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"Nice & Greasy" is an appropriate title
for this album. Not only was the familiar progressive rock sound in place, the soulful and
funky vocals of Chris Farlowe continued to influence their sound as it did on "Made
In England." Although their sound was getting more blues influenced it continued to
progress despite the changes. It was indeed absolutely nice n' greasy, albeit maturely.
This is the fifth Atomic Rooster album I have listened to and I have experienced great
pleasure doing so. What I found attention-grabbing and entrancing was listening to the
various incarnations of the group with the incredible keyboard player Vincent Crane
steering the Rooster ship. His Hammond B-3 organ was ever present and always influential
in the final outcome of each song, with this album being no exception to that rule.
"Voodoo in You" is a shining opportunity for new guitar player Johnny Mandala to
show his wares, and he really seizes the moment by giving Crane some great biting chords
to wrap his spirited keyboard playing around. "Take One Toke" leads off side two
in a big way. It's the best track on the album, combining the strengths of each band
member effectively and mightily without any compromise. Crane was never one to negotiate
his music in any way, and this final effort for this lineup gave their fans another
classic Atomic Rooster LP to covet and cherish for the years to come. Personally, I think
this version of the group was the best, mainly because of Chris Farlowe's vocal prowess.
He added so much soul and heart to the group. What I found so remarkable is that they kept
their core sound intact while going with the flow of changes smoothly, which in turn kept
the old fans happy and gained new ones along the way. This music always leaves me wanting
for more. Thanks to these great reissues the interest in the group has be enlivened and
they have got the kind of respect and reverence that they always deserved.
© Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck
February 25, 2002
| Side One |
Side Two |
| 1.
All Across the Country (Crane) - 5:05 2. Save Me (Crane) - 3:15 3. Voodoo in You (Avery) - 7:05 4. Moods (Crane) - 4:23 |
1.
Take One Toke (Crane) - 4:58 2. Can't Find a Reason (Crane) - 4:25 3. Ear in the Snow (Crane) - 6:12 4. What Ya Gonna Do (C. Farlowe) - 5:20 |
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