Carpe Diem-En Regardant Passer Le Temps (1975)

Carpe Diem was a French progressive rock band active throughout the 1970s, before disbanding until 2014, when they reunited to release a new album. Their debut, "En Regardant Passer Le Temps", was released in 1975, an album where the French band showcased their affinity for the jazz-influenced sounds of Canterbury. The lineup consisted of Gilbert Abbenanti (guitar), Christian Trucchi (keyboards and vocals), Claude-Marius David (flute, saxophone, and percussion), Alain Berg (bass), and Alain Faraut (drums). In this first recording, Carpe Diem displayed a strong emphasis on keyboards and wind instruments, giving their sound a jazz-rock feel blended with more progressive elements. Songs like "Voyage du No-Retour", "Réincarnation", "Jeux de Siècle" or "Publiphobie" are part of a great, excellently executed work that at times reminds us of the great British bands of the Canterbury sound.