LP SEALED WAR FEAT. ERIC BURDON LOVE IS ALL AROUND 1976 ABC ORIG PRESS

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"Love Is All Around" is a compilation album by War featuring Eric Burdon, released in 1976 on ABC Records. It's a significant album because it gathers previously unreleased or rare tracks recorded during the brief but incredibly fertile period (1969-1971) when the legendary British blues-rock singer Eric Burdon (formerly of The Animals) collaborated with the Californian funk-soul-jazz band War.

Here's a brief summary:

• A "Vault" Release: Unlike their two official studio albums together ("Eric Burdon Declares 'War'" and "The Black-Man's Burden"), "Love Is All Around" is essentially a collection of archival material from their sessions, showcasing the depth of their creative output during that collaborative phase. It often felt like a "contractual obligation" album for ABC to capitalize on War's later success after Burdon had left the band.
• Musical Style: The album exemplifies the groundbreaking fusion that defined Eric Burdon and War's sound:
  • Funk-Rock: This is the core. War's tight, improvisational, and deeply groovy rhythm section, blended with rock guitar and horns, was revolutionary for its time.
  • Soul & R&B: Strong R&B and soul influences are evident in the vocal harmonies and arrangements.
  • Jazz Fusion: Elements of jazz improvisation are woven throughout, particularly in the longer tracks.
  • Blues-Rock: Eric Burdon's distinctive, gritty blues-rock vocals bring a raw, powerful edge to the funk grooves.
  • Psychedelic Rock: There's a definite psychedelic sensibility, particularly in the extended jams and atmospheric sections.
• Key Tracks:
  • "Love Is All Around": The title track is an unreleased studio recording, an infectious funk-rock groove.
  • "Tobacco Road": An alternate and often longer version of the classic cover, given a signature funk/jazz treatment.
  • "A Day in the Life": A sprawling, 11-minute-plus cover of The Beatles' iconic song, showcasing their improvisational prowess and unique interpretation.
  • "Paint It Black Medley": A powerful, extended 10-minute live version of The Rolling Stones' "Paint It Black," recorded at the Whiskey A Go Go in 1969, which became a highlight of their live shows.
  • "Home Dream": A lengthy, Eric Burdon-composed blues track with jazzy elements.
• Legacy: "Love Is All Around" is a valuable document for fans of both Eric Burdon and War. It reveals more of the fertile musical ground they explored together, proving that their collaboration extended beyond just a few hits like "Spill the Wine." It showcases War's incredible instrumental chops and their ability to create long, free-flowing jams that seamlessly blended multiple genres, alongside Burdon's charismatic vocal delivery.

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• 1976 LP Released on ABC Records # ABCD 988 (Stereo).    .
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