STRAY-STRAY-

As a Child of its time Stray began to head for the harder side of rock in the late 60´s and had a popular following in the beginning of the 70´s and were Mighty popular in Londons clubscene during this time.

This release from 1970 is a faboulus piece of Brittish proto/hard/psych rock which didn´t follow up the artistic triumph that this album represents, in sales figures and, one can only wonder why. This is as much a Heavy impact as ” Jerusalem” but maybe more of a matured album. The production has its flaws but the Dynamics together with the great songs and future sounding overdubs just brings,  not just head nodding to the table, but also a big smile on your face. Very impressive!!

Stray Always puts themselves high on obscure bands top list and rightfully so. This is just a textbook example that hard work not Always brings success, you need a good managing bit too.

Whatabout the drummer, Steve Crutchley?? This is an exciting man to listen to. While the first impression fails to deliver, a more intens spinaround on the turntable shows Another side. High technical skills with great striking abilities brings a shining light upon the performance. A hard drive with superb Dynamics, brings me over to a convincing mood.

If you´re in to Brittish Proto/hard/blues/psych rock from the beginning of the 70´s this is a rolemodel!! Everything is on this album with nice harmonys in the vocal department and great guitar slinging with thick bass to cover up the heaviness. Just splendid!!

Great reissues are out there for no or less Money and its my suggestion to buy one copy as soon as possible. Don´t wait to hear yourself say “why have I never Heard of this”??

VINYLRATING/GRADE

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