VOL. XV, NO. 9
MARCH 8, 1974
Record Review
By JIM KLEINER
Black Sabath - "Sabath Bloody Sabath" - is a blend of the traditional Sabath sound, with an added touch of calm tones. From beginning to end the album is a relaxing trip through the future. Mindful of all of Black Sabath's work, this stands out as their most superbly composed album.
Deep Purple - "Burn" - is the long-awaited album for Purple fans, but was it worth the wait? The replacement of two of the group's members may have had an effect on the production of the album.
This is the group's first album released since "Made in Japan," which was cut one year ago. Disappointing as it may seem, "Burn" will most likely grow on you.
Lucifer's Friend - "Lucifer's Friend" - has shades of the heavy metal sound. The group first released the album in its mother country two years ago. Since then, the sounds of this English group have reached American property.
This could be the first consistent hard rock album since "Led Zeppelin II." That alone should be enough to indicate the talent of Lucifer's Friend.
Black Sabath - "Sabath Bloody Sabath" - is a blend of the traditional Sabath sound, with an added touch of calm tones. From beginning to end the album is a relaxing trip through the future. Mindful of all of Black Sabath's work, this stands out as their most superbly composed album.
Deep Purple - "Burn" - is the long-awaited album for Purple fans, but was it worth the wait? The replacement of two of the group's members may have had an effect on the production of the album.
This is the group's first album released since "Made in Japan," which was cut one year ago. Disappointing as it may seem, "Burn" will most likely grow on you.
Lucifer's Friend - "Lucifer's Friend" - has shades of the heavy metal sound. The group first released the album in its mother country two years ago. Since then, the sounds of this English group have reached American property.
This could be the first consistent hard rock album since "Led Zeppelin II." That alone should be enough to indicate the talent of Lucifer's Friend.
Montrose - "Montrose" will, without a doubt, move you. It has many different variations of sounds on the guitar. Guitarist Ronnie Montrose is the master mind behind this hard hitting outfit. The album's sounds prove that Montrose certainly has its stuff together.
Hanson - "Now Hear This" - doesn't fall into the trap of sounding like imitation classical music. Guitarist Junior Hanson is the driving force behind the group. Do what the album title tells you - now hear this.
Queen - "Queen" - contains an interesting medley of excellent numbers. This English group is led by Freddie Murcury, who keeps the temperature rising with every note.
Hanson - "Now Hear This" - doesn't fall into the trap of sounding like imitation classical music. Guitarist Junior Hanson is the driving force behind the group. Do what the album title tells you - now hear this.
Queen - "Queen" - contains an interesting medley of excellent numbers. This English group is led by Freddie Murcury, who keeps the temperature rising with every note.