JERICHO-JERICHO-

You true followers of this blog have already had the previlege to read about Jerichos first release in Britain and how do you follow that? It´s Always hard to beat a great predecessor and this is a tremendous shot of doing just that. As this album Always get high rating in obscure ratings and list´s around the globe, perhaps there are some truth into this. The question remains, is this a step up or down??

After dropping the “Jones” , Jericho changed the line up and released this their third album in 1972 and the production is up several notches and the songs have gone into the more Hard/Prog/psych rock direction with some good benefits but also towards the more mainstream catalouge from this timeperiod. No songs is in Deep water but there are some strong tunes that perform better then others. All in all it is a descent solid album with great sound and terrific guitarplaying. This is a trailblazer in the Heavy/Prog department. Funny how this so quickly forgotten…..

Whatabout the drummer, Ami Treibich?? As this fellow been under revue erlier Little is changed since then. The oppertunity for Mr. Treibich to go even more towards the Heavy/hard trail doesn´t hurt this fellows striking abilities or hitratio. The Dynamics are splendid and there´s Little to wish for on this album. There are some tricks to be observed and put on your retina for further use. This is good solid playing in the higher art of drumming. Just plain great. 🙂

If your in for Hard/Prog/Psych rock with no what so ever comparison this is a must have in your Collection. Many bear witness that this perhaps is “thee” album of 1972….Maybe they´re right, mayby they´re wrong… 🙂

Great copies are out there for a hefty price but both CD´s and great reissues would fetch a much more wholesome pricetag. This a special record and does not suite all ears. But if you got the guts, please try to listen it out  several times because it´s Worth it. 🙂

VINYLRATING/GRADE

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