So far his only solo effort, released two years after The Firm's second album - "Mean Business". Rather unfavourably treated by critics, but sold ok reaching #26 on billboard and #27 in UK. I was first drawn to it because of the setting. John Bonham's son Jason and long time Jethro Tull drummer Barrie Barlowe handeling the sticks, while the vocals are shared by top voices Chris Farlowe, John Miles and Robert Plant. The latter only doing one song - "The Only One" - but as doing it with Page and Bonham Jr. you could hear it as something Zeppelin adjacent. Apart from Leon Russell's "Hummingbird" all songs are penned by Page, either alone or together with the vocalist for each track. Guitars are partly wild and raunchy with lots of signature Page-ish twists and turns, backing exact and vocals expert. Audio somewhat too dense for my taste and the songs themselves maybe not all totally memorable, but if you dig Page's playfulness, appreciate the slight Zeppelin touch and, like me, like to follow Chris Farlowe's adventures through the years, it's a sure thing. Favorite tracks "The Only One", the spawned 45 "Wasting My Time" and the Farlowe sung "Prison Blues". Issued and reissued on vinyl, CD and cassette all over the world through the years. First UK vinyl on Geffen (WX 155). Japan 2016 limited ed. remastered CD on Geffen (UICY-25683). Premiere US had label as shown here in a glossy stickered cover with pic/credit inner. (LÖZ*) (YZÄ*)
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