“Humble Pie” is the third studio album released by
English rock group Humble Pie in 1970, and their first released through A&M
Records.
The album was a transitional one and a harbinger of the band's new, heavier direction. The material was darker than their previous two efforts, with striking contrasts in volume and style – Peter Frampton's gentle "Earth and Water Song" is buttressed between two of the heaviest tracks on the record, the band composed "One Eyed Trouser Snake Rumba," and a cover of Willie Dixon's "I'm Ready". Drummer Jerry Shirley contributed a rare lead vocal on his song "Only a Roach," a country-twinged ode to cannabis that also appeared as the B-side of the summer 1970 single "Big Black Dog". This was their first release under the auspices of new American manager Dee Anthony – who'd pushed for a louder, tighter sound both live and in the studio – and for their new label, A&M Records.
The album was a transitional one and a harbinger of the band's new, heavier direction. The material was darker than their previous two efforts, with striking contrasts in volume and style – Peter Frampton's gentle "Earth and Water Song" is buttressed between two of the heaviest tracks on the record, the band composed "One Eyed Trouser Snake Rumba," and a cover of Willie Dixon's "I'm Ready". Drummer Jerry Shirley contributed a rare lead vocal on his song "Only a Roach," a country-twinged ode to cannabis that also appeared as the B-side of the summer 1970 single "Big Black Dog". This was their first release under the auspices of new American manager Dee Anthony – who'd pushed for a louder, tighter sound both live and in the studio – and for their new label, A&M Records.
“Humble Pie” este al treilea album de studio al trupei
engleze de rock Humble Pie in 1970 si prima lor lansare prin A&M Records.
Albumul a fost unul de tranzitie si prevestire a unei noi directii , mai heavy, a trupei. Materialul a fost mai sumbru decat in primele lor doua eforturi, cu contraste stridente in volum si stil – piesa delicate “Earth and Water Song” alui Frampton este sustinuta intre doua piese mai heavy ale albumului, o compozitie a trupei “One Eyed Trouser Snake Rumba” si preluarea dupa Willie Dixon “I’m Ready”. Bateristul Jerry Shirley a contribuit cu o rara interpretare vocala la cantecul sau “Only a Roach”, o oda country mai “ascutita” pentru cannabis care a aparut sip e fata B a single-ului din vara lui 1970 “Big Black Dog”. Aceasta a fost prima lor lansare sub auspiciile noului manager american Dee Anthony- care a fortat pentru un sunet mai puternic si mai adunat, atat live, cat si de studio – si pentru noua lor eticheta comerciala A&M Records.
Albumul a fost unul de tranzitie si prevestire a unei noi directii , mai heavy, a trupei. Materialul a fost mai sumbru decat in primele lor doua eforturi, cu contraste stridente in volum si stil – piesa delicate “Earth and Water Song” alui Frampton este sustinuta intre doua piese mai heavy ale albumului, o compozitie a trupei “One Eyed Trouser Snake Rumba” si preluarea dupa Willie Dixon “I’m Ready”. Bateristul Jerry Shirley a contribuit cu o rara interpretare vocala la cantecul sau “Only a Roach”, o oda country mai “ascutita” pentru cannabis care a aparut sip e fata B a single-ului din vara lui 1970 “Big Black Dog”. Aceasta a fost prima lor lansare sub auspiciile noului manager american Dee Anthony- care a fortat pentru un sunet mai puternic si mai adunat, atat live, cat si de studio – si pentru noua lor eticheta comerciala A&M Records.
"Live With Me" - (Humble Pie) - 7:55
"Only a Roach" - (Shirley) - 2:49
"One Eyed Trouser Snake Rumba" - (Humble Pie) - 2:51
"Earth and Water Song" - (Frampton) - 6:18
"I'm Ready" - (Willie Dixon) - 4:59
"Theme from Skint (See You Later Liquidator)" -
(Marriott) - 5:43
"Red Light Mama, Red Hot!" - (Humble Pie,
lyrics - Marriott) - 6:16
"Sucking on the Sweet Vine" (Ridley) - 5:46
Personnel
Steve Marriott - guitar, keyboards, vocals
Peter Frampton - guitar, keyboards, vocals
Greg Ridley - bass, guitar, vocals
Jerry Shirley - drums, guitar, vocals, Lead Vocal on
"Only a Roach"
Additional musicians
John Wilson - drums on "Only a Roach"
B.J. Cole - steel guitar
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