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Graeme Edge Band – Kick Off Your Muddy Boots (1975) (@256)
29 Mar 2010
(Review from rateyourmusic.com)
Having enjoyed worldwide successes through the early and mid-1970s, the individual Moody Blues had no problems finding support to release a host of outside projects. Longtime drummer Graeme Edge was no different, striking out in pursuit of solo success with the release of 1975′s “Kick Off Your Muddy Boots”.
Released by The Moody’s’ own Threshold label, the album was credited to The Graeme Edge Band, but in many respects it stood as an Adrian Gurvitz project. In addition to co-producing the album with Edge, Gurvitz handled most of the lead vocals, provided lead guitar, and wrote about half of the material. He has a voice that might not sound out of place in “The Band”, kind of throaty and Southern.
The album bursts with intensity and features much musical variety. From “Bareback Rider” to “Something We’d Like to Say” (written by Graeme Edge) each song makes a strong, punchy point. “The Tunnel” is a typically intense Gurvitz instrumental. Graeme’s songs hold their own with Adrian’s, an encouraging sign. “Shotgun on the 4.42″ is an instantly memorable western saga, with some stunning unison work on acoustic and electric guitars.
Line-up:
- Adrian Gurvitz / vocals, guitars
- Paul Gurvitz / bass, vocals
- Mickey Gallagher / keyboards
- Graeme Edge / drums
Track List:
01. Bareback Rider – 5:15
02. In Dreams – 5:12
03. Lost In Space – 4:40
04. Have You Ever Wondered – 5:08
05. My Life Is Not Wasted – 2:59
06. The Tunnel – 2:10
07. Gew Janna Woman – 4:16
08. Shotgun – 4:11
09. Somethin’ We’d Like To Say – 3:31
10. We Like To Do It – 4:05
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about 5 years ago
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about 1 year ago
Thanks, I like the work of Gurvitz brothers so I’m very interested in this one.
about 1 year ago
thanx, i, had the album years ago, love to hear it again
about 1 year ago
Ditto the Gurvitz Bros…What About Parrish Gurvitz on MCA circa 1972-3? Or Gun/Gunsight? Three Man Army? Always thought they were underrated. I’m not sure how well they will bear listening to with 40 years between first having these and now, but I’m willing. Great blog. Thanks for your efforts!