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MANFRED MANN'S EARTH BAND

Manfred Mann's Earth Band

 

Eclectic Prog

3.10 | 132 ratings

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loserboy
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4 stars The first album released by MANFRED MANN'S EARTH BAND and the beginning of his progresssive rock influences. His new line-up at the time included Chris Slade (drums), Colin Pattenden (bass) and Mick Rogers (lead guitar/vocals). MANFRED himself is credited with playing various keyboards most importantly performing for the first time on the keyboard that was to become his trademark - the Mini Moog. One of the aspects I most appreciate in their debut album is the unknown musical direction the new band exhibited. Overall this album is a superb mix of 70's rock and 70's progressive. I love the gutteral keyboard sounds MANN delivers here and on the track "Captain Bobby Scout" we are treated to a great foreshadow of the new MANN sound with heavy guitar, soul like vocal harmonies and that moog keyboard buzz. Since I put "Solar Fire" on my website I have seen (and heard) a flock of you have purchsed it (and posted to your websites..) and let me suggest you also invest a few schillings in the EARTH BAND's debut album with its quirky psychy-prog influences.
loserboy | 4/5 |

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