Hinkley’s finest moment came with the second Jody Grind album Far Canal, launched in June 1970 next to Pete Gavin and future Hummingbird guitarist Bernie Holland who had started out in the early days with Bluesology, Patto and Ferris Wheel.The classical motif intro “We’ve Had It” spirals like a magician into some ejaculated riffs that make you realise this is no ordinary group. You have to hear the live track “Plastic Shit” recorded at the Roundhouse to understand the capabilities of this nuclear force.
The lengthy workout on the instrumental “Red Worms And Lice” with Bernie’s guitar spurting like hot mercury balanced with the jazzy ”Ballad For Bridget” were astounding. Peter Gavin joined Heads, Hands & Feet and Vinegar Joe while Tim played sessions with Al Stewart, Snafu and Alvin Lee. Bernie Holland went on to play with Van Morrison.
by Shiloh Noone
Tracks
1. We've Had It - 5:07
2. Bath Sister - 3:29
3. Jump Bed Jed - 7:14
4. O Paradiso - 7:32
5. Plastic Shit (Bernie Holland, Tim Hinkley) - 7:19
6. Vegetable Oblivion - 2:10
7. Red Worms And Lice (Bernie Holland, Tim Hinkley) - 7:22
8. Ballad For Bridget - 3:40
Songs 1,3,6 written by Bernie Holland
Songs 2,4,8 written by Tim Hinkley
Jody Grind
*Bernie Holland - Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Vocals
*Pete Gavin - Drums, Percussion
*Tim Hinkley - Organ, Piano, Electric Piano, Vibraphone, Vocals
1969 Jody Grind - One Step On (2006 Strange Days Japan)
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Jody Grind
*Bernie Holland - Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Vocals
*Pete Gavin - Drums, Percussion
*Tim Hinkley - Organ, Piano, Electric Piano, Vibraphone, Vocals
1969 Jody Grind - One Step On (2006 Strange Days Japan)
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