Dryewater is a big time obscurity from Charlotte, North Carolina. Released in an era when the American hard rock scene had no guides or bellwethers. This is roadhouse rock n' roll, where some tracks are for dancin', others for drinkin', and more for thinkin'. Similar to the nearby J. Teal Band in that way. If a real A&R representative of a major label would just show up - then we'd get signed up immediately! But why would they leave the major media centers? Too much hassle to get there and there's nothing in the middle of the country to do anyway. Certainly no hookers and blow! Hence America missed out almost entirely on the mid 1970s expansive experience, perfectly willing to let England lead the way. Exceptions to Los Angeles and New York City, with the rare Chicago and San Francisco band making the Billboard play list. We'd finally get it right in the 80s with heavy metal, but just imagine if they were focused on the American interior in the mid 70s? You could expect a 500% return on what we got. A tragic tale that requires a dissertation for historical reflection and penance. Dryewater are yet one more victim of the broken dream. Perfectly legitimate quality proggy hard rock that was considerably better than what the majors were spitting out in 1974.
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