Jack Bruce - Songs For A Tailor (LP)
- LP
- 1 piece(s)
- 1969
- 14 tracks
- 43 min
- blues rock
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Absolutely fantastic album. Pete Brown's quirky lyrics enhance its brilliance. The sound quality on my copy is top-notch...I can't comprehend how anyone could call it "awful sound"...ridiculous. One of my all-time favorite records. Strongly recommended.***The 2024 vinyl reissue is AMAZING...definitely worth purchasing***
Upon first glance, one might assume that Jack Bruce's 'Songs For A Tailor' would be heavily blues-driven, given his history with Cream and the concurrent release of Blind Faith. However, this isn't entirely the case. Most of the lyrics, penned by Pete Brown, carry a touch of pretentious whimsy and mirror Bruce's fragile state of mind at the time, blending English soul with his signature blues influence. The album kicks off with a surprise appearance by George Harrison, though his guitar work is less prominent than in Cream's 'Badge.' Under producer Felix Pappalardi's guidance, it starts strong, but the momentum doesn't last. Bruce, like many solo artists, showcases his instrument, the bass, which, while impressive, overshadows the overall production. In my opinion, drums and bass should support, not dominate, the listening experience. Rolling Stone Magazine echoed this sentiment, describing the album as a 'disappointing patchwork lacking cohesion, a hodgepodge of jazz riffs, rock foundations, chamber music strings, overly ornate lyrics, and Bruce's bass-heavy sound.' I wholeheartedly agree, though I might add 'self-indulgent' to the critique. Despite this, some progressive music enthusiasts adore the album, finding inspiration in its unique sound. Some even argue that 'Theme For An Imaginary West' could pass as a lost Cream track. This divide in opinion highlights the album's polarizing nature, with listeners either captivated or underwhelmed compared to Bruce's work with Cream and Blind Faith. It's definitely worth a few listens to form your own opinion. **Fun Fact:** The album's title honors Cream's late clothing designer. Review by Jenell Kesler
Absolutely fantastic album. The strange Pete Brown lyrics actually enhance its brilliance. The sound quality on my copy is top-notch...I can't comprehend how anyone could call it "horrible sound"...absurd. One of my all-time favorite records. Strongly recommended.***The 2024 vinyl reissue is AMAZING..definitely worth purchasing***
Songs For A Tailor, contrary to what one might expect given Jack Bruce's history with Cream and the concurrent release of Blind Faith, isn't heavily blues-focused. Intriguingly, nearly all lyrics are by Pete Brown, who also penned Cream's most impactful lyrics, and they echo a touch of pretentious whimsy. The songs seem to mirror Jack Bruce's state of mind at the time, feeling somewhat vulnerable and battered, blending a subtle English soul with his robust blues influences. The album kicks off with a surprise appearance by L'Angelo Misterioso, aka George Harrison, though his guitar work is less prominent than on Cream's "Badge," setting a strong tone, especially under Felix Pappalardi's direction, though this momentum doesn't last. Bruce, like many solo artists, showcases his instrument, the bass, and while he's a skilled player, highlighting it so prominently gives the album a somewhat poorly produced feel. In my view, drums and bass should support, not dominate, and their overpowering presence here is noticeable. Rolling Stone Magazine wasn't fond of this album, describing it as 'a disappointment, a patchwork affair lacking cohesion, a mismatched collection of jazz riffs, rock foundations, chamber music strings, tediously baroque lyrics, and a bass-heavy sound dominated by Bruce's bass.' I wholeheartedly agree, though I might add 'self-indulgent' to that critique. That said, many, particularly progressive music enthusiasts, cherish this album, finding it inspirational and influential, with some even claiming "Theme For An Imaginary West" could pass as a lost Cream track. This divide in opinion underscores how listeners either adore this work or find it inferior to Bruce's work with Cream and Blind Faith. Either way, it's worth a few listens to gauge its impact.*** The Fun Facts: The album's title, Songs For A Tailor, was a nod to Cream’s recently passed away clothing designer.Review by Jenell Kesler
This is yet another top-notch stereo demo album—my original ATCO copy can't even compete, and that's saying something for a record from 1969! P.S. My copy's got the gatefold cover.
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