Earlier last year I picked up a handful of Joe Farrell albums, starting with his 1970 quartet and ending with 1975's Canned Funk. For me each album progressed further into the territory I enjoy. From the decidedly pure jazz at the beginning of the decade to the grooving heavy funk by the mid 70s. And Penny Arcade maintains that trajectory, as I found myself enjoying this more than Moon Germs but not as much as Upon This Rock. Primarily the difference is there are no whopper tracks here, everything is just satisfactory. Or as they would say in the business world: Meets Expectations. Guitarist Joe Beck is certainly more restrained here (unfortunately) than on the next 2 albums. And I always wish that Farrell would have stuck to the flute, as he's sax honking mad here. Given the entire Joe Farrell experience, I'm keeping this for now.
Ownership: LP: 1974 CTI. Wonderful thick gatefold like the others from Farrell. Purchased from a local friend at an antique mall. We'll name him too since his little shop continues to bring in great albums, and I'm a regular visitor. His prices are very fair - no bargains, but reasonable. We (Purple Peak) have the same approach to pricing. He's also a hardcore collector like me, but his tastes run more towards punk, free jazz, extreme metal - and soul music (ha!). He already has a name out there, so we'll use it: Dr. Boom.
10/14/22 (new entry)
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