One of the better from the Decca/Deram Nova serie. It didn't sell on release and was frowned upon by critics, which led to the group breaking up shortly after and this being their only as "Black Cat Bones". However through the decades it's been rediscovered and revalued and is now by many considered a very enjoyable blues/rock album. There's a lot written about it on the net already. I'm not going to repeat that, but here's a good link for group background - http://www.alexgitlin.com/bcb.html . Well worth noticing is Paul Kossoff and Simon Kirke were members, but left to form "Free" just before the recording and the band also at occation had worked as backing for US blues artists visiting England. A history that could explain why a few of the tracks - e.g. "Chauffeur" and "Save My Love" - sounds a lot like "Free", only much rawer and earthier, while others - like "Sylversters Blues", "Coming Back" and "Tell Me Baby" - more reminds of black electric blues. The longest track - "Good Lookin' Woman" - has stubborn flashy guitars all trough, not unlike some of Claptons work on the "Bluesbreakers" LP, making it my favorite track. Produced by Dave Hitchcock. The recording is simple with few overdubs, probably made on four channels. A few of the cuts sounds limited, but most comes out big and natural with a live feeling. It's raunchy and unbridled with lots of emotions shining through - just as I like it. Also issued in mono (DN 15), but this late with a perfectly compatible stereo I assume that is a fold-down. First US on P.I.P. records (PIP 6809) with same cover and tracking. German on Decca Nova (PD 12019). First CD on "See For Miles" 1994 (SEECD 405). The Japanese 2006 re-mastered CD (UICY 39179) came with a paper sleeve replica of the UK cover and stereo label design. First UK had label as shown here and laminated cover with stereo/mono die-cut hole on rear. (DÄN*)
I envy you the records like this. It's very fine title. Now it's very rare, sought and expensive. On the ashes of Black Cat Bones was formed group called Leaf Hound.
SvaraRaderaYes - "Grower Of Mushrooms". I've never seen that in real life, but from what I heard on Youtube it is a top album. This is very good too, but that seems even better.
SvaraRaderaBtw do You have any Black Cat Bones CD? I'm curious about which is best in capturing the feeling - the first on See For Miles or the Japanese re-channeled.
Sorry I meant re-mastered, not re-channeled.
RaderaI have Black Cat Bones CD on BGO. It's in typical plastic box with cardboard etui. I think it's good one and it's for sure official issue.
RaderaSo it has the big natural sound? I just thought it would be nice if people reading this could get a hint on which to buy. There can be up to ten different CD issues of a record and only a few are official or well sounding. But if this BGO is it's OK then. I don't have a functioning CD player myself and not planning to buy one. All my spare money goes to records :)
RaderaYes, you're right. Lots of CD reissue sounds to loud and sound is too 'digital'. I can't remember sound of Black Cat Bones on BGO but I haven't such a good ear to tell you there's sound is or isn't good :)
RaderaOK it's still an open question then...
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