FUZZY DUCK-FUZZY DUCK-

Released in the great year of 1971 this is far out trip into the wonderful World of progressive universe!!

Originated from London this outfit maybe could be seen as a counterpart to their American cousins in Cactus or even Mountain. This is a perfect blend of Hard/progressive/ psych rock Music. This album is like a remedy such as hair of the dog after a great night out. Inavoidable!!!

The band consisted of Paul Francis (drums, percussion who played in Tucky Buzzard), Mick Hawksworth (bass, vocals, acoustic 12-string, cello who also played in Andromeda and Five Day Week Straw People), Roy Sharland (organ, piano who played in Crazy World Of Arthur Brown) and Grahame White (guitar, vocals, acoustic guitar). On this album there is also some guitar and vocal help from Garth Watt Roy.

The band soon dissolved after its release and was never to be Heard of again. The production is superb for the time period and a pleasure to listen to. Strong songs and the existencial turnarounds in beat and timing is just wonderful. Splendid job!!

Whatabout the drummer, Paul Francis?? This is as thight as a hens Arse!! Pretty much a terrific job with excellent timing, clear striking, thriving drive and a catchy approach to the songs. A Masterpiece in drumming. You can hear that everybody is having a great time recording this album. It´s a rare thing to put a feeling, out through the speakers. Very impressive!!

If you´re a snowed in hippie with love for progressive/hard rock with vibrating Hammond organ and cutting edge guitar playing you already own this album. Maybe just for the funky album cover?

For the rest of all you musiclovers out there, this is a must listen record. Perhaps not a must buy album, but if you find it interesting enough it will grow on you. Like your friday night beer…just one more…:-)

VINYLRATING/GRADE

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