Eli (Jan Akkerman album)


Eli is the fourth solo album by the Dutch guitarist Jan Akkerman. It appeared under the name "Jan Akkerman & Kaz Lux". The track "Strindberg" was written as a tribute to August Strindberg's works. A departure from the progressive rock that Focus produced, "Eli" is a concept album with elements of jazz, pop, and funk intermixed. It won the Netherlands' Edison Award in 1976 for Best Album.

Track listing

  1. "Eli" 4:25
  2. "Guardian Angel" 4:58
  3. "Tranquillizer" 4:20
  4. "Can't Fake a Good Time" 5:25
  5. "There He Still Goes" 3:45
  6. "Strindberg" 3:06
  7. "Wings of Strings" 3:15
  8. "Naked Actress" 5:45
  9. "Fairytale" 3:45

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