“On the Boards” is the second album by Irish rock band
Taste, released in 1970. It is their final studio album and the release that
brought Rory Gallagher to prominence, reaching number 18 on the UK album chart.
Reviewers have praised its variety and the precision of its ensemble playing,
and noted the jazz inflections of Gallagher's guitar and his unaffected vocals.
Lester Bangs dubbed it "impressive... progressive blues".
“On the Boards” este al doilea album al trupei irlandeze
de rock Taste, lansat in 1970. Este ultimul lor album de studio si lansarea
care l-a consacrat pe Rory Gallagher, atingand locul 18 in clasamentul britanic
al albumelor. Criticii i-au laudat varietatea si precizia cantatului in ansamblu
si au notat inflexiunile de jazz ale chitarii lui Gallagher, precum si vocea
lui neafectata. Lester Bangs l-a poreclit “blues prestigios…progresiv”.
List of tracks
"What's Going On" – 2:48
"Railway and Gun" – 3:38
"It's Happened Before, It'll Happen Again" –
6:33
"If the Day Was Any Longer" – 2:10
"Morning Sun" – 2:39
"Eat My Words" – 3:47
"On the Boards" – 6:02
"If I Don't Sing I'll Cry" – 2:40
"See Here" – 3:05
"I'll Remember" – 3:02
Personnel
Taste
Rory Gallagher - guitars, vocals, alto saxophone, harmonica
Richard "Charlie" McCracken – bass guitar
John Wilson – drums
Technical
Eddy Offord - engineer
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