THREE MAN ARMY-TWO-

Relased in 1974 this is the third time around for the Army but in reality their second real album.

Confusing? Well there´s more to come. The Gurvitz Brothers from the outfit “Gun” reunited for Three man Army after a séjour with other musicians and released the first album with several drummers such as Carmine Appice and Buddy miles but that hardly Counts as a real album do to the several outtakes with different musicians.

They teamed up with Tony Newman and their third release is a gigantor of an album. Hitting it on with “Polecat Woman” you barely  believe this is happening to you on the turntable, a tour de force of an opening track. One of the best ever!!!

A fantastic production brings a sense of ELO sound to the album but that´s not a bad thing on this album. A sense of deep prog seasoning brings air and personality to a very solid album. The guitar is an adult candy treatment and the organs and bass playing is second to none. Such good performence is a rare thing. Beautiful!!

Whatabout the drummer, Tony Newman?? There´s something special about British drummers and this is no exception. Hard focus, fabulous drive and clear as a bell striking sets this performance as one the best on a Three man army album. With great dynamic playing nothing is missing. A tremendous job.

This is one of the lost gems of great Hard/prog/rock albums and there´s only one suggestion for you and that is to try to purchase a copy. It´s hard to find good copies but if you´re not price sensitive, it´s a recommendation to put in a few more bucks ..

VINYLRATING/GRADE

7-VERY GOOD!!-GAME, SET AND MATCH-