Genre: rock
Rating: *** (3 stars)
Title: Head Over Heels
Company: Capitol
Catalog: ST 797
Year: 1971
Country/State: Michigan
Grade (cover/record): VG/VG
Comments: minor ring wear (see picture)
Available: 1
GEMM catalog ID: 2324
Price: $80.00
Cost: $45.00
Geez, there are
certainly some loud power trios (Cream, Mountain, early Robin Trower, etc.
readily coming to mind), but this early-1970s Michigan-based outfit deserves
special recognition ...
Showcasing a line up consisting of drummer John Bredeau, singer/guitarist
Paul Frank and singer/bassist Michael Urso, the band only managed to release
one instantly obscure album, but what an LP! Produced by Dan
Moore and Buzz Clifford, 1971's "Head Over
Heels" is simply great. Loud, tough, yet surprisingly
accessible, material such as 'Road Runner' and 'In My Woman showcased the
trio's knack for melodic, but crunching guitar rock. Frank and Urso had
attractive voices and as we said before, they sure could generate some
volume. Among the few missteps were some out of kilter harmony vocals
('Question') and the bland power ballad 'Children of the Mist' (which was
almost redeemed by Frank's nice guitar solo). Elsewhere, recorded at
Detroit's Eastowne, an extended cover of Willie Dixon's 'Red Rooster' and
'Circles' were live efforts that aptly showcased the band's impressive
in-concert chops. Wish we'd seen 'em live ... Frank and Urso reappeared with
the band Fresh Start. Urso was also a member of HUB and a late-inning member
of Rare Earth.
"Head Over Heels" track listing:
(side
1)
1.) Road Runner
(Paul Frank) - 3:21
1.) Right Away (Paul Frank) - 3:04
3.) Red Rooster (live) (Willie Dixon) - 7:32
4.) Children of the Mist (Paul Frank) - 3:30
(side 2)
1.) Question (Paul
Frank) - 3:00
2.) Tired and Blue/Land, Land (Paul Frank) - 5:00
3.) In My Woman (Matthew Moore) - 2:45
4.) Circles (live) (Paul Frank) - 7:33