Saturday, March 22, 2025

Baby Huey - The Baby Huey Story The Living Legend (1971 us, tremendous psych soul funk brass rock, 2004 remaster)



James Thomas Ramsey, aka Baby Huey, introduced himself on stage better than anyone else could have dared: "I'm Big Baby Huey, and I'm 400 pounds of soul." In the 1960s, he and his band, the Babysitters, played everywhere from the clubs of New York to private parties in Paris, but Chicago was where they were best known-- and where they called home. The band would play any gig that would have them during that time, from tiny blues clubs to cruise ships. As a frontman, Baby Huey was talented, flamboyant, and enormous-- anywhere from 350-400 pounds, topped off by a giant afro. Unfortunately, Huey died of a heart attack at 26 in 1970, and never saw his debut album released the following year. Since then, Living Legend has remained an obscurity, though its songs have long been embraced by hip-hop, having been sampled by everyone from Kool Herc to Eric B and Rakim to Ghostface.

This Water Records reissue keeps the album's original running order intact, and adds no extras. Living Legend is a spare effort by today's standards: eight songs, two of them covers-- one of which is among the record's three instrumentals. However, Living Legend showed Huey and the Babysitters stretching themselves in ways few soul artists of the time did.

The Babysitters were a full band with a horn section that could take psychedelic detours without losing their tightness or funky feel. They were the perfect foil for Huey, who brought it all together with undeniable stage presence and an earnest tenor that was compared to Otis Redding (which rings true if only for their powerful delivery). Listen closely, and you can hear the ravage of excess in his raspy crooning, before he leaps into the highest registers with a squeal that's equal parts James and Arthur Brown.

Produced by the legendary Curtis Mayfield, three songs he also penned make up the meat of the album. "Mighty Mighty" is a raucous funk shuffle, including handclaps and crowd noise that give it the feel of a backyard throwdown, with little girls piping in at Huey's invitation while he praises Walgreen's turkeys and Thunderbird in his proto-rapping. Its gaiety is infectious and almost overwhelming. The "Hard Times" arrangement seems almost restricting for Huey's voice and character, but we have to thank Mayfield for handing him the tune-- it's the record's most memorable melody, and Huey's version is superior to Mayfield's own. "Running" adds warbling electric piano and guitar to Mayfield's melodic funk, the most lamentable example of what the Babysitters could have achieved if Huey had lived to record another LP.

And while the band out-performing Mayfield on his own songs is no small feat, the two covers on Living Legend are, for lack of a better phrase, utterly bonkers. Sam Cooke's "A Change Is Going to Come" begins clunkier than Cooke's version, but one inhuman screech from Huey and the horns kick in and the band dials it up. When the song passes the seven-minute mark (and it eventually stretches past nine), Huey breaks it down and channels the experimentation of his youth into a sermon on "space odysseys" and "funny-lookin' cigarettes." The other cover is an instrumental version of the Mamas and Papas' "California Dreamin'", which straddles the line between smooth flute jazz and The Funky 16 Corners.

With very few original songs, Baby Huey and the Babysitters might come off as nothing more than hired guns. Even if that's so, their lone LP proved them versatile and talented as hell. It's a shame that no reissue has rounded up Huey's extraneous 1960s singles, but soul fans will be overjoyed that this record is finding wide release.
by Jason Crock, February 20, 2005
Tracks
1. Listen To Me (Michael Bruce Johnson) - 6:42
2. Mama Get Yourself Together (Baby Huey) - 6:15
3. A Change Is Going To Come (Sam Cooke) - 9:31
4. Mighty, Mighty (Curtis Mayfield) - 2:49
5. Hard Times (Curtis Mayfield) - 3:23
6. California Dreamin' (John Phillips) - 4:48
7. Running (Curtis Mayfield) - 3:39
8. One Dragon Two Dragon (Baby Huey) - 4:04

Musicians
*James "Baby Huey" Ramey - Vocals 
*Melvin "Deacon" Jones - Organ, Trumpet 
*Johnny Ross - Guitar 
*Reno Smith - Drums 
*Plato Jones - Percussion 
*Danny O’Neil - Guitar 
*Rick Marcotte - Trumpet 
*Byron Watkins - Saxophone

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Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Placebo - Ball Of Eyes (1971 belgium, heady jazz rock, 2011 japan remaster)



Placebo's debut LP "Ball of Eyes" is a remarkably focused Soul Jazz record, without the experimentation or Free Jazz moments which were still in vogue during the first half of the '70s. Excellent covers of Marvin Gaye's "Inner City Blues" and Sam & Dave's "You Got Me Hummin'" as well as his own compositions make "Ball of Eyes" a perfect example of the genius of Marc Moulin and his incredible band.

Marc Moulin (1942 - 2008) was a Belgian musician and journalist. In the early '70s, he was the leader of the Jazz-Rock group Placebo. Moulin was one of Belgium's jazz legends, making jazz-influenced records for over 30 years. Marc Moulin's three Placebo albums are the 'Holy Grail' for the rare groove crowd, a sector of music fans who love that unique '70s style of cool.

"The first album of Placebo was a real shock in Belgium, and nobody was really prepared for it. All that had come about before was a few proto-prog groups such as Waterloo, Wallace Collection (actually a pop outfit) and a few others. So 1971 saw Arkham (who never released an album per se) and Placebo (Lagger Blues Machine was to follow the year after). Leader Marc Moulin was already a veteran by the time of this album, but this was his first project. The sound on this album oscillates between Bitches Brew and Nucleus's debut on one side and Chicago Transit Authority on the other. 

If there are some really superb tracks on this album, it is also somewhat uneven with some rather surprising covers of Marvin Gaye and Isaac Hayes, but clearly the highlights are the self-penned tracks. From the superb Aria with an infectious groove greatly underlined by Moulin's electric piano, to Planes with its superb semi-free jazz intro and impeccable crescendo, and Humpty Dumpty's haunting slow pace, this album is a slap in the face to most historians not knowing of this group. Showbiz Suite being another highlight, it is clear that Moulin was a bandleader in the jazz style, providing a great platform for the other musicians - the four-man horn section is plenty of frontman - so he stays content of providing the solid base (rarely taking the spotlight to himself at this point), but he is the chief composer and pulls of some real stunts in making his role quite interesting." 
by Sean Trane, Jazz Music Archives
Tracks
1. Inner City Blues (James Nyx, Marvin Gaye) - 05:08
2. Planes - 02:56
3. You Got Me Hummin  (David Porter, Isaac Hayes) - 06:13
4. Humpty Dumpty - 02:32
5. Aria - 04:57
6. Showbiz Suite - 07:38
7. Ball Of Eyes - 01:58
8. Oh La La - 01:01
All compositions by Marc Moulin except where noted

Placebo
*Marc Moulin - Keyboards
*Johnny Dover - Baritone Saxophone, Bass Clarinet, Flute, Percussion
*Nick Kletchkovsky - Bass
*Freddie Rottier - Drums, Percussion
*Alex Scorier - Soprano, Tenor Saxophone, Flute
*Nicolas Fissette - Trumpet
*Richard Rousselet - Trumpet, Flugelhorn
*Guy Theisen - Vocals (Tracks 1,3)

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Sunday, March 16, 2025

Oliver - Stone Unturned (1974 uk, acid folk psych blues rock, 2023 release)



Part-time farmer/musician Oliver Chaplin is the person behind one of the rarest private pressings from the UK. He self-released ‘Standing Stone’ in 1974 which is now considered a cult album. The album was recorded in early 1974 at a remote farm in Wales, using a portable 4-track Teac reel-to-reel machine.

Helped by his brother Chris Chaplin at the controls (an experienced BBC engineer who had worked on Syd Barrett sessions), surrounded by animals and “small winged creatures,” Oliver sang and played acoustic and electric guitars filtered though tape echo, distortion and multi-tracking, creating a very unique sound, a kind of DIY mutant-psychedelic-blues (think Captain Beefheart) which sounded years ahead of its time. Despite the lo-fi nature of the recording, the sound quality is amazing and timeless.

Only 250 copies of the album were pressed and it even caught the attention of the Virgin label, who were interested in distribution but Oliver finally refused their offer. Musicians like J. J. Cale expressed interest in Oliver’s music, inviting him to a jam session but in the end, Oliver decided he was not interested in the music business and left Wales to travel around Europe.

Fans of ‘Standing Stone’ will be blown away when they hear ‘Stone Unturned,’ a previously unreleased second Oliver album, recorded also in 1974 at the farm and assisted by brother Chris. 

Performed by Oliver using a single mic, guitars and various effects devices, this is in the same vein as ‘Standing Stone’ but even more loose and raw. Highly recommended to any acid folk / psych blues fan. Both albums are issued with Master tape sound.
It's Psychedelic Baby Magazine, January 31, 2023
Tracks
1. Clock Tick - 4:31
2. Over There - 4:15
3. Kitty - 2:40
4. Tantalize - 4:34
5. Two Guitars - 1:39
6. That's It Then - 2:59
7. Little Woman - 4:12
8. In a Hurry - 0:22
9. Noise in the Night - 5:41
10.What's Next - 2:03
11.Born Seven Years Old - 3:51
12.Down to the Woods - 2:41
13.Mesmerising Sound - 4:34 
All songs by Martin Oliver Chaplin

Personnel
*Martin Oliver Chaplin - Vocals, Acoustic, Electric, Slide Guitars, Hand Percussion, Occasional Recorder, Harmonica
*Chris Chaplin - Sound Effects


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Saturday, March 15, 2025

Jay Ferguson - Thunder Island (1978 us, soft melodic rock, 2002 remaster)



Previously the singer for rock bands Spirit and Jo Jo Gunne, Ferguson had gone the pop route by the time of his second solo album. Recorded in Miami with Joe Walsh guesting on many tracks, he hit a home run with the title track mega-hit. A sun-drenched summer anthem, it would be the biggest song of Ferguson's career and later turn up on '70s compilations. The rest of the album was similar in mood and feel: largely up-tempo late-'70s rock/pop. Most tracks are graced with Walsh's guitar, which keep the songs from falling too largely on the pop side of things. Though not a perfect album, it was less uneven than most of Ferguson's other solo efforts, though it definitely sounds a product of its time. Which can be good or bad, depending on your taste in music. 
by Rob Caldwell
Tracks
1. Thunder Island - 4:00
2. Soulin' - 4:07
3. Happy Birthday, Baby - 4:16
4. Losing Control - 3:51
5. Cozumel (Joey Murcia) - 3:14
6. Night Shift - 3:36
7. Babylon - 4:23
8. Love Is Cold - 3:38
9. Happy Too! (Stan Kipper) - 2:32
10.Magic Moment (Jay Ferguson, Bill Szymczyk) - 4:00
All songs by Jay Ferguson except where stated

Musicians
*Jay Ferguson – Keyboards, Vocals
*Stan Kipper - Drums
*Joey Murcia - Guitar 
*Tony Battaglia - Guitar 
*Harold Cowart - Bass
*Joe Walsh - Guitar 
*Bob Webb - Guitar
*Ed Brown - Bass 
*Bill Szymczyk - Percussion


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Friday, March 14, 2025

Steve Miller Band - Rock Love (1971 us, nice classic rock, 2018 remaster)



Rock Love is the sixth album by the American rock band Steve Miller Band, released in 1971. All of Miller's previous backing band had left following the recording of the previous album, save bassist Bobby Winkelman. They were replaced by members of Winkelman's previous group, the psychedelic rock band Frumious Bandersnatch for this record, including Ross Valory (a future member of Journey) on bass, and Jack King on drums. Bobby Winkelman was in the band (having moved back to rhythm guitar) during the live recordings on the album's first side, but is not credited on the album cover. David Denny, who later joined the band in 1976, is a guest guitarist (again, not credited) on "Blues Without Blame." The album consists of three blues-rock tracks recorded live, including the lengthy jam-style "Love Shock" which lasts nearly 12 minutes and includes an extensive drum solo, and four studio tracks.

Tracks
1. The Gangster Is Back - 2:36
2. Blues Without Blame - 5:51
3. Love Shock - 11:20
4. Let Me Serve You - 2:26
5. Rock Love - 2:31
6. Harbor Lights - 4:12
7. Deliverance - 9:18
All compositions by Steve Miller

Musicians
*Steve Miller - Vocals, Guitar 
*Ross Vallory - Bass
*Jack King - Drums
*Bobby Winkelman - Rhythm Guitar (Tracks 1-3)
*David Denny - Guitar (Track 2)


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Thursday, March 13, 2025

Jay Ferguson - All Alone In The End Zone (1976 us, pleasant funky soft rock, feat. Joe Walsh, 2003 remaster)



This is the debut solo effort from ex-Spirit/Jo Jo Gunne vocalist and occasional keyboard player Jay Ferguson. When left to his own devices, Ferguson steps away from the somewhat formulaic hard-rocking boogie of Jo Jo Gunne, developing a more concurrent 1970s California-bred sunshine pop and pre-disco vibe. Who better to corral All Alone in the End Zone (1975) than Jo Jo Gunne's former producer, Bill Szymczyk, who gathered some of the mid-'70s most sought-after session performers -- including Joe Walsh (guitar/backing vocals), Joe Vitale (drums), George "Chocolate" Perry (bass), and Joey Murcia (guitar). 

As an ensemble they give the material a lift as well as provide an added bite to Ferguson's originals and the effort's sole cover of Traffic's "Medicated Goo." Both the opener, "Snakes on the Run," and the title track, "All Alone in the End Zone," are personal and seemingly liberating musical statements. The former is an uptempo four-on-the-floor groover that deals with the hassles and runaround inherent in "the biz," while the latter is a midtempo point-of-view rocker that directly refers back to Ferguson's earlier band(s) throughout the song -- most notably in the opening lines "Uncle Jack he said get on back" as well as "But I jumped the Gunne/Tried to run, run, run." "To the Island" contains definite projections of Ferguson's major hit "Thunder Island," from the prominent acoustic guitar to the tricky syncopation that propels the verses into a tropically flavored shuffle. 

As he did with the James Gang, Barnstorm, and ultimately the Eagles, Walsh's trademark slide and extended guitar phrasings go a long way in enhancing the strength of the rockers as well as the ballad "Everybody Goes from Here." Although All Alone in the End Zone did not spawn a hit single, it did establish Jay Ferguson away from the name recognition of his previous associations, priming him for the follow-up smash Thunder Island (1978). 
by Lindsay Planer
Tracks
1. Snakes On The Run - 3:35
2. Turn It Up - 3:52
3. Medicated Goo (Jimmy Miller, Steve Winwood) - 3:37
4. Madam Doktor - 3:27
5. All Alone In The End Zone (Bill Szymczyk, Jay Ferguson) - 4:58
6. Cinnamon City (Bill Szymczyk, Jay Ferguson) - 5:00
7. To The Island - 3:37
8. Hit And Run - 3:20
9. Everybody Goes From Here - 3:05
10.Time And Time Again - 5:46
All songs by Jay Ferguson unless as else stated

Personnel
*Jay Ferguson - Lead Vocals, Keyboards, Guitar
*Joe Walsh - Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Slide Guitar
*Joey Murcia - Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar
*Joe Vitale - Drums, Vocals, Flute, Percussion, Vibraphone 
*George "Chocolate" Perry - Bass, Vocals 
*Joe Lala - Congas

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Wednesday, March 12, 2025

The La De Das - Rock And Roll Sandwich (1973 new zealand, solid funky boogie classic rock, bonus tracks remaster)



In January 1973, Kevin Borich finally returned to New Zealand, bringing back the new La De Das lineup to headline at Robert Raymond's 54-act Great Ngaruawahia Festival, and they gave a triumphant performance. According to John Dix, the La De Das delivered "...a well-paced set (that) blew Black Sabbath and everything New Zealand had to offer clear off the stage." Their ecstatic reception encouraged them to organise a short major-city concert tour there in May, when they returned with four tons of equipment and made their live mastery evident to all who attended. For the rest of the year, it was a constant round of touring, either as headliners, or sharing the bill with Sherbet (who were now being managed by Roger Davies) or as support to visiting international acts such as Little Richard, Gary Glitter, Three Dog Night, The Guess Who and Lindisfarne. They also provided backing on two tracks for Richard Clapton's debut album Prussian Blue.

On July 8, on the way to a Lindisfarne gig, their truck was involved in a head-on collision on the Hume Highway between Holbrook and Albury. Ronnie Peel and roadie John Brewster (not John Brewster of The Angels) were both hospitalised, although their injuries were not serious. The major casualty was the band's equipment, most of which was destroyed in the crash. Three weeks later the Sunrise agency organised a benefit gig in Sydney at the Green Elephant (the Doncaster Theatre) in Kensington, featuring a top lineup, including the Las De Das, Sherbet, Buffalo, Pirana, Lotus, Home, Country Radio, I'Tambu, Original Battersea Heroes and Hush, which raised almost $2000 for the group.

By mid-year, the band were being hailed as Australia's leading live act and Borich's was widely regarded as our pre-eminent guitar hero. With the new lineup firing on all cylinders, and Chugg back on board as manager, Kevin was impatient to record a new album, but EMI were less than enthusiastic. To pressure them, Borich instructed Michael Chugg to get the band out of their contract. The ploy worked, and EMI reluctantly agreed to a new record in September. But the first sessions at EMI's studios were deemed unsatisfactory by the band and all but two tracks were scrapped. (The two tracks, "She Tell Me What To Do" and "No Law Against Having Fun" later surfaced on the compilation album Legend.)

According to Glenn A. Baker, the main stumbling block was that Kevin couldn't get a guitar sound that was anywhere near his live sound, so Rod Coe again solved the problem by installing a portable 8-track recording rig and JBL monitors in the Green Elephant and recording them there. Kevin swapped his familiar Gibson for a Fender Stratocaster and, as Glenn Baker charmingly puts it " ... the whole album went down like a sinker off a pier, in just two days." Back at EMI, they overdubbed Kevin's piano parts, added some tasty backing vocals by Renee Geyer and Bobby Marchini and horns by Don Reid.

The result was the brilliant Rock'n'Roll Sandwich, which Baker rightly lauds as "one of Australia's finest rock albums, a fiery, cohesive work dominated by the superbly talented Kevin Borich and carried off by the reliable gutsiness of Peel and Barber." Touring around the new LP, released in November 1973, the La De Das enjoyed their most successful period to date, including supports for Elton John and Suzi Quatro on their Australian tours.

The solid gigging continued through 1974 and into 1975, including a well-received appearance at the final Sunbury Festival in January '75. The La De Das' appearance was one of the few high points in this ill-fated event, which was was marred by bad weather and poor attendance. Headliners Deep Purple copped strong criticism for the arrogant and aggressive conduct of their crew, with Purple's roadies provoking a fight with AC-DC and George Young after refusing to allow AC/DC to follow them on stage. There was also a lot of anger over their whopping AU$60,000 fee -- about ten times the going rate for a top-rank Aussie act of the day -- which was magnified by the fact that almost all the local groups went unpaid. Despite these altercations, the La De Das made a positive impression on Deep Purple, and lead guitarist Ritchie Blackmore expressed an interest in jamming with them. 
Milesago  
Tracks
1. The Place (Kevin Borich, Keith Barber) - 5:33
2. To Get Enough - 4:09
3. Temple Shuffle - 7:50
4. No Law (Against Having Fun) - 4:50
5. Searchin' - 4:46
6. Who's The One You Love - 4:44
7. She Tell Me What To Do (Kevin Borich, Keith Barber) - 2:13 
8. Sweet Girl (Bruce Howard, Trevor Wilson) - 3:20
9. Gonna See My Baby Tonight - 5:06
10.Morning Good Morning (Kevin Borich, Phil Key) - 3:30
11.Too Pooped To Pop (Chuck Berry) - 2:28
12.Honky Tonkin' (Hank Williams) - 2:42
13.I'm In Love Again (Dave Bartholomew, Fats Domino) - 3:17
14.All Along The Watchtower (Bob Dylan) - 5:47
All songs by Kevin Borich except where noted
Bonus Tracks 8-14

The La De Das
*Kevin Borich - Guitar, Vocals, Flute, Piano
*Keith Barber - Drums, Percussion, Harmonica
*Ron Peel - Bass, Vocals
With
*Joe Whippy - Congas 
*Don Wright - Saxophone
*Bobbie Marchini - Vocals 
*Renee Geyer - Vocals


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Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Sweet Pain - Sweet Pain (1970 us, fine classic rock, 2008 reissue)



West Coast based rock band Sweet Pain, with clear sound, nice vocals, great guitar parts especially on the two long tracks "Joy" and "Start Off With You". Think a cross between Steppenwolf, C.C.R. and C.S.N.& Y, mostly for the vocal harmonies.
Tracks
1. Upside Down, Inside Out Woman (Bob Spalding, Carl Johnson, David Riordan, Frank Demme, J.C. Phillips, Marty Foltz) - 3:39
2. Chain Up The Devil (David Riordan, J.C. Phillips) - 3:29
3. Pine Canyon Stream (Carl Johnson, David Riordan) - 2:15
4. Be Myself (David Riordan, J.C. Phillips) - 3:42
5. Joy (David Riordan, J.C. Phillips) - 8:48
6. Berkeley Lady (David Riordan) - 3:29
7. Start Off With You (David Riordan, J.C. Phillips) - 7:38
8. Richard And Me (Eugene Pistilli, Tommy West) - 4:18
9. Got To Get Your Hands On It (J.C. Phillips, Ray Payne) - 4:05
10.The Lover (Frank Demme) - 3:26

Sweet Pain
*Carl Johnson - Guitar  
*Dave Riordan - Rhythm Guitar, Vocals  
*Bob Spalding - Guitar  
*Frank Demme - Bass, Vocals  
*Marty Foltz - Drums, Percussion  
*J.C. Phillips - Marimba, Vocals  

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Monday, March 10, 2025

rep> Crazy Mabel - Crazy Mabel (1971 uk, stunning blues rock with progressive mood)



British sextet released in 1971 their sole album (a live recording) only in Germany and Netherlands. A heavy psych blues rock with jazz and progressive touch, from excellent musicians like Mike Connell on guitar, Allan Spriggs on vocals and Geoff Leigh (form Henry Cow fame) on saxes and flute. A kaleidoscope of emotive vocals and masterful instrumentals, their music paints a vivid tapestry of a bygone era, where innovation meets the raw essence of rock rebellion.
Tracks
1. Intro Talking - Crazy Mabel - 3:20
2. Keep On Rolling - 3:40
3. Driving Song (Ian Anderson) - 3:58
4. Beat Goes On (Sonny Bono) - 6:40
5. Rag And Bone Man - 4:55
6. It´s Alright Ma, It's Only Witchcraft (Tyger Hutchings, Richard Thompson) - 4:51
7. You´ve Never Had It - 4:39
8. Sleepy Feeling - 4:27
9. Tea Time - 3:57
10.Splitting - 4:48 
All compositions by Mick Connell except  where noted.

Crazy Mabel
*Mick Connell - Lead Guitar
*Jim Sullivan - Bass
*Les Cirkle - Drums
*Alan Spriggs - Vocals
*Geoff Leigh - Saxophone, Flute
*Bryn Collinson - Tenor Saxophone
with
*Tom Parker - Piano

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rep> Purple Image - Purple Image (1970 us, strong blend of soul funk and psych rock, 2004 edition)



Though African-American and raised in the predominantly Black 105th Superior area of Cleveland, Purple Image played rock -- psychedelic, mind-bending, pass-the-bong, strobe-light, posters-on-the-wall head music. 

This obscure album recorded on Map Records has risen to the status of cult because of its scarcity and the musical orientation of Warren Adams (vocals, piano, organ), Kenneth Roberts (vocals, rhythm), William Adams (vocals, conga), Frank Smith (lead guitar), Del Moran (bass), Richard Payne (drums), and lone female Diane Dunlap (vocals); Edward Snodgrass, a non-member, augmented P.I. on sax. 

Purple Image wrote everything except the LP's masterpiece, the 15-minute, 24-second rendition of Bob Craig's "Marching to a Different Drummer." As with all six selections, Purple Image sounds better when the volume is cranked. "Drummer" is an energetic, powerful blend of acid rock and fusion; Snodgrass blows a frantic Coltrane-ish sax, and Dunlap wails like she slammed her hand in a door. 

"We Got to Pull Together" is an airy, charming, socially significant ballad that urges us to become color-blind, forget the past, and get along. Snodgrass plays a tender horn while a male does a convincing lead wallpapered by some arresting, swooping harmonies. On "Living In the Ghetto," they sing about the woes of poverty; if you like heavy metal, this and "Why" will tickle your fancy. "Lady" features Dunlap and a male on an upbeat rock-blues number. 

The back cover pictures P.I. posing under the now-defunct Liberty Theater marquee in mod-type clothing. The front cover features a slim, pretty, Afro-wearing Black woman with three arms holding three globes surrounded by clouds.
by Andrew Hamilton
Tracks
1. Living In The Ghetto - 6:32
2. Why - 4:37
3. Lady - 3:37
4. We Got To Pull Together (Frank Smith) - 3:35
5. Whey You Do To Me - 3:32
6. Marching To A Different Drummer - 15:24
All songs by Purple Image unless as else written.

Purple Image
*Del Moran - Bass
*Diane Dunlap - Vocals
*Frank Smith - Guitar
*Kenneth Roberts - Vocals
*Richard Payne - Drums
*Warren Adams - Organ, Piano, Vocals
*William Adams - Conga, Vocals

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