Open (Blues Image album)
Open is Blues Image's second album and most acclaimed album, which featured the No. 4 hit single, "Ride Captain Ride".
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| Released | April 1970 | |||
| Genre | Hard rock, blues rock | |||
| Length | 37:02 | |||
| Label | Atco | |||
| Producer | Richard Podolor | |||
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| The Village Voice | C+[1] |
Critical reception
Robert Christgau, writing in The Village Voice, wrote in a contemporary review: "Great single, mediocre (though improved) album. Do we really need another 'Parchman Farm?'"[1]
Track listing
All songs by Blues Image except where noted.
- "Love Is the Answer" – 2:35
- "Running the Water" – 2:37
- "Clean Love" – 7:49
- "La Bamba" (Traditional) – 2:26
- "Consuelate" – 1:15
- "Ride Captain Ride" – 3:46
- "Pay My Dues" – 3:49
- "Fugue U" – 0:50
- "Parchman Farm" (Mose Allison) – 2:49
- "Wrath of Daisey" – 1:31
- "Take Me" – 7:35
Personnel
- Mike Pinera – lead guitar, lead vocals
- Skip Konte – keyboards
- Malcolm Jones – bass
- Manny Bertematti – drums
- Joe Lala – percussion, backing vocals
- Additional personnel
- Kent Henry – guitars
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References
- Christgau, Robert (July 30, 1970). "Consumer Guide (12)". The Village Voice. New York. Retrieved April 14, 2013.
External Links
- Open (Blues Image album) at Discogs (list of releases)
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