Always a big fan of the band's Peter Green years, but not so much of their later efforts. This forth original LP was the first without Green and the last including Jeremy Spencer. Also Christine McVie took part in the recordings, though not as a fully credited member. So a kind of transition album, but stylewise more "Then Play On" than "Future Games". And even if I miss some of the Peter Green magic there's still enough blues and rock here to please. The two blues rockers "Station Man" and "Tell Me All The Things You Do" both sufficiently heavy and tight to grip and cause bodily motion. "Jewel Eyed Judy" a touching rock ballad and "Buddy's Song" a very ok homage to Holly. I also like the audio very much - natural with top separation, giving it a slight garage feeling at parts. So even if lacking blossoming Green parts it has enough of the band's old ways to make me listen and enjoy. Issued and reissued on about every format all over the world through the years. Premiere UK on Reprise (RSLP 9004), US on Reprise (RS 6408). Japan 2013 CD on Reprise came as limited edition in paper sleeve. First German had label as shown here in a laminated fold/out sleeve with picture insert. (GÖXÄ*) (FXÄC*)
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