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CHRIS FARLOWE ~ THE VOICE / HOTEL EINGANG
MIG 00892 (Barcode: 885513008923) ~ UK ~ Blues-Rock

Recorded: 1998 - 2008 Released: 2013

This is a reissue of two albums by the British Blues-Rock vocalist Chris FarloweFind albums by this artist recorded a decade apart: "The VoiceFind albums with this title" from 1998 and "Hotel EingangFind albums with this title" from 2008, the second being at the time of writing is the last album recorded by Farlowe so far. Both albums are remastered and both include two bonus tracks each, originating from a live recording from 2006.

"The Voice" is a beautiful collection of ten Rhythm And Blues / Soul songs, splendidly sung by Farlowe, who is accompanied by a superb band, which includes guitarist Clem ClempsonFind albums by this artist, keyboardist Ronnie LeahyFind albums by this artist, bassist John PriceFind albums by this artist and drummer Paul BurgessFind albums by this artist. Other musicians appear on some of the songs, like guitarist Ricky ByrdFind albums by this artist, who also wrote a couple of songs present here, guitarist Norman BeakerFind albums by this artist, vocalist Elkie BrooksFind albums by this artist and others.

"Hotel Eingang" is a collection of thirteen Blues-Rock numbers and finds Farlowe accompanied by the excellent guitarist Miller AndersonFind albums by this artist, keyboardist Frank TischerFind albums by this artist, bassist Kris GrayFind albums by this artist and drummer Paul Burgess. A brass section and additional guest musicians are also present. Farlowe wrote the title song and Anderson also contributed one of his songs, with the rest being mostly Blues standards.

Both albums, although different from each other, show the versatility and undiminished capabilities of Farlowe as a first rate vocalist, who despite his age manages to sound as if he was a few decades younger that his chronological age. He is vital and absolutely relevant, full of great chops and as usual sensitivity and feel for the music. Farlowe is ignoring the fads and fashions of contemporary Pop / Rock and sticks to what he knows best – singing his heart out like only he knows how.

Farlowe remains one of the few veteran Rockers, who lost nothing of his relevance and artistic ability over time and who believes in the music he performs, contrary to generations of younger musicians who have very little to say and who completely lost their way over time. As such he is one of the living icons of the better times that music enjoyed in the past.

Overall both albums are an absolute must have for all Farlowe fans and in this remastered edition with bonus tracks and a very reasonable price tag are even more attractive. For people who don´t have the original albums in their collection this is a proverbial "steal".
Updated: 08/05/2023Posted: 25/06/2016CD 2 Digipak Remastered Bonus Tracks Recommend To A Friend

KEEF HARTLEY ~ LANCASHIRE HUSTLER
ESOTERIC 2101 (Barcode: 5013929720121) ~ UK ~ Blues-Rock

Recorded: 1972 Released: 2009

7th album (and the last of his DeccaFind albums on this label releases) by the great UK drummer Keef HartleyFind albums by this artist with another new version of his band, which included vocalist Jess RodenFind albums by this artist (Alan BownFind albums by this artist), vocalist / guitarist Junior KerrFind albums by this artist, guitarist Jim MullenFind albums by this artist, bassist Philip ChenFind albums by this artist, keyboardist Jean RouselleFind albums by this artist and organist Mick WeaverFind albums by this artist. Vocalists Elkie BrooksFind albums by this artist and Robert PalmerFind albums by this artist also helped out. The music is tight and has a strong Brass-Rock feel, mixing Blues, Rock, Jazz and some Prog elements. In retrospect the music still sounds great after all these years and Hartley´s fans will surely love to have this one in their collection.
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