Released in 1973 (though recorded in 1970), Lemmings is a criminally overlooked gem of progressive rock, created by the British expatriate trio Bachdenkel while based in France. The album blends the melodic sophistication of symphonic prog with the grit of late-60s psychedelic rock, all wrapped in a dystopian concept about societal conformity and alienation. Its dense, dark, and poeticmusic that feels both dreamlike and deeply critical of modern life.

Bachdenkel balance beautiful, Beatle-esque vocal harmonies with swirling organ, sharp guitar lines, and theatrical arrangements that evoke early King Crimson and Procol Harum. Tracks like An Appointment With The Master and Come All Ye Faceless unfold in movements, rich with shifting moods and lyrical depth. Lemmings plays like a lost concept album from an alternate prog timelineambitious, immersive, and oddly prescient.

Reviews

Lemmings is one of the great lost progressive rock albumsbold in scope, rich in atmosphere, and unafraid to challenge both musically and thematically. It's a dark, sweeping journey through paranoia and protest. AllMusic

Bachdenkel weave together psych-pop elegance and symphonic intensity with remarkable grace. This is an album of subtle power and stark beauty, the kind that creeps into your psyche and stays there. The Wire

A chilling and cerebral concept record that merges art rock with acid-drenched drama. Lemmings plays like a waking dream you cant quite shake. Mojo

There's a surreal, theatrical quality to Lemmings, but it never feels forced. Each track flows like a scene in a sonic play, filled with political tension, poetic insight, and haunting melodies. Record Collector

Unjustly buried by time, Lemmings is a visionary album that rivals better-known prog classics in both ambition and execution. It deserves rediscovery. Prog Archives

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A1 Translation
A2 Equals
A3 An Appointment With The Master
A4 The Settlement Song
B1 Long Time Living
B2 Strangerstill
B3 Come All Ye Faceless
C1 The Slightest Distance
C2 Donna
D1 A Thousand Pages Before