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ARTHUR LEE ~ ARTHUR LEE FRIDAY MUSIC 1095 (Barcode: 829421109525) ~ USA ~ Classic Rock Recorded: 1981 Released: 2009 2nd album by singer / songwriter Arthur LeeFind albums by this artist, mostly known as the charismatic leader of the legendary US band LoveFind albums by this artist, which revolutionized the US Rock scene in the mid to late 1960s, recorded with members of the late 1970s incarnation of the band. In spite of Lee´s extraordinary talent as songwriter, his career following the breakdown of the original lineup of Love, as well as his personal life, was a troubled and tragic affair. The collection of songs on this album, mostly written by Lee, show his enormous potential and spark of genius, but sadly lack a focus and production effort, which would turn them into such gems as his early work. Nevertheless the material is surely worth listening to and the many fans of Love will find here plenty of interesting moments.

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LOVE ~ FOUR SAIL (DELUXE EDITION) RHINO 73640 (Barcode: 081227364021) ~ USA ~ Classic Rock Recorded: 1969 Released: 2002 4th album by the US band LoveFind albums by this artist. By the time this album was released Arthur LeeFind albums by this artist was the only original Love member left in the group and his domination was complete. However, this still is a very good album, with Lee`s superb songwriting strong as ever and a solid support from the new band members. More rocky then the previous albums and with a harder sound, this was to be the last truly worthwhile effort by the band.

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LOVE ~ LIVE FRIDAY MUSIC 1094 (Barcode: 829421109426) ~ USA ~ Classic Rock Recorded: 1978 Released: 2009 Ten years after the original lineup of the legendary US band LoveFind albums by this artist fell apart, mainly as a result of personality clash between the band´s charismatic leader / singer / songwriter Arthur LeeFind albums by this artist and the second singer / songwriter in the band Bryan MacLeanFind albums by this artist, the two protagonists agreed to a short reunion of the band in 1978. This album is the only document of this reunion, recorded at the legendary "Whisky A Go-Go" club and although the quality of the recording is no better that your average bootleg, the historic importance of this meeting overshadows the technical shortcomings. The band plays three of the songs from their revolutionary epic "Forever ChangesFind albums with this title" and other material, composed all by Lee and MacLean, except one cover. The informal atmosphere of the gig and authenticity of the setting bring the listener back to times, when great music could be heard in clubs any day of the week. Any fan of Love will surely love to put his hands on this album.

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