Friday, September 27, 2013

The California Earthquaqe - Reformation (1971 (UA)



A groovy cover of Leonard Cohen's "Suzanne" is somehow even more real than the original one, because of Roy Smith. And before "Susan" you can even here a "Prelude To Suzanne". Interesting Christian brass soul rock. Very listenable. Let there be light:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzLcegrbUUI

RYM:A fairly ambitious Christian progressive concept album (don't let that put you off too much!). 
Good use of brass and woodwind conjures up the feeling of a 70's action movie with a cool soundtrack and overall it has a wide scope of sounds with some rocking moments like 'Let There Be Light' . A very interesting curio indeed. Apparently this was a studio-only project made by a ensemble that included established session musicians like Jim Gordon (drums - played with Duane Allman, Jack Bruce & John Lee Hooker),  John Guerin (drums - played with Frank Zappa & The Byrds) and soul singer Roy Smith (vocals).

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