These showcase the then-unknown War's funky fusion, and Burdon's still-impressive vocals, but suffer from a lack of focus and substance. "Spill the Wine," on the other hand, is inarguably the greatest moment of the Burdon-fronted lineup. Not only was this goofy funk, shaggy-dog story one of the most truly inspired off-the-wall hit singles of all time, it was War's first smash -- and Eric Burdon's last. The odd closing track, a short piece of avant-garde sentimentality called "You're No Stranger," was deleted from re-releases of this album for years.
Tracklist:
Side 1:
Eric Burdon - Declares "War" (1970)
(320 kbsp, cover art included)
Tracklist:
Side 1:
- "The Vision of Rassan" - 7:40
- "Dedication"" – 2:33
- "Roll on Kirk" – 5:07
- "Tobacco Road" - 13:44
- "Tobacco Road" (John D. Loudermilk) – 3:47
- "I Have a Dream" – 6:39
- "Tobacco Road" (Loudermilk) – 3:58
Side 2:
- "Spill the Wine" – 4:38
- "Blues for Memphis Slim" - 13:30 (individual times not accurate)
- "Birth" – 1:31
- "Mother Earth" (Peter Chatman) – 2:46
- "Mr. Charlie" – 3:05
- "Danish Pastry" – 3:18
- "Mother Earth" (Chatman) – 2:28
- "You're No Stranger" (Thomas C Carter) – 1:55
(320 kbsp, cover art included)
thanks a lot!
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You are welcome!
AntwortenLöschenForever and ever, everlasting good music! Thx!
AntwortenLöschenGlad you like it!
AntwortenLöschenReally appreciated your review which confirmed my feelings about the lp for 50 years (!). Spill the Wine is extraordinary, but without it this is unfocussed. I always wondered 'Why can't the whole lp be like STW?'
AntwortenLöschenThat would be an amazing album. Best wishes!
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