Jazz
Rock
Jazz-Rock
Jazz Fusion
Enjoyable
Passport’s 1975 masterpiece, Cross-Collateral, represents the absolute pinnacle of European jazz-fusion, delivering an intense, sleek, and futuristic sound that bridges cosmic Krautrock energy with heavy, funk-laden jazz rock. Led by saxophonist Klaus Doldinger, the album’s sonic landscape is defined by the explosive arrival of guitar virtuoso Roy Eichhorn (Matschke), whose blistering, high-gain Holdsworthian leads and razor-sharp rhythm work add a fierce rock edge to Doldinger’s expressive tenor sax and otherworldly Moog synthesizer lines. Driven by Curt Cress’s legendary, hyper-precise drum pocket—loaded with complex hi-hat work and lightning-fast fills—and Wolfgang Schmid’s deep, envelope-filtered basslines, the album surges with unstoppable rhythmic momentum. From the spacey, synthesizer-drenched intro of the title track to the infectious, neck-snapping grooves of "Homunculus" and "Gedanken," the analog production is punchy, wide, and crystal-clear, showcasing a band firing on all cylinders at the peak of their 1970s power