COBRAA - Cobraa (Bonus Track Edition) COBRAA

Reissue of the only Cobraa album, officially released on CD and digitally for the first time, more than 50 years after its original release.Newly remastered, both the CD and vinyl editions include the 1973 single Ride a Pony / The End of a Day. Also available as a worldwide limited edition of 500 vinyl copies in random colours.

In the early 1970s, the band from Hilden and Düsseldorf, Germany, dropped the name Q 66 and began performing as Cobraa. A demo tape caught the attention of talent scouts at the Cologne-based EMI Electrola, who subsequently offered them a recording contract. The single Ride a Pony was released in 1973, followed by the self-titled album Cobraa in 1974. 

The LP received glowing reviews in leading music magazines, and even teen magazine BRAVO praised the release. Critics particularly highlighted the harmonised vocals, catchy melodies, and varied arrangements, featuring not only drums, bass, and guitars, but also flute, harmonica, and strings. The band members, however, were disappointed with their relationship with the record label and wrote to the head of EMI, complaining about the lack of support and uninspired cooperation. Following a meeting with senior management, it was agreed that another single, Take a Look at Love, would be released. The label was unwilling to make any further concessions, and the band’s career ultimately remained limited to this single album.

More than 50 years later, Cobraa has achieved cult status among progressive rock and krautrock fans.