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JAN HAMMER ~ BLACK SHEEP / HAMMER WOUNDED BIRD 0173 (Barcode: 664140017320) ~ USA ~ Classic Rock Recorded: 1978- 1979Released: 2005 4th and 5th albums (originally released on the AsylumFind albums on this label label) combined here as one set. By the end of the 1970s Jan HammerFind albums by this artist moved completely into rock and these two albums are his best achievements in that genre. He could still write excellent songs and as these two albums feature three very good vocalists: Colin HodgkinsonFind albums by this artist – also a great bass player (Back DoorFind albums by this artist, Brian AugerFind albums by this artist), Bob ChristiansonFind albums by this artist and Glenn BurtnickFind albums by this artist, the result was surprisingly good. Quite close to Prog, these two albums include excellent instrumental work by Hammer, who uses the electronic keyboards like a true virtuoso. Just listen to his interpretation of Jimi HendrixFind albums by this artist’ “Manic Depression” to appreciate his abilities. As these two albums were unavailable for ages, it’s good to seem them back in circulation. People who are not familiar with this music might be quite surprised listening to them now.
