The Electronic Drums is exactly the reason why music sucked after 1981. Even Terry Bozzio went Electric Drums on the 2nd Missing Persons album and that went right down the crapper.
Imagine having supper with Holdsworth,Martino,Pass,Lane,SRV,Malmsteen and a host of other monsters . All of them at one table having a bite to eat and talking bout all things music.Then one of us internet virtuosi ( who happened to get an invite to this auspicious evening) piped in “ Which one of you is the best ? “It’s embarrassing….
I was related to Paul, he was my great uncle! Only met him a few times but randomly found this album on the street in Brooklyn and put it on, thought hey not bad! Then looked at the band members and was like holy moly! That’s Paul. Glad to see his fans keeping the music alive. 🫡
An absolutely superb track from the mighty Masters during their most inventive period. Dougie Ford's incredible guitar gymnastics on this song are outstanding!
I lot of Brian’s stuff has similar riffs and style. Because of that some might say he has limited talent and that’s ok. We don’t care. We just “KNOW” it’s him when we hear it! And we love it! He has an unmistakable sound that only the greats accomplish. So, “whenever you’re ready” 😉 just accept that! And enjoy the smooth, jazzy, melodic and fun sound of Brian Auger!
Came for Colaiuta, stayed for the rock! Nice groove and interesting history. Stewart Copeland's interview with Rick Beato ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-XIJkRhd1CTY.htmlsi=2DNhT3XCU6e1kxTj
WOW! Never heard of them till I was watching a video by Robin Spanell (shatnershairpiece channel) where he was doing a Stump The viewer thing....thanks Robin!!
Snuffy was great on the first Stray Dog album, and even better on ‘While You’re Down There’. Truly, a genius. The only problem is he never plays electric anymore!
What's odd - for me anyway - is I think Brad Delp is one of the greatest rock singers of all time. But to my ears he never sounds as good as when he sings for Boston. Maybe its the harmonies and all the overdubbing, but that's the way I see it.
Great to find this.... was a very special night! Just an FYI Jimmy Johnson played one set and Will lee played the other.... Special times at the Baked Potato!
A thousand thanks for all the (inspired) work that went into what you've shared with us. I bought the LP it was on here in the States in 1971 - a white label DJ copy - for 25 cents. When I lowered the needle onto the record I had no idea of the world that would open up to me, one I still visit 53 years later. I recognized the similarity at times with the keyboard playing and that of Mike Ratledge and Dave Sinclair, but I also was exposed to so much more. It was my introduction to Dave Stewart.
I met Charlie shortly before he died (we were enrolled on the same business course in Auckland) and I knew he was involved with these guys post-BeBop and before returning to NZ. First time hearing, wow they are pretty much 'inventing the 1980s' here. There is no denying the strength of the material but that bizarre and confusing band name cannot have helped them much.
Awesome stuff - its also a pretty diverse & unlikely ensemble - a band containing what was to be a member of Herbs, Jethro Tulls drummer (who John Bonham regarded as the worlds greatest ) & a member of Nazereth . You are right - so very 80s & very very cool, RIP Charlie.
I have my doubts as to whether it's Allan playing on this live version, as the beginning of the solo partly reproduces the original solo (Allan never replicates his solos identically) and then we have a succession of fast rock shots that are not at all in his style.
The New Lifetime of this era had only two guitarists, Holdsworth and his MDL tour replacement Marlon Graves; here's Marlon playing Snake Oil: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-x6KG33p_ezU.html
Always interesting to hear earlier versions of songs before they actually appeared on an album. Lyrics definitely got better in the next 3 years til WACF.
