McChurch Soundroom is sometimes labeled as “Swiss Krautrock,” but that tag doesn’t really hold up. Their only album, Delusion (1971), has little to do with the experimental, forward‑leaning spirit associated with Krautrock. Even with Conny Plank involved in the production, the record is much more rooted in the blues‑tinged, exploratory rock of its era. That doesn’t make the album weak — far from it. If you enjoy the adventurous side of Jethro Tull, early Black Sabbath, Focus, or Uriah Heep, Delusion sits comfortably in that space where heavy riffs, flute passages, and progressive touches meet. The title track opens with acoustic guitar and flute in a way that recalls the calmer moments of Black Sabbath around 1970–1971. Kurt Hafen’s warm, flowing bass lines contribute to that atmosphere, occasionally echoing the feel of Geezer Butler’s playing. But once the song lifts off, the band heads in a different direction. Instead of Sabbath’s massive, crushing sound, McChurch Soundroom leans into something lighter, quicker, and subtly jazz‑inflected. The music moves with a sense of freedom, mixing blues rock, prog elements, and small experimental gestures without ever becoming overblown.
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Delusion
Time Is Flying
Dream of a Drummer
What Are You Doin‘
Trouble, Pt. I
Trouble, Pt. II
Delusion 1971 full album