Fields - Fields 1969,Blues Rock, Psychedelic Rock<br /><br />"Fields" is kind of an oddity; especially for a record label that's best known for a more pop-oriented catalog. <br />The album's overall feel is very blues-rockish. A number of reviews we've seen draw comparisons to Cream. <br />In this case the comparison isn't bad, <br />with tracks such as the leadoff rocker 'Elysian Fields', <br />'Take You Home' and 'Jump On It' baring more than a passing resemblance to Clapton and company. <br />Exemplified by tracks such as 'Bide My Time', the performances are quite raw. <br />Personal favorite - the bizarre, sidelong 'Love Is the Word'. <br />With backing from Motown singer Brenda Holloway, <br />the song offers up a weird blend of rock, psych and soul influences. <br />Stretched out over nearly 20 minutes, it has to be heard to be believed. [SB]<br />~~~<br />Decent hard rock effort by a band with a Cream fixation (but thankfully no drum solos). <br />Lots of lead guitar on the normal length songs on side one. <br />Side two is one 20-minute song that has a lot of creative ideas and builds in intensity. <br />It's much better than most side-long songs of the era and is an actual composition, <br />not just an excuse for jamming. <br />Overall, a good but not great album that is interesting enough to be recommended to fans of the style.<br /><br />This US power trio's sole album was released on both sides of the Atlantic in 1969, <br />but sank without a trace. Equally influenced by blues, soul and acid rock, <br />it's an enjoyable mixture of snappy hard rock songs and the lengthy "Love Is The Word" suite, <br />which occupied a whole side of the original LP. <br />Featuring backing vocals from Northern Soul legend Brenda Holloway and production by former <br />Merry-Go-Round guitarist Bill Rinehart, it's a must for fans of bluesy psychedelic rock<br /><br />01 - Elysian Fields - 0:00<br />02 - Bide My Time - 3:47<br />03 - Take You Home - 8:27<br />04 - Jump On You - 11:31<br />05 - Sun Would Set - 14:56<br />06 - Love Is The Word - 20:19<br /><br />Credits<br /><br />Arranged By [Special Arrangements] – Bill Rinehart, Gene Page<br />Bass Guitar, Vocals – Patrick Burke (2)*<br />Engineer – Frank Kejmar<br />Graphics [Graphic Art], Design – Mitchell Brisker<br />Lead Guitar, Vocals – Richard Fortunato<br />Management [Personal] – Mark Slotkin<br />Percussion, Vocals – Steven Lagana<br />Photography By, Design – Michael O'Bryant<br />Producer – Bill Rinehart
