Lily -

Lily (aka Monsun) was a German Krautrock band that released the 1973 album V.C.U. (We See You) on Bacillus.

Members: Wilfried Kirchmeier (bass, vocals), Manfred Schlagmüller (drums), Hans-Werner Steinberg (saxophone), Manfred-Josef Schmid (guitar), Klaus Lehmann (guitar)

Background

Monsun had its roots in The Mods, a Sixties Frankfurt beat group. By the early Seventies, they developed a post-psychedelic jazz-rock style that impressed Bacillus. However, the label billed Monsun as Lily, a feminine name picked to capitalize on the glam-rock craze.

V.C.U. (We See You)

Lily released their singular album, V.C.U. (We See You), in 1973 on Bacillus.

A1. “In Those Times” (9:12)
A2. “Which Is This” (4:25)
A3. “Pinky Pigs” (6:35)

B1. “Doctor Martin” (4:37
B2. “I’m Lying on My Belly (incl. “Tango Atonale”)” (5:57)
B3. “Eyes Look From the Mount of Flash” (9:42)

Recorded At – Dierks Studios
Producer – Peter Hauke
Engineer – Dieter Dierks

Bass, Vocals – Wilfried Kirchmeier (percussion A3, synth B3)
Drums, Percussion – Manfred Schlagmüller (synth B3)
Guitar – Manfred-Josef Schmid
Guitar – Klaus Lehmann
Tenor, Soprano Saxophone – Hans-Werner Steinberg

Guest Gong [Gong-Beating] – Armin Bannach
Guest Mellotron – Dieter

Cover design – Wenske
Photography- Dieter Weis

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