Friday, October 31, 2025

Stan Webb's Chicken Shack - The Creeper (1978 uk, awesome funky blues rock, 2002 remaster)



"The Creeper" is a 1978 blues-rock album by Stan Webb's Chicken Shack. It was recorded in late 1977 and released in 1978 on the Ariola record label. This is maybe Chicken Shack's hardest rccking album, with Stan Webb sharng much of the song writing with Robbie Blunt.

Produced by Tony Ashton, who also contributed on keyboards. The bassist Paul Martinez had previously collaborated with Tony Ashton in P.A.L. release, he also was a member raw rock band Hackensack, drummer Ed Spevock had worked with Babe Ruth, Pete Brown's Piblokto! and The Alan Ross Band, Robbie Blunt, who plays the guitar was in that rather cool band Bronco featuring the great Jess Roden, is involved. The acoustic version of the classic “Stop Knocking My Door” is truly moving. This fine work showcases Stan's excellent form during this period. 
Tracks
1. The Creeper - 3:36
2. Delilah - 4:08
3. Riding With The Devil - 3:52
4. Think (Don D. Robey, Jimmy McCracklin, Deadric Malone) - 2:14
5. Stop Knocking My Door (Stan Webb) - 4:53
6. Blue Vein - 3:58
7. It's Easy If You're Lonely - 4:57
8. The Guitar Playing Derelict - 4:14
9. Dr. Brown (Buster Brown) - 3:00
10.Red Haired Lady (Stan Webb) - 3:16
Songs 1-3,6-8 written by Stan Webb, Robbie Blunt

Chicken Shack
*Dave Winthorp - Tenor, Soprano Saxes
*Stan Webb - Guitars, Vocals
*Robbie Blunt - Guitars
*Edd Spevock - Drums
*Paul Martinez - Bass Guitar
*Tony Ashton - Keyboards