Sloche (band)

Sloche were a 1970s progressive rock[1] band from Quebec, Canada.

Sloche
OriginQuebec, Canada
GenresProgressive rock, jazz fusion
Years active1970s
Associated actsManeige
Past membersRejean Yacola, Martin Murray, Caroll Berard, Pierre Hebert, Gilles Chiasson, Andre Roberge, Gilles Oullet, Richard Drouin

The band's name comes from the word used in Quebec for wet snow. It is an English word, 'slush', but is written so as to sound the same in French.[2]

History

Sloche was formed in about 1971. The band went through a number of personnel changes before recording their first album, J'Un Oeil, in 1975.[3] The tracks received some radio play in parts of Quebec.[4]

In 1976 the band released their second and final album, Stadaconé; the sound was a mixture of rock and funk.[5][6]

In 2009 the two albums were remastered and re-released.[7]

Discography
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References
  1. http://www.progquebec.com/sloche.html
  2. http://fr.wiktionary.org/wiki/sloche
  3. "Sloche: J'Un Oeil". Sea of Tranquility, October 21st 2009. Reviewer: Yves Dub
  4. "Sloche: Stadacon". Sea of Tranquility, November 2nd 2009, Reviewer: Yves Dub
  5. "Sloche Stadacone RCA - 1976". Canuckistan Music, Michael Panontin
  6. [http://www.progarchives.com/Review.asp?id=183163 "STADACONÉ Sloche Jazz Rock/Fusion"]. Prog Archives, review by Cesar Inca, 2008-9-21
  7. "Sloche ressuscité!". La Presse, 17 October 2009
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