[Heeplist] Lee's new cd (it's lee so it's heep related)

[Shawn Mctopy]

BOX Full of HEEP


On Mon, Feb 10, 2014 at 3:26 PM, Dave <porcupineheep at cox.net> wrote:

> I think for what this album is and what the band wanted to do that it is a
> quality release and works great so if you listen to it for what it is it's
> a great release, even though it has its flaws, but that`s rock n roll.. DS
>
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Bob Winward
> Sent: Monday, February 10, 2014 2:56 AM
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> Subject: Re: [Heeplist] Lee's new cd (it's lee so it's heep related)
>
> I agree Stan, and on Track 7 "As Time Goes By" at about 3:30 in on the
> song,
> Lee does a lead duet with Berggren and the vocal interplay is impressive.
> Also I hear a duet on the next track, Rock n Roll Gangsta, although Lee is
> not as upfront in the vocal mix, you can hear him sharing the vocals.  That
> song I can see may cause some to not like the cd because it has some cliché
> basic lyrics, but the music part is rock solid blues.
>
> Frankly, I bought this with zero expectations, just to have because Lee was
> on it and to show my support.  I mean, don't we want to see former Heep
> members succeed?  Especially one who comes from the most classic line up of
> Heep.  So I bought it just to have it, then was surprised that I really
> like
> it.  It is solid blues rock, in the vein of Whitesnake, Foghat, Lynyrd
> Skynyrd.  The best analogy I can think of, it sounds like 1977 Heep with
> Lawton and Lee Kerslake.  While Berggen cannot be compared to John Lawton,
> the sound is similar in vocals and drums to that era of Heep.  However, it
> is not Heep music.  Rock solid blues, with a drumming that sounds very
> familiar.  I like the keyboards that are on the cd, it gives it a nice
> touch
> and the background vocals, which are Lee.
>
> Lee did write "Who Needs Me" for Heep and "No Bone Movies" for Ozzy as well
> as heep saying he wrote "Come Back To Me" so that should be a clue as to
> his
> style and I would say the BKB cd follows this style of the first 2 songs
> mentioned.
>
>
> On 2/9/14 3:11 PM, "Stan" <evens78 at chartermi.net> wrote:
>
>  It is worth it, lots of Heepish sounds!, Back on the Road Again could have
>> been on Innocent Victim! With Lee helping write, background vocals and
>> drums,
>> yeah, it's Heepish!!
>>
>> Stan
>>
>>  On Feb 9, 2014, at 2:32 PM, Shawn Mctopy <shawn.mctopy at selu.edu> wrote:
>>>
>>> I just may have to purchase *LEE's* solo album.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sun, Feb 9, 2014 at 11:27 AM, David Amendolara
>>> <mail4hamurabi at yahoo.com>wrote:
>>>
>>>  I will second Igor's sentiments.
>>>>
>>>> On a personal note, Igor - I have not forgotten the Hensley discussion
>>>> we
>>>> will need to have :-D Procrastination is my middle name, though ...
>>>>
>>>> Dave
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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>>>> Sent: Sunday, February 9, 2014 4:25 PM
>>>> Subject: Re: [Heeplist] Lee's new cd (it's lee so it's heep related)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Ed, a critical opinion with a solid basis is always a welcome one, imho.
>>>> Cheers, Igor
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