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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Somehow, I don't know how - because they're exactly what I like, I missed Stretch in the 1970s. I was drawn to them in 2007 by hearing the track 'Take You Down' on a CD given free with Classic Rock magazine. I was so impressed by that song I had to take the plunge and buy this CD. It's probably the best speculative music purchase I've ever made.
Excellent blues-influenced 70s rock throughout. If you like classic Zeppelin, Bad Company, Free, Quo or Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac you'll love this. Elmer Gantry has a fantastic soulful rock voice in the Paul Rodgers league. Kirby Gregory plays tasty, toneful, bluesy, funky guitar - frequently reminiscent of Greeny himself. (In many places his playing and tone also remind me of the excellent work Brian Robertson did in his early days with Thin Lizzy). The rhythm section, as I understand it, is not constant throughout these recordings but is jaw-droppingly tight and funky nevertheless. The songwriting is first class. Great tunes and some interesting lyrical directions!
Apparently Stretch began (unwittingly) as a bogus version of Fleetwood Mac put together to fulfil contractual obligations for a US tour. Listening to these recordings they were clearly worthy of much greater things. I have to conclude that the only reason they weren't ultimately huge is that, by the time they were making this wonderful music, times (and fashion - boooo) were moving on and the record companies were looking to the punk and emerging NWOBHM markets.
Standout tracks for me are Miss Jones (which always makes me think of Rigsby :-) ), Jonah And The Whale, Can't Judge A Book, Living On The Highway and their superb cover of Rick Derringer's Rock And Roll Hoochie Koo. Having said that, there isn't a bad track here - it's all great stuff.
If you're in the 70s bluesy rock zone you'll love this CD.
Excellent blues-influenced 70s rock throughout. If you like classic Zeppelin, Bad Company, Free, Quo or Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac you'll love this. Elmer Gantry has a fantastic soulful rock voice in the Paul Rodgers league. Kirby Gregory plays tasty, toneful, bluesy, funky guitar - frequently reminiscent of Greeny himself. (In many places his playing and tone also remind me of the excellent work Brian Robertson did in his early days with Thin Lizzy). The rhythm section, as I understand it, is not constant throughout these recordings but is jaw-droppingly tight and funky nevertheless. The songwriting is first class. Great tunes and some interesting lyrical directions!
Apparently Stretch began (unwittingly) as a bogus version of Fleetwood Mac put together to fulfil contractual obligations for a US tour. Listening to these recordings they were clearly worthy of much greater things. I have to conclude that the only reason they weren't ultimately huge is that, by the time they were making this wonderful music, times (and fashion - boooo) were moving on and the record companies were looking to the punk and emerging NWOBHM markets.
Standout tracks for me are Miss Jones (which always makes me think of Rigsby :-) ), Jonah And The Whale, Can't Judge A Book, Living On The Highway and their superb cover of Rick Derringer's Rock And Roll Hoochie Koo. Having said that, there isn't a bad track here - it's all great stuff.
If you're in the 70s bluesy rock zone you'll love this CD.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The band Stretch will always be remembered for their one hit "Why did you do it?" issued in the mid 70's, a great number in its own right, but not truely representing their musical output. This compliation is a brilliant reminder of the kind of the hard working blues/rock band they really were, that went almost unappreciated at the time. There are no stand out songs as such, as the song writing within the band is of great quality and it shows throughout the excellent track selection and which produces a very varied set of music. I can always remember buying the hit single at the time, but I never invested in their albums, as I was into other forms of music, but since buying this disc recently from Amazon, I can now see what I missed out on. Alongside such other 70's bands as the Climax Blues Band, Babe Ruth, Brinsley Schwarz, Dr Feelgood and Heads Hands and Feet, Stretch represented an uncurrent in rock for a simplier style of music, as opposed to the excesses of prog rock, a kind of going back to basics.
As compilations go this is a definite must have, which showcases a fine band in the blues/rock tradition with Elmer Gantry's vocals providing a good feel to the lyrics and Kirby Gregory's guitar playing providing some excellent solos. Both Gantry and Gregory not only formed Stretch, but contributed a lot of their songs too.
As compilations go this is a definite must have, which showcases a fine band in the blues/rock tradition with Elmer Gantry's vocals providing a good feel to the lyrics and Kirby Gregory's guitar playing providing some excellent solos. Both Gantry and Gregory not only formed Stretch, but contributed a lot of their songs too.
Format:Audio CD
How have I missed this band before , I had heard only one song by Stretch and as I liked it I thought I might as well have a listen to some more ,WELL this is the best album ive heard for years , Its full of great tracks. Why o why did i not buy this years ago , fantastic enough said.
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