STONEHOUSE-STONEHOUSE CREEK-

This mysterious outfit originated from United Kingdom and a first look and listen fool your senses as an Another dragonfly band. With a cautious approach towards the songs and  heavy spin on the turntable, Another Picture is revealing itself. This is a Hard/Blues/Psych rock record with great songwriting and faboulus drive. This is the only album by this obscure outfit, released in 1971.

The production is timetypical with British Contemporary band´s  but with a much more input towards the piano and the rhythmsection. The vocals are great but with a razor edge of turning to much in some songs. There are no standout tune on this album but there´s no song that falls between the Wheels either. The strongest effort is the even high standard on every tune. This is a good job!! 🙂

Whatabout the drummer, Ian Snow?? This a great display of funky backbeat drumming with a nice striking ability. The nest best thing must be the fantastic drive put into every song. Dynamics and hit ratio doesn´t leave you with a divine experience but then again it is hard to get all at once. I enjoy listen to this drummer but I don´t hear the “extra”.. Overall a very good impression. Great input and playing!! 🙂

This record is truly one in disguise. If you´re in for British Hard/Blues/psych rock with focus on “all instrument input” this one´s got few contenders. The Riffs are great, the songs are strong but it is a bit special. Good or bad is up to everyone to decide.

Great copies are hard to find due to low distribution but there are good reissues on CD that perhaps suits your wallet a bit better. A piece of advice is that you must be patient with this album and then it will reveal its greatness. Cold beer helps to endure the waiting.. 🙂

VINYLRATING/GRADE

-6-GOOD!-WORTH BUYING-