rep>>> Affinity - Affinity (1968-70 uk, fantastic prog jazz psych rock, 2002 remaster and expanded)

Well known Vertigo release (at least in progressive circles) of early 70's Hammond-dominated progressive with some jazz-influences. The band had an excellent female singer in Linda Hoyle. The material on the album is quite strong all the way through. "I Am and So Are You" and "Three Sister" do both use horns to good effect. "Mr. Joy" is a relaxed and excellent jazzy track, while "Night Flight" is a more typical early 70's progressive rock track. There are two excellent cover versions here too. 

You would may not expect much from a cover of The Everly Brother's "I Wonder If I Care As Much", but its sounds awesome with a incredible symphonic and great arrangement. And their 11-minute version of "All Along the Watchtower" is a irresistible Hammond-orgy you must hear to believe. Definitively one of the classic Vertigo releases.

Vintage-Prog

Tracks

1. I Am And So Are You (Alan Hull) - 03:32

2. Night Flight (Linda Hoile, Mike Jopp) - 07:19

3. I Wonder If I'll Care As Much (Don  Everley, Phil Everley) - 03:22

4. Mr. Joy (Annette Peacock) - 05:03

5. Three Sisters (Linda Hoile, Lynton Naiff) - 05:01

6. Coconut Grove (John Sebastian, Zal Yanovsky) - 02:35

7. All Along The Watchtower (Bob Dylan) - 11:39

8. Eli's Coming (Laura Nyro) - 03:30

9. United States Of Mind (Alan Hull) - 02:47

10.Yes Man (Mo Foster, Lynton Naiff, Linda Hoyle) - 07:23

11.If You Live (Mose Allison) - 03:13

12.I Am The Walrus (John Lennon, Paul McCartney) - 04:06

13.You Met Your Match (Stevie Wonder, Lula Mae Hardaway, Don Hunter) - 03:01

14.Long Voyage (Carol King) - 04:16

15.Little Lonely Man (Mo Foster, Linda Hoyle) - 03:56

Bonus Tracks 8-15

Affinity
*Linda Hoyle - Vocal
*Lynton Naiff - Organ
*Mike Jopp - Guitar
*Mo Foster - Bass
*Grant Serpell - Drums

1971-72  Affinity - Affinity
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