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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
If you consider this album as the Vincent Crane Band with Chris Farlowe on vocals, then it's actually a very well produced and original end product and a very entertaining listen. The opening track, "Time Take My Life", with dramatic orchestra accompaniment to Vincent's electronic piano and Chris's distinctive vocals is a great intro; followed by the staid and repetitive "Stand By Me" which flopped as a single. To me the most original and best songs are "Little Bit of Inner Air" written, by drummer Ric Parnell with some very interesting percussive work plus "Never To Lose" (surprisingly, closest to Death Walks Rooster style, with a very blistering and haunting guitar solo) and the excellent "Space Cowboy" both written by then new guitarist Steve Bolton. "Breathless" is a VC driving instrumental, featuring alternating electric piano and Hammond organ. The remaining studio tracks, which seem to be a showcase for Chris's vocals, are closer to funk with soulful backing vocals, and are listenable, without getting too excited.
Whereas, on the 2008 Rooster release "Homework" album the bonus tracks are the saving grace to an otherwise disappointing release; the opposite is the case here. I'm not sure why we have 2 live versions of the already overly repetitive "Stand By Me"; then have to put up with uninspiring live versions of the weaker tracks off this album; and then are reminded that this was supposed to be Atomic Rooster after all, with Chris totally giving a totally different interpretation (or messing around and murdering) of the older classics "Save Me/Friday 13th", "Breakthrough" and "Devil's Answer".
I bought this album when it was released in 1972 without the bonus tracks, and I still enjoy it now, but it's definitely not the DuCann/Hammond line up.
Whereas, on the 2008 Rooster release "Homework" album the bonus tracks are the saving grace to an otherwise disappointing release; the opposite is the case here. I'm not sure why we have 2 live versions of the already overly repetitive "Stand By Me"; then have to put up with uninspiring live versions of the weaker tracks off this album; and then are reminded that this was supposed to be Atomic Rooster after all, with Chris totally giving a totally different interpretation (or messing around and murdering) of the older classics "Save Me/Friday 13th", "Breakthrough" and "Devil's Answer".
I bought this album when it was released in 1972 without the bonus tracks, and I still enjoy it now, but it's definitely not the DuCann/Hammond line up.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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I've been a big fan of the first three Atomic Rooster albums for a long time now, but I've always shyed away from Made in England. Perhaps it was the plain album sleeve, or the number of times I hear the words 'soul' and 'funk' banded about. Whatever the reason, I threw caution to the wind and in time honoured record buying tradition, took a gamble. And I'm now kicking myself for not having bought this years ago!
Anyone nervous about what this album might sound like, should set those fears to one side. This is most definitely 100% an Atomic Rooster album, with Vincent Crane's hammond and piano all over this. With titles like 'Time Take My Life', 'I Don't Know What Went Wrong', and 'People You Can't Trust', don't go expecting a James Brown Soul Revue. Vincent is as morose as ever, and lets be honest, that's very much a part of the whole Rooster sound.
And as for Chris Farlowe's vocals, for me he falls into that excellent 70's category of singers that you either love or hate. In no way does he have a 'normal' vocal style - but then that's why so many people love Roger Chapman, Peter Hammill, even Steve Jollife. Chris warbles and wails like a man possessed. Perhaps his take on Rooster's 'Devil's Answer' isn't the best interpretation in the world. But it's certainly his own.
The only serious banana skin on the whole album for me is 'Space Cowboy'. The title's naff, and the song's not really much better. I was just relieved that they managed to avoid shouting a Yee Haa half way through.
I'm now looking forward to taking another gamble on 'Nice and Greasy'. If it's any where near as enjoyable as 'Made in England' then it'll be money well spent.
Anyone nervous about what this album might sound like, should set those fears to one side. This is most definitely 100% an Atomic Rooster album, with Vincent Crane's hammond and piano all over this. With titles like 'Time Take My Life', 'I Don't Know What Went Wrong', and 'People You Can't Trust', don't go expecting a James Brown Soul Revue. Vincent is as morose as ever, and lets be honest, that's very much a part of the whole Rooster sound.
And as for Chris Farlowe's vocals, for me he falls into that excellent 70's category of singers that you either love or hate. In no way does he have a 'normal' vocal style - but then that's why so many people love Roger Chapman, Peter Hammill, even Steve Jollife. Chris warbles and wails like a man possessed. Perhaps his take on Rooster's 'Devil's Answer' isn't the best interpretation in the world. But it's certainly his own.
The only serious banana skin on the whole album for me is 'Space Cowboy'. The title's naff, and the song's not really much better. I was just relieved that they managed to avoid shouting a Yee Haa half way through.
I'm now looking forward to taking another gamble on 'Nice and Greasy'. If it's any where near as enjoyable as 'Made in England' then it'll be money well spent.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I came to Atomic Rooster by a bit of a circuitous route. I am a long time fan of Chris Farlowe and his British blues/soul recordings, and bought this out of completeness when trying to collect all his albums.
I must say I was very impressed by this. As a prog rock fan anyway, I loved the style and tone of this record. Good vocal workouts for Farlowe, with an excellent heavy rock backing, great guitar work, interesting bass lines and some good song writing. It is an excellent album of rock nearly but not quite on the prog end of the spectrum. An enthralling and entertaining listen.
This remaster is pretty good, with a nicely remastered sound, interesting liner notes, and a host of extra tracks. Some of the extras get a bit repetitive, but can easily be programmed out.
In all 4 stars. An good release of a good album.
I must say I was very impressed by this. As a prog rock fan anyway, I loved the style and tone of this record. Good vocal workouts for Farlowe, with an excellent heavy rock backing, great guitar work, interesting bass lines and some good song writing. It is an excellent album of rock nearly but not quite on the prog end of the spectrum. An enthralling and entertaining listen.
This remaster is pretty good, with a nicely remastered sound, interesting liner notes, and a host of extra tracks. Some of the extras get a bit repetitive, but can easily be programmed out.
In all 4 stars. An good release of a good album.
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Chris Farlowe sounds like Tom Jones on this LP and also the Nice n Greasy release. Not well suited to the hard rock style. Poor songs - too jazzy in many places. Read more
Published on 19 Feb 2010 by R. Slee
Not as different as some said, but still not as strong...
The conventional wisdom is that the "Made in England" Atomic Rooster represented a soul-oriented break with the "harder" sound of the Crane/Cann/Hammond lineup, but listening to... Read more
Published on 7 May 2009 by Kevin Kissell
British Rock at it's best
Atomic Rooster;
A melting pot of incredible musicians and brilliant music to boot.
Replacing old LPs so I know it very well indeed. Read more
A melting pot of incredible musicians and brilliant music to boot.
Replacing old LPs so I know it very well indeed. Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2009 by heron fin 2
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