Record Reviews

CHRIS FARLOWE ~ WAITING IN THE WINGS MIG 00962 (Barcode: 885513009623) ~ UK ~ Classic Rock Recorded: 1991 Released: 2013 This is a reissue of an album recorded by the British Blues-Rock vocalist Chris FarloweFind albums by this artist in the early 1990s, following a five years long period of inactivity in the recording studio. The songs on this album were recorded during several studio sessions, featuring different lineups. As a result no less that six guitar players are featured: Micky MoodyFind albums by this artist (Juicy LucyFind albums by this artist), Alvin LeeFind albums by this artist (Ten Years AfterFind albums by this artist), Albert LeeFind albums by this artist (everybody), Clem ClempsonFind albums by this artist (ColosseumFind albums by this artist), Geoff WhitehornFind albums by this artist (Procol HarumFind albums by this artist), Phil PalmerFind albums by this artist (a great session player) and Tony CrooksFind albums by this artist (The KickFind albums by this artist with bassist Leo LyonsFind albums by this artist, ex-Ten Years After, who also plays here). Despite the stellar team of musicians and a very solid collection on songs, the album was rejected by the Major record labels and was finally released on a tiny Spanish label BarsaFind albums on this label Records (originally titled simply "Farlowe") and than on FreestyleFind albums on this label Records in UK (with a different mixes of two songs), but disappeared from the market almost immediately. This reissue adds four bonus tracks, two of which are the original mixes of the two a/m songs and two more, which are live recordings. Obviously produced for the US market, this album has a much more Rock oriented sound and luster, taking Farlowe away from his Blues-Rock roots. Nevertheless it is still a very solid album as far as Farlowe´s vocal delivery is concerned and for his many fans this album deserves a proud place in their collection. Sadly it will take another five years for Farlowe to record another studio album.

Updated: 27/04/2016Posted: 27/04/2016

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JUICY LUCY ~ BLUE THUNDER OUTER MUSIC 1001 ~ UK ~ Classic Rock After 4 great albums released between 1969-1972 the UK Blues-Rock group Juicy Lucy disbanded. This is their comeback album from 1996 and it features 2 founding members - Paul Williams on vocals and Micky Moody on lead guitar. The material is similar to their origial stuff, blues oriented with hard rocking rhythm section. Williams` voice is as good as it was then and Moody plays some nasty slide guitar, probably one of the greatest masters of this instrument. Definitely a worthwhile comeback!

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JUICY LUCY ~ JUICY LUCY ESOTERIC 2215 (Barcode: 5013929731547) ~ UK ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1969 Released: 2010 1st album by the incredible British Prog band Juicy LucyFind albums by this artist, formed around the US lap steel guitar player Glenn CampbellFind albums by this artist, resident in UK at the time. The first lineup of the group, which recorded this album, included also vocalist Ray OwenFind albums by this artist, saxophonist Chris MercerFind albums by this artist, guitarist Neil HubbardFind albums by this artist, bassist Keith EllisFind albums by this artist and drummer Pete DobsonFind albums by this artist. Heavily Blues based, the band expanded into Hard Rock, Psychedelia and early Prog, playing mostly original material and superb arrangements of standards. Campbell´s guitar work is simply stunning and miles above anything done at the time. Owen´s throaty vocals are superbly expressive, and all the other band members play incredibly well, turning this album into a timeless masterpiece. In many respects this album encapsulates everything that was great in music by the end of the 1960s: originality, innovation, guts and talent. Over 40 years after I heard this album for the first time it´s still one of my all-time favorites. Essential music for body and soul!

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JUICY LUCY ~ LIE BACK AND ENJOY IT ESOTERIC 2216 (Barcode: 5013929731646) ~ UK ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1970 Released: 2010 2nd album by the incredible British Prog band Juicy LucyFind albums by this artist, formed around the US lap steel guitar player Glenn CampbellFind albums by this artist, resident in UK at the time. The second lineup of the group, which recorded this album, included also vocalist Paul WilliamsFind albums by this artist, saxophonist Chris MercerFind albums by this artist, guitarist Micky MoodyFind albums by this artist, bassist Keith EllisFind albums by this artist and drummer Rod CoombesFind albums by this artist. Heavily Blues based, the band expanded into Hard Rock, Psychedelia and early Prog, playing mostly original material and superb arrangements of standards. This album includes what is probably the best ever cover of Frank ZappaFind albums by this artist´s tune "Willie The Pimp", which is absolutely incredible. Campbell´s guitar work is simply stunning and miles above anything done at the time. Williams´ throaty vocals are superbly expressive, and all the other band members play incredibly well, turning this album into a timeless masterpiece. In many respects this album encapsulates everything that was great in music by the end of the 1960s: originality, innovation, guts and talent. Over 40 years after I heard this album for the first time it´s still one of my all-time favorites. Essential music for body and soul!

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TEMPEST ~ TEMPEST ESOTERIC 2266 (Barcode: 5013929736627) ~ UK ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1972 Released: 2011 This is the 1st album by the UK Prog group TempestFind albums by this artist, formed by Jon HisemanFind albums by this artist following the breakdown of the original ColosseumFind albums by this artist lineup. It includes Colosseum bassist Mark ClarkeFind albums by this artist, guitar is handled by the brilliant Allan HoldsworthFind albums by this artist and vocals by one of the strongest UK vocalists Paul WilliamsFind albums by this artist (ex-Juicy LucyFind albums by this artist). The music is a mixture, similar to Colosseum, of Prog / Jazz / Blues with virtuosic displays and energetic performances. This is a great album, sadly often quite forgotten. A must to all Prog fans!

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TEMPEST ~ TEMPEST ESSENTIAL 723 (Barcode: 5017615872323) ~ UK ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1973 Released: 1999 1st album by the UK Prog group TempestFind albums by this artist, formed by Jon HisemanFind albums by this artist after ColosseumFind albums by this artist fell apart. It includes Colosseum bassist Mark ClarkeFind albums by this artist, guitar is handled by the brilliant Allan HoldsworthFind albums by this artist and vocals by one of the strongest UK singers Paul WilliamsFind albums by this artist (ex-Juicy LucyFind albums by this artist). A mixture similar to Colosseum of Prog / jazz / blues with virtuoso playing and a lot energy. A great album, sadly quite forgotten.

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TRAMLINE ~ MOVES OF VEGETABLE CENTURIES REPERTOIRE 1105 (Barcode: 4009910110522) ~ UK ~ Blues-Rock Recorded: 1969 Released: 2008 This is the 2nd and last album by the excellent but little known and short-lived British Blues-Rock band TramlineFind albums by this artist, which included the extraordinary guitarist Mick MoodyFind albums by this artist, who would later become famous as member of such bands as Juicy LucyFind albums by this artist, SnafuFind albums by this artist and WhitesnakeFind albums by this artist. The other band members were vocalist John McCoyFind albums by this artist, bassist Colin HodgkinsonFind albums by this artist and drummer Terry PoppleFind albums by this artist and on this album are supported by a brass section on several tracks. The band, in contrast to most other Blues-Rock outfits at the time, played mainly original material, which was quite excellent. This little gem was completely lost in the vaults for many years and this reissue gives us the opportunity to appreciate it, saving it from oblivion. A classic!

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TRAMLINE ~ SOMEWHERE DOWN THE LINE REPERTOIRE 1102 (Barcode: 4009910110225) ~ UK ~ Blues-Rock Recorded: 1968 Released: 2008 This is the 1st album by the excellent but little known and short-lived British Blues-Rock band TramlineFind albums by this artist, which included the extraordinary guitarist Mick MoodyFind albums by this artist, who would later become famous as member of such bands as Juicy LucyFind albums by this artist, SnafuFind albums by this artist and WhitesnakeFind albums by this artist. The other band members were vocalist John McCoyFind albums by this artist, bassist Terry SidgwickFind albums by this artist and drummer Terry PoppleFind albums by this artist. The band, in contrast to most other Blues-Rock outfits at the time, played mainly original material, which was quite excellent. This little gem was completely lost in the vaults for many years and this reissue gives us the opportunity to appreciate it, saving it from oblivion. A classic!

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