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2CD set reissue of 1971 classic, rightfully acclaimed as the most psychedelic album ever to come from Greece! The group featured Vangelis and Demis Roussos.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
As suggested by other reviewers here, this is indeed one of the top prog rock recordings from the golden age of progressive rock. It's hard to imagine something like this being released these days -- fearlessly experimental, theatrical, all compiled by real live musicians. Wow, imagine that. The somewhat dated sound has held up well over the years, too. It still sounds fresh and vibrant, though the recording and production techniques are a bit creaky. A warning to prospective buyers: it appears that there is a version of this disc that has "Aegean Sea" as the first track. Avoid if at all possible; buy only the version with the tracks in the original LP order, commencing with "The System". What was the record company thinking when they messed with this? Shameful. Stick with the original beauty instead. My fond memory of this work: as a teenager, we'd light candles and sit around in darkened rooms listening to this, and inevitably someone would shout, "It's too scary, it's freaking me out, turn it off!" Har har. I sincerely hope that future generations of teens have similarly frightful times with this disc. It's really not satanic, but the kids do need a good scare now and then.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Okay - if you're a fan of Demis Roussos, latter-day Vangelis or Rain and Tears-era Aphrodite's Child.... TURN BACK NOW!
In some places, this album has some REALLY fine music and some very engaging melodies. However, some of the tracks (like "Infinity") are really weird, almost demonic, soil-your-pants style music! Spoken chants, insane ramblings - the works! If you like music that dares to tread on uncharted territory - you can do far worse than buying this CD!
Highlights - "Babylon", "The Four Horsemen", "Aegian Sea", "Infinity" and the 20-min "All The Seats Were Occupied".
Not recommended for people with weak hearts, strong religious beliefs or a taste for Celine Dion!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Based on THE REVELATION OF ST JOHN, "666" by APHRODITE'S CHILD is a substantial concept of intellegent, thought provoking Progressive Rock. Somewhat surprisingly firing them on all cylinders is keyboard wiz Vangelis and Euro warbler Demis Roussos. The album itself is of major importance, influencing alot of groups; Pink Floyd's "The Wall" and Genesis' "The Lamb" are evidence of this fact. The music explores every aspect and emotion from the Beautiful and Good to the Demonic and strange, the 20 minute "All The Seats Were Occupied" is one of the greatest Opus' of all-time, which strangely is a kind of Overture at the end of the album. "666" by APHRODITE'S CHILD is a Completely Original work of Mind-Blowing Progressive Rock, once you've listened to this unforgetable album, it will stay with you for the rest of your life.
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Classic
A great CD. Heared this one played at my mates house years ago and deceided that I would like to have it. Wow it sounded as good now as it did then. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Ian H. Wilkinson
Flawed with bits of excellence
I'll keep my opinion brief: there are certainly some excellent sections on this album and Roussos's singing is superb. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Doctor Wylkynson
An astonishingly ambitious psychedelic experience
Normally my reviews involve comparisons but in the case of "666", I'm struggling as this is one of the most unique pieces of music I've heard. Read more
Published on 20 Jan 2010 by J. Stockwell
Absolutely Brilliant
This was the ultimate album by Aphrodite's Child. Vangelis's vision of the Apocalypse of St.John.Even though it was banned for a while due to the Non-understanding of certain... Read more
Published on 20 Jan 2010 by G. S. Fazakas
THE WORST ALBUM I HAVE REVIEWED ON HERE TO DATE!!!!!
Avoid - AS THIS IS ABSOLUTELEY TERRIBLE!
I would give zero stars if possible - This sounds like a Monty Python parody of Progressive Rock. Read more
I would give zero stars if possible - This sounds like a Monty Python parody of Progressive Rock. Read more
Published on 29 Aug 2008 by Adam Jackson
one classic track cant save it.......
amount of tracks:23
excellent:1
v.good:1
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fair:4
poor:15
hmmmm....not sure what other people are hearing here. prog? Read more
excellent:1
v.good:1
good:2
fair:4
poor:15
hmmmm....not sure what other people are hearing here. prog? Read more
Published on 12 July 2007 by The evil hippy
Bizarre early prog-rock with disturbingly religious overtone
I first heard a crackly cassette with a copy of this album 13 years ago, and have wanted to listen to it again ever since, on buying it, I have not been disappointed. Read more
Published on 16 Sep 2005 by Dave Angel
impressed i'm not
Sorry but i can't agree with any of the positive reviews this album as received. As a piece of sixties music it's fine but i do mean sixties, although this was recorded in the... Read more
Published on 28 July 2005 by Frippoid
666
I am a 46 yr old female "kid" and this has to be one of the best albums that I remember from my teenage-hood!! (Especially "The 4 Horsemen"!!!!!). Read more
Published on 28 July 2003
A mixture of progressive rock and bizarre imagery.
An album of particulary outstanding lead guitar and drums. A cornocopia of musical talent fused with haunting vocal melodies and extraordinary biblical symbolism, '666' is perhaps... Read more
Published on 16 May 2000
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