1969 STEAMHAMMER MKII Hard UK BLUES Psych
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1969 ORIGINAL UK BLUES COOKER !
MINTY CLEAN
STEAMHAMMER
((MKII))
\ USA - (yellow) EPIC RECORDS - BN 26552
MINTY CLEAN VINYL
Original 1969 first pressing vinyl
The 2nd (great) STEAMHAMMER album ... under-appreciated from 40+ years back... we're really feeling this one throughout -- great memorable self compositions that suck the listener "in"
Not selling as many records as they had hoped, Steamhammer nevertheless became a top European open-air attraction, mainly due to their excellent live performance. For over two hours each night they would provide instrumental improvisations, exemplarised by the guitar work of Martin Pugh and the harmonica of Kieran White. In summer 1969, Martin Quittenton left the band, followed by drummer Michael Rushton. They were replaced by Steve Jolliffe (saxophone, flute) and Mick Bradley (drums).
Jollife's feel for precise arrangements and influences especially inspired the recording of this second Mk II album. Going beyond the boundaries of traditional blues forms, the band members applied their musical creativity and imagination without the need for technical trickery.
Yes, Steamhammer's second album shows great evolution: their first album was rooted exclusively in blues. This album has a bit of a jazzy edge than the first, thanks to the addition of reeds/flutist Steve Joliffe. Progressive-rock fans will probably enjoy this album and will find it more interesting than Steamhammers "Reflections" or "Mountains"; the compositions are more inventive, arrangements are more immaginative and the overall performance of the band is better. Highlights: "Supposed to be Free", "Contemporary Chick Con Song" (both are still bluesy, but more ambitious than other efforts), the short "Sunset Chase" (a beautiful guitar solo), "6/8 for Amiran" (with this unusual tempo structure), "Passing Through" (with his fake ending) and the wonderful "Another Travelling Tune". Highly recommended for anybody who ever thought how a prog-blues album would sound.
- Martin Pugh - Acoustic & Electric Guitar
- Kieran White - Guitar (Acoustic), Harmonica, Jew's-Harp, Vocals
- Mick Bradley - Percussion, Conga, Drums
- Steve Davy - Bass
- Steve Jolliffe - Flute (Alto), Flute (Soprano), Harpsichord, Sax (Alto), Vocals
- Supposed to Be Free
- Johnny Carl Morton
- Sunset Chase
- Contemporary Chick Con Song
- Turn Around
- 6/8 for Amiran
- Passing Through
- Down Along the Grove
- Another Travelling Tune
- Fran and Dee Take a Ride
CONDITION: COVER: Clean & solid: M- ...there is a small NO delete marks (rare)...and no split seams, no writing, no bends...
VINYL: all glossy clean over both sides M- top level...smooth and clear with clean labels...should deliver the lucky winner a most satisfying ride....
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A GREAT ADDITION TO ANYONE'S COLLECTIBLES!
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EFFICIENT/CAREFUL GRADING
All imperfections are noted both cover & record
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