A Heavy-Psyche U.S album in the early 70's style, led by a female voice. It is well sung and well played, with a very prominent organ. It is to be regretted that all the compositions are not of the same quality as the piece "pony" which opens the album. Deserves careful listening.
Members
Suzanne Rey (percussion, vocals), Bart Libby (organ, piano), Steve Tracy (guitar, vocals), Gary Violetti (bass, vocals), Doug Huffman (drums, vocals)
We can say that "Bands that have made only one album and their albums are always amazing". Mariani is one of the bands that proves this. Founded by drummer Vince Mariani, this 3-person band has signed a legendary album. They did some pretty hard work while wandering the corridors of the Heavy Psychedelic style. You will understand when you listen.
Members
Vince Mariani (drums, vocals), Eric Johnson (guitar, vocals), Jay Podolnick (bass, vocals), Steve Ronda (bass), Danny "Baby Face" Toller (drums), Bill Wilson (vocals)
It's immediately apparent that on album number two, this band have opted for a smoother, more sophisticated sound. Sadly it didn't leave them with a lot of charm or verve. There's more of a general rock/prog feel here than on their fine debut, leaving this one quite anonymous in the process. Fans of lighter prog fare (Styx, Rush, Kansas) might find stuff to love here..
Members
Peter Lee Stirling [Peter Charles Greene, aka Daniel Boone] (vocals), Alan Hawkshaw [aka Jeremy Eagles] (keyboards), Alan Parker [aka Andrew Balmain] (guitar), Clem Cattini [aka Rupert Baer] (drums), Herbie Flowers [aka Jackson Primrose] (bass)
This one has just way too much soul flavour for me to get much musical pleasure from it. There are occasional moments that are enjoyable, but the band never seems to be able to fully unleash the furious guitar crunch I so desire with this type of music. The momentum is there, and it's there, and IT'S THERE and then...wait wtf, where did it go? That scenario seems to play out with almost every track. There are about four songs here out the eight (that's one half or 50% for you math-heads out there) that I consider somewhat worthwhile. Make Me Make You and Pate De Foie Gras start out decently enough but end up suffering from the fate I described above. And the self-titled title track and Squadron Leader Johnson are not too bad either, but never quite get beyond the realms of just good. The remaining tracks I could do without though. Some people may dig this, but it ain't my scene man.
Members
Peter Lee Stirling [Peter Charles Greene, aka Daniel Boone] (vocals), Alan Hawkshaw [aka Jeremy Eagles] (keyboards), Alan Parker [aka Andrew Balmain] (guitar), Clem Cattini [aka Rupert Baer] (drums), Herbie Flowers [aka Jackson Primrose] (bass)
