Medusa (Trapeze album)
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| Medusa | ||
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| Studio album by Trapeze | ||
| Released | 1970 | |
| Genre | hard rock | |
| Length | 40:14 | |
| Label | Threshold (1970) Universal (2006) |
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| Producer(s) | John Lodge | |
| Professional reviews | ||
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| Trapeze chronology | ||
| Trapeze (1970) |
Medusa (1970) |
You Are the Music...We're Just the Band (1970) |
Medusa is a 1970 album by the rock band Trapeze. Most expressive tracks of this kind of funk-rock are: Black Cloud, Your Love Is Alright, Seafull and Medusa.
Not only is Medusa the finest offering from '70s outfit Trapeze, it is one of the decade's most underappreciated hard rock recordings. With a lineup that consisted of future Deep Purple, Judas Priest, and Black Sabbath members, there seems to be proof that at least a few fellow musicians appreciated this 1971 offering. Fans of his later work might be surprised by Glenn Hughes' soulful vocal delivery, especially on the mid-tempo blues-rockers like "Black Cloud" and "Your Love Is Alright." Guitarist Mel Galley also deserves mention for his sparse approach to classic rock riffing that is catchy and affective. Even the ballads are focused, memorable, and unique. There are some melodic moments on the closing title track that sound almost as if a '90s alt-rock crooner composed them. Considering that Medusa predates many similar, and more successful, classic rock LPs from the likes of Bad Company, Nazareth, Foreigner, and others, it's a wonder that the record isn't mentioned more when influential albums of this era are discussed. ~ Vincent Jeffries, All Music Guide
[edit] Track listing
- "Black Cloud" (Galley; Galley) 6:13
- "Jury" (Hughes) 8:10
- "Your Love Is Alright" (Galley; Hughes; Holland) 4:54
- "Touch My Life" (Galley; Galley) 4:06
- "Seafull" (Hughes) 6:34
- "Makes You Wanna Cry" (Galley; Galley) 4:41
- "Medusa" (Hughes) 5:40
[edit] Personnel
- Dave Holland
- Glenn Hughes
- Mel Galley
- Produced by John Lodge
[edit] External Links
Review and 30 Sec sample of all tracks at CdConnection.com
| Trapeze |
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| Mel Galley • Glenn Hughes • Dave Holland |
| John Jones • Terry Rowley • Pete MacKie • Rob Kendrick • Pete Goalby • Pete Wright • Steve Bray • Mervyn Spence • Richard Bailey • Geoff Downes • Craig Erickson |
| Discography |
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Studio albums: - Trapeze • Medusa • You Are the Music...We're Just the Band • Hot Wire • Trapeze • Hold On • |
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Live album: - Live At The Boat Club • Live in Texas: Dead Armadillos • Welcome to the Real World - live 1992 • Way Back to the Bone • On the Highwire |
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Compilation albums: - The Final Swing • High Flyers: The Best of Trapeze • Way Back to the Bone • On the Highwire |
