HAMMER Same *US SAN FRANCISCO PSYCH-ROCK* 1970
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Description
Based in San Francisco, Hammer was composed of singer John DeRoberts , drummer John Guerin, keyboardist Norman Landsberg, bass player Richie McBride and guitarist Jack O'Brian. The band's lucky break came in 1969 when they attracted a mentor in the form of Bill Graham. Graham showcased the band with a number of opening act performances at the Fillmore East and West, quickly signing them to his Atlantic Records affiliated San Francisco label.
Musically the album's all over the roadmap, including stabs at pop, rock, classical (the instrumental 'Pain and Tears') and even some jazzy interludes ('Sweet Sunday Morning'). Let me warn you that as lead singer DeRoberts is somewhat of an acquired taste. On tracks such as 'Something Easy' and 'Charity Taylor' he occasionally reminds me of Journey's Steve Perry. He also has a habit of reaching for those high notes that leaves me shuddering. Obviously, that may pose a problem for some folks. On the other hand, DeRoberts is surrounded by a first rate band that churn out some first-rate performances . Among them, 'Hangover Horns' is a great rocker, the scat instrumental 'Tuane' is kind of cool and guitarist O'Brien and keyboardist Landsberg show off some nifty chops on the instrumental 'Death To a King'. Not essential listening, but certainly an interesting addition to the catalog of San Francisco-based groups.
(side 1)
1.) Something Easy (Norman Landsberg - John DeRoberts) - 2:50
2.) Hot and Cold (Jack O'Brien) - 3:00
3.) Tuane (instrumental) (Norman Landsberg) - 3:20
4.) You Make Never Wake Up (Apologies to Auden & Frost) (Jack O'Brien - Tom Kennedy) - 3:24
5.) Hangover Horns (Jack O'Brien - Tom Kennedy - John DeRoberts) - 3:15
(side 2)
1.) Charity Taylor (Jack O'Brien - Norman Landsberg - John DeRoberts) - 3:29
2.) Sad Song, Happy Song (Jack O'Brien - Tom Kennedy) - 2:59
3.) Sweet Sunday Morning (Norman Landsberg - Bill Austin) - 2:16
4.) Pains and Tears (instrumental) (Norman Landsberg) - 3:28
5.) Death To a King (instrumental) (Norman Landsberg) - 5:38
German pressed ATLANTIC LABEL SD 203.
Cover Oberflächenabnutzung, sonst gut. Vinyl hat Oberflächenwischer und Krätzerchen, wurde gereinigt, spielt überwiegend neuwertig, manchmal mit Knistergeräuschen.
LP wurde mit einer professionellen Schallplattenreinigungsmaschine gereinigt.LP was cleaned with professional record cleaning machine VPI.
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