Glory (1973)
Post Damnation of Adam Blessing. Here they bring in some of that same era Grand Funk Railroad sound. Good times party rock for the most part. Highlights include the thoughtful A4, the funky B2, and the two proggy closers B3 & B4. The album ends on a high note with a different approach than the rest. A good album that clearly could have been miles better. It was to be Glory's only album. A lost opportunity.
12/21/23 (review)
The Damnation of Adam Blessing (1970)
The Damnation of Adam Blessing were one of the powerhouse groups coming out of the Cleveland scene in the late 60s. There were a ton of groups operating in steel country back then, but most didn't get past the 45 single stage. Though unfortunately today, the band is hardly known. Which is really too bad considering the strength of the material found on their debut. Highlights include the first three tracks, 'Strings and Things', and the last three songs. In particular 'Dreams' is stellar. Only the boogie 'You Don't Love Me' and the unnecessary 'Last Train to Clarksville' (Monkees of course) can be avoided.
The Damnation of Adam Blessing were one of the powerhouse groups coming out of the Cleveland scene in the late 60s. There were a ton of groups operating in steel country back then, but most didn't get past the 45 single stage. Though unfortunately today, the band is hardly known. Which is really too bad considering the strength of the material found on their debut. Highlights include the first three tracks, 'Strings and Things', and the last three songs. In particular 'Dreams' is stellar. Only the boogie 'You Don't Love Me' and the unnecessary 'Last Train to Clarksville' (Monkees of course) can be avoided.
There aren't a ton of albums going from psychedelic to hard rock, and The Damnation of Adam Blessing is a super example of doing just that.
Ownership: 1970 United Artists (LP) 8/26/22 (review)8/26/22 (new entry)
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