Monday, November 22, 2021

Stampeders - Against the Grain (1971 canada, excellent classic rock, 2006 bonus tracks remaster)



"Against the Grain" contained a dozen original songs written by Dodson, Berly and King in the style of the band was unique but it has been compared to such American bands as CCR, Poco or even the Byrds at times but with a Canadian twist to the lyrics. The album garnered Juno Awards for ‘Best Vocal Instrumental Group,’ ‘Best Producer,’ ‘Best Single’ and ‘Best Composer’ and was released in England and Europe.
Tracks 
1. Carry Me - 2:55
2. Train To Nowhere - 2:54
3. Gator Road (Ronnie King) - 2:23
4. Only A Friend - 2:30
5. Oklahoma Country - 2:59
6. You Got To Go (Kim Berly) - 2:36
7. Sweet City Woman - 3:24
8. Sunday Prayin' - 3:05
9. Tuscaloosa Women (Ronnie King) - 2:48
10.With You I Got Wheels - 2:20
11.I Didn't Love You Anyhow (Ronnie King) - 2:19
12.Man From P.E.I. - 2:51
13.Oui Tu Es Mon Ami (Rich Dodson, Nicole Dufour) - 3:22
14.Sweet City Woman (Instrumental) - 3:22
All songs by Rich Dodson except where noted
Bonus Tracks 13-14

The Stampeders
*Rich (Richard) Dodson - Guitar, Vocals
*Ronnie King - Bass
*Kim Berly - Drums, Vocals