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1.1 Feel a Whole Lot Better1.2 Between the Lines1.3 Ups and Downs1.4 Move It1.5 Take Me Back1.6 Reminiscing1.7 Good Laugh Mun1.8 Yeah My Baby1.9 House of Blue Lights1.10 Blue Turns to Grey1.11 Paint It Black1.12 All I Wanted1.13 Don't Out Me on1.14 There's a Plac |
 | | Description: | While it took a long and torturous five years for the Flamin' Groovies to find their way back to an American record deal with Shake Some Action, a year and a half later the band had a follow-up ready, and while 1978's Flamin' Groovies Now isn't quite as cohesive as the album that preceded it, in many respects the band sounds at once tighter and more relaxed, with some time on the road firming up the rhythm section while giving the songs a bit more room to swing (which wasn't one of the strong suits of the British Invasion bands that provided their aural template). The band lost guitarist James Ferrell during the post-Shake Some Action tour, but former Charlatans picker Mike Wilhelm proved to be a more than simpatico replacement on these sessions, and while leader Cyril Jordan didn't come up with another new song as transcendent as "Shake Some Action," "All I Wanted" comes pretty close. But it's significant that most of the songs on Flamin' Groovies Now are covers, and while all of them are played with love, enthusiasm, and the right period flair (especially the Beatles' "There's a Place," Paul Revere & the Raiders' "Ups and Downs," and "Move It," an early U.K. hit for Cliff Richard), they give the album a feeling of being padded, and just because covering the Rolling Stones rarity "Blue Turns to Grey" was a good idea didn't mean the Flamin' Groovies had any business tackling "Paint It Black." All in all, Flamin' Groovies Now is a terrific-sounding record that captures a fine band when it was in great form, but it also makes clear that the gremlins that often dogged the Groovies in the studio (namely their inability to make a 100 percent satisfying album) hadn't gone away.Vocals on track 11 mixed at Eden Studios, London.
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? &© 1978 & 2013 Warner Bros. Records, Inc."Now" on CD is a vibrant snapshot of the Flamin' Groovies in their prime: energetic, guitar-driven rock that bridges classic 1960s pop sensibilities with the raw edge of 1970s power pop. The album captures the band's trademark blend of chiming riffs, tight rhythms and instantly memorable melodies, making it a compelling listen for fans of timeless rock 'n' roll. Listeners can expect punchy uptempo tracks alongside more melodic songs, all carried by a clear, analog-inspired sound that feels both nostalgic and fresh on CD.
This edition on CD offers a convenient and durable format for enjoying the album with consistent audio quality. It is well suited for collectors who want to preserve the music physically and for new listeners discovering the band's catalog in a classic medium. The track sequence is designed to flow like a cohesive set, emphasizing hooks, harmonies and a direct, live-in-the-room feeling.
Flamin' Groovies are regarded as one of the key bands that helped shape power pop and influenced later rock and alternative acts. Emerging from the late 1960s rock scene, they became known for their mixture of British Invasion-style melodies, raw rock 'n' roll energy and a strong sense of songcraft. Over the years they have earned a cult following and are often cited by musicians and critics as an important link between 1960s rock and the guitar-based alternative music that followed.
The manufacturer LIBH focuses on physical music releases and catalog titles, making albums like "Now" available in reliable CD editions. By emphasizing solid pressing quality and straightforward presentation, LIBH offers collectors and music fans an accessible way to experience influential rock recordings without unnecessary frills, concentrating on the core value: the music itself. | | | No. of tracks: |
14 |
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89353503628 |
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