CREATION-WITH FELIX PAPPALARDI-

Released in 1976 this album is either called as the headline or the other way round if you got the US edition.

This blues outfit originated from Japan called “Blues Creation”and  had already released an acclaimed album back home in japan and came in contact with Felix Pappalardi during Mountains japanese tour in 1973.

Back in ´75 guitarist Kazud Takeda got in touch with Mr. Pappalardi and they got together and co-wrote this album.

The album is as rollercoaster blend of psychadelic ballads, hardrock and fusion songs.The most obvious thing is the lack of sheer power and attitude. There is some really brilliant playing from the guitarist and some songs has got Mountain DNA in them but you just got to admit that this is not the best produced album in 1976.

Sometimes I just wondered if there´s a malfunction on my HiFi. Dull, muffed  is the soundpicture through the whole album, the guitar has got a jazz sound to it and that´s not helping….

The drummer, Masayuki Higuchi, doesn´t make you wanna strip your clothes and run around naked. Avarage playing with a cautious attitude gives a perfect fit for the album in a non positive way. More volume and attitude during production would make this album climb a bunch of notches.

The album is not a total loss. There are some good things to pick up but it´s just to much of a pendulum to give it a go for purchase. It just stumbles from bad to cheesy.

VINYLRATING/GRADE

CHEESY-AVARAGE-