Alcatraz were a 70's Krautrock band from Hamburg, whose style played more to jazz-rock tendencies. Their debut album, Vampire State Building was a mostly-instrumental (vocals on 2 tracks) exploration full of fuzzed-out guitar, big-foundation grooves, piano, and even flute (which often gives them a folkish-edge). http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pSIb8Pzwrt8/SS2wzZStrRI/AAAAAAAAAlo/iEvK_mxJf6M/s400/alca.jpg http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pSIb8Pzwrt8/SS2uIIGyAEI/AAAAAAAAAlg/ba0wCdtLfCA/s400/front.jpg
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Alcatraz were a 70's Krautrock band from Hamburg, whose style played more to jazz-rock tendencies. Their debut album, Vampire State Building was a mostly-instrumental (vocals on 2 t… read more
There are many bands called Alcatraz: 1) Alcatraz was a krautrock band based out of Hamburg in the early 70's. Their sound was largely instrumental and deep-rooted in jazz. They are perhaps most well known for their debut, 1972's "Vampire State Building." 2) Alcatraz is a Hardcore Band from San Francisco. 3) The reggae artist Footie Ranks from Jamaica is called Alcatraz too. 4) Alcatraz was a 90's french emopunk/screamo band. Their music is extremely political, often circling around anarchist topics. They've released several records, amongst these a dis… read more
There are many bands called Alcatraz: 1) Alcatraz was a krautrock band based out of Hamburg in the early 70's. Their sound was largely instrumental and deep-rooted in jazz. They are pe… read more
There are many bands called Alcatraz: 1) Alcatraz was a krautrock band based out of Hamburg in the early 70's. Their sound was largely instrumental and deep-rooted in jazz. They are perhaps most well known for their debut, 1972… read more