of Yes, sophisticated guitars Uriah Heep and French vocals a la Mona Lisa. Is that you? then you need to buy this record. (new, sealed)