Known band facts but interesting enough to repeat...about a combo that came out of an alliance by former members of Small Faces and Jeff Beck Group. During their short existence 1970-73 they released three studio LP:s and one live under own name while working as a group on Rod Sewart's early solo efforts and disintegrated after Stewart crossed the Atlantic and Ron Wood joined Rolling Stones. To my taste and needs they all come out better here than on any of Stewart's solo albums and assesing what they did as "Faces" it's an even race between this and the follow-up "A Nod Is As Good As A Wink...To A Blind Horse"
https://monolover.blogspot.com/2019/10/facesa-nod-is-as-good-as-winkto-blind.html . Both made in a semi-garage atmosphere, direct and mabe a little slapdash at parts, but open and friendly. Like winding down at the local pub with a couple of beers after the home team just won the soccer game. There will be shouting and singalongs, but also relaxed moments. Two positive live tracks - "Feel So Good" and "Maybe I'm Amazed" - mixed with seven studio recordings. Not all perfectly played, but with tons of feeling sipping through. I just love the "Had Me A Real Good Time" rocker where Rod takes his bicycle to a fancy party and there getting too drunk and embarrasing (own experience?). The both dark and flimsy "On The Beach" funny and catchy. I also get two pleasant ballads - "Tell Everyone" and "Sweet Lady Mary" - showing they could write more sensitive stuff. As a whole a very charming LP making me wanna return often. Issued and reissued on every possible format all over the world through the years. Premiere UK on Warner Bros, (WS 3011) came with different label and sleeve design. Can't seem to find a timeline for this US, but guess it's quite early with label as shown here and the structured die-cut sleeve made to look as an old 78 cover. (YZÄ*) (SXÅH*)
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