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This outfit originated from Britain and the rest of the West Cumbrian bands Jug and Heaven. By combining members from both outfits they cought attention from Black Sabbath´s Tony Iommi in 1972 after Heavy touring and gigging. With mr Iommi´s help they were able to cut their first and only album in early 1973. First slot for opening for Black Sabbath and Badger was natural but later in ´73 guitarist Barry “Baz” Dunnery left the band, which made the record label Vertigo shelf their album.

So what do we have here? The Prog/hard/blues rock intention are terrific but there are Heavy influences by Black Sabbath but in a much Paler way. And as even Mr Iommi put on some guitarwork this Cold not save the day. The production is flawless and very “Modern” in it´s soundframe. The feeling is somewhat familiar and the impression that you have Heard this Before is eminent. The songs are strong with no one really standout tune. Impressive Rhythmsection brings this recording to Life. The guitars are avarage with great vocals on top. Maybe not a contender for best album of 1973 but sure enough a contender for top 20 in this genre. The album grows the more you spin it. That´s a good sign!! 🙂

Whatabout the drummer, Frank Hall?? This is a very good drummer with a Little to soft approach to his striking abilities. Great technical skills with an impeccable dynamic range brings the grade up a notch or two. To bad that the lack of drive and personality reminds me of the sejour of Bev Bevan In Black Sabbath…horrendious. The interaction between the bass and guitar is as good as ever so it´s hard to grade this performance but if you consider this a studio recording I would have asked for more…impact maybe??

If your in for British Prog/hard/blues rock, this one´s already passed through your ears. For all other fans of this Genre there are some good passages to toetap to. Hard to find on original vinyl my suggestion would be the reissue but beware! The price wary a bit and it´s not Worth to pay to much. There are better records to spend your Money for on….

VINYLRATING/GRADE

5-OK!-WORTH EXPLORING-