STEEPLECHASE-LADY BRIGHT-

This N.Y outfit was formed in 1970 and released their sole album the same year. A shortlived band with no whats so ever succés. The mix of both Hard/Prog/Psych/Folk Music got to be reckoned as a very fresh but odd album by 1970 though. Obstacles on the way and different perspectives ended this band the same year.

The production is timetypical with great presence in both vocals and interaction between the rhythmsection and keyboards.

The whirlwind direction of songs both blend terrific guitar-riffs and some “soul” seasoning attitude towards the input and perspective of the songs. There are no eartquake song that sticks out, and there are tendencies at the end of the album, to reduce speed and attitude. The album doesn´t hold on to the promising beginning but you can´t beat yourself up for that. The whole impression is still great.

Whatabout the drummer, Joey “Joe” Forgione?? This chap does got both rhythm and drive! As a former drummer of the Soul Survivors this is good drumming 1-0-1. The striking abilities are fine with superb technical skills. The lack of “Heavy” impact disrupts the framework but there are some great things to Catch up on and bring back to the rehearsal room. This fellow knows what he´s doing and a pure pleasure in that sense. A very good job!! 🙂

If you are a fan of mixed styles of Hard/Prog/Psych/Folk Music with no whats so ever direction this is true contender. Great copies are out there for peanut Money and this album will only grow the more you spin it on your turntable. The mix of styles and openings brings great Dynamics into the album but this one is just for those already sucked in to the genre. Perhaps not the number one pick at the party but a great companion in the car on the that lonesome roadtrip…. 🙂

VINYLRATING/GRADE

-5-OK!-WORTH EXPLORING-