The Climax Chicago Blues Band LP: Hands Of Time (LP)

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(On Stage) 8 tracks For a long time it has been quiet concerning new releases of the Climax... more

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The Climax Chicago Blues Band: Hands Of Time (LP)

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For a long time it has been quiet concerning new releases of the Climax Bluesband. The current line-up, which after numerous reshuffles no longer has a founding member, finally gives with "Hands Of Time" a musical sign of life with new songs and continues the over 50-year band history.

The band is reflecting on the instrumental structure that has already proven itself in the past and its own groove. The charismatic frontman Graham Dee captivates the listener with his haunting, slightly scratchy, but very clear voice during the songs. The pieces have mostly clear rhythm structures, which are in the range of blues to rock, partly with soulful influences, mostly in midtempo. Interspersed are also some ballads that can bring the listener to dream and once again prove the expressiveness of Dee's voice.

The basis for the compact sound is laid by Neil Simpson on bass and Roy Adams on drums, who have been playing in the band for over 30 years.

Adding a special touch to the distinctive sound are the band's veterans, Lester Hunt on guitar and George Glover on keyboards. Hunt with rhythm work and clearly played interspersed solos renounces superfluous frills, but prefers clear tones, while Glover not only underlines the songs with sound carpets, but also convinces with furious and sensitive lead work on the keyboards and piano.
However, fresh wind has certainly breathed into the band the already mentioned Graham Dee on vocals and Chris Aldridge on saxophone and harmonica, who joined the band only in 2012. Aldridge, with strong sax solos, is at times a congenial partner to Hunt on guitar.

A refreshing songwriting, which is oriented to the band's history, has breathed new life into the Climax Blues Band again, which ties in with the band's successful times and will not only find favor with the die-hard fans of the Brits.

With "Hands Of Time" the band has in any case produced an impressively varied album without musical gap fillers, which shows the musical strength of the band and proves that they want to really take off again. The purchase of the new work will certainly shorten the waiting time for an upcoming tour for the fans and probably even intensify the eager waiting for it.
(Text: Gernot Mangold)

Article properties: The Climax Chicago Blues Band: Hands Of Time (LP)

Interpret: The Climax Chicago Blues Band
Album titlle: Hands Of Time (LP)
Genre Blues
Label On Stage Records
Geschwindigkeit 33 U/min
Vinyl record size LP (12 Inch)
Record Grading Mint (M)
Sleeve Grading Mint (M)
Artikelart LP
EAN: 4260673691691
weight in Kg 0.28

Climax Blues Band - Hands Of Time (LP) LP 1
01	Ain't That A Kick In The Head	The Climax Chicago Blues Band
02	Straight Down The Middle	The Climax Chicago Blues Band
03	What's Your Name	The Climax Chicago Blues Band
04	Flood Of Emotion	The Climax Chicago Blues Band
05	17Th Street Canal	The Climax Chicago Blues Band
06	Hands Of Time	The Climax Chicago Blues Band
07	The Cat	The Climax Chicago Blues Band
08	Wrong Time	The Climax Chicago Blues Band

Gegründet 1968 in Stafford, England Ursprünglich firmierte der Verein als Climax Chicago Blues... more

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"The Climax Chicago Blues Band"

Gegründet 1968 in Stafford, England Ursprünglich firmierte der Verein als Climax Chicago Blues Band, das Wörtchen Chicago strichen die Musiker erst 1970 aus dem Namen. Die Engländer haben die größte Menge ihrer Anhängerschar kurioserweise in den USA, in Europa ist die Band noch immer so gut wie unbekannt. Dass viele Gruppen erst auf dem Umweg über die Staaten auch in ihrer Heimat Anerkennung finden, ist kein Novum. Die Climax Blues Band hat sich in den letzten zweieinhalb Jahren fast ausschließlich auf den US-Markt konzentriert, der schon stets offen war für Rockgruppen, die musikalisch aus dem Rahmen fallen. Und dass die Climax Blues Band dieser Kategorie zuzuordnen sei, befanden die Musikkritiker der USA erstmals im Herbst 1972. Die Stärke der Gruppe liegt nicht nur darin, ausgezeichnete Studio-Platten produzieren zu können, sondern vielleicht vielmehr in ihren Live-Auftritten. Die Band zeichnet sich durch ein phantastisches Bluesfeeling aus, das nur wenige europäische Gruppen und Musiker vorweisen können. Jenes Feeling kommt im Konzert, das sich manchmal bis zu 3 Stunden hinziehen kann, besonders gut zur Geltung. Die Zeitschrift „Pop“ schrieb in einem Bericht über die Climax Blues Band: „Der Durchbruch, der mit solchem Potential vor 5 Jahren noch spielend zu schaffen gewesen wäre, lässt auf sich warten. Aber er muss ja mal kommen! Das Material ist gut, die Band ist gut und spielt seit Jahren in der unveränderten Besetzung mit Peter Haycock,Gittarre- Derek Holt, Bass- Colin Cooper, Saxophon- Richard Jones, Keyboards- John Cuf?y, Schlagzeug zusammen. Was hier fehlt, sind nur die europäischen Fans.' Original Presse-Info: RCA Schallplatten GmbH

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