Cosmic Dealer-Crystallization (1972)

Cosmic Dealer was a short-lived Dutch band formed in the late 1960s by singer and flautist Frans Poots. Along with drummer Adrian Vos, lead guitarist Jan Reynders, bassist Angelo Santoro, and rhythm guitarist Bas Van de Pol, they earned a solid reputation in the Dutch underground scene. Their elaborate stage shows, replete with psychedelic lighting, caught the attention of producer Eddy Ouwens, who financed their first and only full-length album, "Crystallization". On this single release, Cosmic Dealer showcases their signature blend of avant-garde rock with progressive tracks like "Daybreak" and "Child of Golden Sun", folk-infused "I Had a Friend", hard rock with "The Scene" and "Find Your Way", and psychedelic "Illusions". Shortly after the limited edition release of this album, the band would disband as several of its members left to join other groups, thus ending the adventure of this ephemeral and interesting Dutch band.