[Heeplist] California Breed

[Bob Winward]

The list is really strange, once again I am not seeing Jay's posts.  And I
am amazed that so few like the new Asia.  I am thinking it is time to keep
my opinions to myself so I will "Heep in Silence" from now on.

I never heard any BCC but I can assume Glen Hughes sings for them.


On 5/22/14 1:34 AM, "Dave Sherod" <porcupineheep at cox.net> wrote:

> It's a good album and the bonus track is really good, I like the guitar player
> but think he should of played at least a little lead guitar, that said I like
> the album and really think they all fit well together, I do think the BCC
> albums are a bit better than this one, so far, as I feel the lack of lead
> guitar makes it less interesting for me as a guitar player. However I really
> like the drums which to me sound as close to classic Zeppelin as I've ever
> heard and that puts it over the top as a must have album. DS
> 
> Jay Pearson <deepheep at yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
>> Hi y'all!
>> 
>> Being the huge Glenn Hughes fan that I am, I had to have this album the day
>> it came out, and am not disappointed. This is as good as any of the Black
>> Country Communion albums with an even heavier Zep vibe. Had to search for a
>> while to find the deluxe edition bonus track "Solo", but that was well worth
>> it, it's one of the better songs.
>> 
>> While I mentioned a Zeppelin vibe, and it's clear that the young guitarist is
>> inspired by Page, they're not a clone band, although it's more unmistakable
>> than ever who Jason Bonham's father is!! Definitely a funkier feel than BCC,
>> this is definitely one of my favorite Hughes/related albums I've heard after
>> only 2 listens.
>> 
>> Like the current Heep, it sounds modern while solidly rooted in a 70s rock
>> sound. (I'm not saying it sounds anything like Heep!!!)
>> 
>> It's a solid 4-star album (Glenn hasn't seemed capable of doing a 5-star
>> album for the last 20 years) and a must have for Hughes fans. It certainly
>> has grabbed my attention a lot more than Asia's new album!!
>> 
>> Jay
>> np - California Breed (3x thru)
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