Phoenix — Journey From Night To Day 1979 (Germany, Krautrock, Hard Rock)

A one-album band from Northeim, Lower Saxony, Germany, formed in 1977. Their only LP was recorded in the fall of 1979 at St. Blasien Tonstudio in their hometown. All songs on the album are original, written by Lutz Döring and Matthias Demuth. The musicians' subsequent fates are unknown."Phoenix — Journey From Night To Day" refers to the rare 1979 debut album by the German Krautrock/Hard Rock band Phoenix, featuring tracks like "Losing Man" and the title song, documenting a short-lived band's only release, symbolizing transformation from darkness (night) to new beginnings (day) through fiery, epic music.
About the Album
Artist: Phoenix (a German band, distinct from the French band Phoenix).
Year: 1979.
Genre: Krautrock, Hard Rock, Progressive Rock.
Significance: It's a sought-after, one-off album from a band that disappeared after its release, making it a cult classic.
Themes & Sound
Transformation: The title itself, "Journey From Night To Day," reflects the classic phoenix myth of rising from ashes, with themes of rebirth, struggle, and emerging into light.
Musical Style: Expect driving rhythms, melodic keyboards, and powerful vocals, typical of late '70s German rock, with long tracks that build atmosphere.

Tracks:

01. Losing Man - 0:00

02. Journey From Night To Day - 4:43

03. Phoenix - 10:47

04. To Be Free - 15:44

05. Acid Island - 20:50

06. Moonshine Seller - 25:59

07. Cought In Fantasy - 29:59

08. Cut And Dry - 35:33

09. Morning - 39:48


Personnel:

Uwe Busse - vocals
Peter Slavik - guitar
Matthias Demuth - keyboards
Lutz Döring – bass
Andreas Brühler - drums

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