Prepare for an interesting combination of sounds, moody compositions and creative genre-blending featured on the obscure "Christelle Ou La Decouverte Du Mal", a rare progressive Rock album by Rictus recently reissued by Light In The Attic and Strawberry Rain Records. Check out the snippets below for a nice mix of Rhodes and organ passages, an open break beat, aggressive Rock sounds with a Funk edge and even some expansion into Reggae rhythms.

Review by Light In The Attic:

"Reissue of a rare, 250 copy private press progressive rock album from France. Recorded on a 4 track Akai in the small town of Luxueil-les-Bains, this album was only sold at a few shows and in one local shop. Pressed at the small Le Kiosque D’Orphee pressing plant, this was truly a private offering with the band having made and glued the covers themselves. A long album, including the 14+ minute Theme Guerre, the music spans from lo-fi fuzz laden garage sounding numbers to strong progressive songs with numerous bridges and changes. Conceptually a Rock Opera, but plays like a full length progressive album that could rival anything from France at the time. Remastered with wonderful sound quality, this is sure to open the ears of many who’ve overlooked the band until now. Limited edition one time pressing in heavy paste-on sleeves, including insert full of photos and history of the band as told by Rol Brultey himself. LP limited to 550 copies, CD limited to 1000 and includes bonus songs not included on the original album. Shipping late this month, in shops by November 2012."

1. Ouverture
2. Theme du genie
3. Theme de la drogue
4. Theme du policier
5. Prosper's reggae
6. Theme de l'aveugle
7. Theme de la bagarre
8. Flashes
9. Depart du genie
10. Theme de la guerre
11. Christelle

Remastered with wonderful sound quality, this is sure to open the ears of many who’ve overlooked the band until now.

Limited edition one time pressing (550 copies)
High quality paste-on LP covers, LP style mini-jackets for CD
CD features 4 bonus tracks not available on LP
Both CD & LP includes insert full of photos and band notes
CD features bonus tracks not available on LP
Fully licensed