Lady Lake-No Pictures (1977)

This Dutch group was founded in 1973 in Daventer, at the height of the progressive rock movement. The band consisted of Leendert Korstanje on keyboards, Eddie Bakker on bass, Joop Van Leeuwen on drums, and guitarist Fred Rosenkramp. In late 1977, they recorded their debut album, "No Pictures", in a limited run of 1500 copies, many of which ended up in other northern European countries such as Sweden, Norway, and even Germany, which is why they are now considered a cult band in those countries. On this debut album, Lady Lake showcases a wide range of influences, from prog rock with jazzy touches and psychedelic hints, to the more bucolic and melodic British progressive rock of bands like Camel and Genesis. Their original style features pleasant and melodic atmospheres that at times recall the Canterbury sound. "No Pictures" is a masterfully executed and perfectly crafted album with exquisite arrangements. After this release, the band disbanded until several decades later when they reunited sporadically. During one of these reunions (2005), they recorded their second album, "Supercleandreammachine", which received very positive reviews in European progressive rock circles.