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  | BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS ~ NEW BLOOD
WOUNDED BIRD 1780 (Barcode: 664140178021) ~ USA ~ Brass Rock
Recorded: 1972 Released: 2005
5th album by US Jazz-Rock icons Blood, Sweat & TearsFind albums by this artist, which marks the departure of lead singer David Clayton-ThomasFind albums by this artist (replaced by Jerry FisherFind albums by this artist) and a period of frequent personnel changes in the group. In spite of the negative (to say the least) critics and dwindling sales, BS&T were till a superb group, which was completely unparalleled in their ability to mix rock rhythms with intricate jazzy arrangements and deliver time after time some uplifting and spirited performances. Fisher handles the vocals very well and although his vocal abilities lack the magic of David’s timbre, he handles the songs with taste and feeling. Swedish guitarist Georg WadeniusFind albums by this artist adds a rockier dimension and the brass players kick ass as usual. Call me a sucker, but I just love this stuff. Since ColumbiaFind albums on this label lacked the brains (and balls) to reissue this stuff, I am grateful to Wounded BirdFind albums on this label for bringing this superb music back to life and circulation. It has not dated a bit and still gives me the thrills, and I hope others can rejoice as well.
| | Updated: 18/04/2020Posted: | CD 1 Recommend To A Friend |
  | BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS ~ NO SWEAT
WOUNDED BIRD 2180 (Barcode: 664140218024) ~ USA ~ Brass Rock
Recorded: 1973 Released: 2005
6th album by Blood, Sweat & TearsFind albums by this artist, who continued to produce splendid recordings in spite of negative reception by the critics and poor album sales. Jerry FisherFind albums by this artist becomes even better integrated with the players and continues the role of the lead singer, with the instrumentalists delivering some great solos. The entire feel of the album is slightly more jazzy than usual, but the formula and balance of Jazz-Rock remain well preserved. It is a great pity that this great music had to wait so long to be available again, but matters is that now we can enjoy it again. Surely every BS&T fan will want to lay his hands on this one.
| | Updated: 18/04/2020Posted: | CD 1 Recommend To A Friend |
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