[Heeplist] Chaos & Colour

[Dave Crookham]

I can read you. Must need to be named Dave :)

I think what it really misses is one or 2 standout tracks. Lots
of good tracks, just needs a little more great.

Dave

-----Original Message----- 
From: David Amendolara
Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2023 5:10 PM
To: Heepsters Mailing List (Travellers in Time)
Subject: [Heeplist] Chaos & Colour

I doubt this post will make it to the list - most of my mails, few as they 
are, don't seem to.
Anyway, upon first listen I was anything but blown away. I thought most 
songs sounded drab, dull and quite uninspired. I will admit I was having a 
bad day.
This is Heep, so I figured I would heed Bob W's advice and give it about 99 
more spins before I draw any final conclusions.
Upon second and third listen, more of the colour is starting to show in 
these songs. The arrangements make sense, the lyrics are far less 
superficial than I initially thought and there might actually be something 
to this one. This album appears to be a grower for me.
I must say, this is the first record where I feel Davey Rimmer is really 
coming into his own as a Heep bassist. His bass lines are more driving, more 
prominent and I love the solo he's given in the penultimate track.
But can we please take a moment to express our appreciation for Mr Lanzon? 
He is the man of the hour on this record, playing some of his finest, most 
inspired, most dirty, most Heepy Hammond licks and riffs. His soloing on C&C 
is something else. He really raised the bar on his own playing. I sincerely 
hope he brings out a third solo album soon, cos he's probably my most played 
artist on Spotify.
All in all, the lads didn't have me at first listen. But I'm glad that Mick 
& Phil allow so much room for input from Davey and especially Russel, who's 
written some neo-classic Heep tracks. I look forward to the next live gig. 
And to album #26 ;-)
Eddie
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