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1969 ORIGINAL UK BLUES COOKER
Thee British Original
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STEAMHAMMER
MKII.. / ............................................... / ..
Made In England - Orange C.B.S. - S-63694
ORIGINAL SOUGHT AFTER NICE ORIGINAL BRITISH 1969 COPY
....plus the CLEAN original printed sleeve - normally NOT found at all
........................................................................................................ Original 1969 first pressing vinyl of the 2nd album by the mighty STEAMHAMMER ... under-appreciated from 45 years back... we re really
feeling this one...filled with 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, exemplary 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 MKII 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 STEAMHAMMER Reflections or Mountains the
compositions are more inventive, arrangements are more imaginative 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 - 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, winds Alto , Vocals
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:
The cover: rated: M- hard to find the 1969 fragile laminated front cover has met with careful hands over the past 54 years. Overall a keeper copy investment item There are no split seams,
no bends, and no writing ... LOOK
The vinyl:
Rated: near M- plays clean remaining very collectible, still with shiny grooves both U.K. REFLECTION
labels remain in TOP condition
Keeper copy
A cool addition to anyone s music library
SEE: SELLERS OTHER ITEMS similar grooves for head people...
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GRADING SYSTEM:
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GRADING SCALE: M, M-, EX, VG ,VG , VG, VG-
M Completely clean, no marks, plays clean
M- Carefully used, looks clean, plays clean, shiny gloss, plays clean
EX Faint scuff or superficial mark, near M-, high gloss, plays clean
VG Glossy with minimal scuffing or light mark playing very nice, enjoyable
VG a bit more scuff or marks still plays well with very minimal surface at worse
VG more marks/scratches only minor, nothing deep, no loud clicks or pops
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VG- surface noise present, will not have skips or jumps
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