Sicher - Sicher (1981) {2017, Remastered}

SICHER (For Sure) is an obscure group from Zurich that only released one album. What makes this band interesting is despite the fact that their sole release is from 1981, the sound is distinctly early '70s. The eight man outfit featured Markus Sibler, Klaus Caspar, Beat Lustenberger, Kuno Müller, Peter Müller, Stefan Sieber, Paul Sieber, and Catherine Graf. The large number of musicians allowed for a lush sound including sax, cello and flute. It would be easy to pigeonhole SICHER as classic symphonic especially when hearing the oft-covered Bach Toccata. Other songs do reveal a jazzier almost Canterbury side. If any direct comparison were to be made, fellow countrymen Eloiteron might be the best place to look. The safer bet is to say that SICHER drew on the entire cannon of classic prog.

Given the dearth of information to be had on this band there is difficulty in providing more background. The album was recorded at Line In Recording Studios which is known for producing the influential metal band Celtic Frost's early recordings. Unfortunately a CD reissue of "Sicher" was never made so it can only be found on collectible vinyl. Kuno Müller and Stefan Sieber seem to still be active in music but nothing is known about the other band members.