Having announced that they will release the entire back catalogue of the ’70’s Norwegian Prog legends RUPHUS, and hot on the heels of the release of the first album “New Born Day”, Karisma Records are ready to reveal the details of “Ranshart”, the second of what will be a total of six releases.
A versatile and ground-breaking band, RUPHUS, with their long, melodi, compositions and multiple, intertwined themes, were regarded as being the Norwegian equivalent of YES, not just in style, but also in skill.
Starting out playing hard progressive rock, RUPHUS adopted a revolving door policy as regards their lineup, and as members left and others joined, the sound changed accordingly, sending RUPHUS in a direction that would eventually make them leaders in the field of Jazz Rock. Only Kjell Larsen (guitar) and Asle Nilsen (bass, flute) would go on to play on all of RUPHUS‘ albums.
By the time RUPHUS‘ sophomore album “Ranshart” was released in 1974, the original seven-man lineup had become five. with three of the seven original members having left the band, including the two vocalists, who were replaced by Rune Østdahl.
As with all the re-issues in the series, “Ranshart”, which was originally recorded at the Roger Arnhoff studios in October 1974, has been re-mastered by Jacob Holm-Lupo (White Willow, The Opium Cartel, etc) using digital transfers from the original master tapes which are stored in the Norwegian National Archives for posterity.
With original artwork by Kathinka Rasch Andersen “Ranshart” will be available in CD, LP and limited Edition LP on yellow vinyl. Tracklisting is as follows:
1. Love is my Light
2. Easy Lovers
3. Fallen Wonders
4. Pictures of a Day
5. Back Side
Set for release on the 7th June, “Ranshart” is now available to pre-order in all formats from https://www.karismarecords.no/artists/ruphus/
More information about RUPHUS can be found on the band’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/thebandruphus/
A video of RUPHUS playing live at the studios of Norway’s NRK TV can be seen at https://youtu.be/5RnuFIuAn0U
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebandruphus/