sf49erjohn
Well-known Member
"The second wave of BS&T fans who discovered the group after Al Kooper left will probably only recognize the 2 songs from this first album that were eventually included on the later Columbia Records release “Blood Sweat & Tears Greatest Hits”. For those DC-T/BS&T fans, this album will be a new listen, and a different one at that."
Well I definitely fall into the second wave as I was not familiar with Al Kooper. Though I am 60 years old B,S & T to me was always David Clayton Thomas as lead vocal so I was disappointed the first couple of times I listened to this disc. I got this with Super Sessions a couple of weeks ago and actually preferred that disc after the first couple of listens to this one.
I listened to "Child" for the fifth time today and sat in the sweet spot. Its taken awhile but I REALLY do like this SACD. It took several listens to warm up to the tunes but they are excellent. I think my DC-T expectation was preventing me from an objective listen. It is really quite good and the surround mix is excellent. I Love You More Than You Will Ever Know is awesome. Listening to the entire SACD, at times I think I hear Boz Scaggs and on other cuts Billy Joel.
If you are on the fence about this one because you are not familiar with the songs it is excellent and grows on you. I give it a 9 after several listens. David Clayton who?
Well I definitely fall into the second wave as I was not familiar with Al Kooper. Though I am 60 years old B,S & T to me was always David Clayton Thomas as lead vocal so I was disappointed the first couple of times I listened to this disc. I got this with Super Sessions a couple of weeks ago and actually preferred that disc after the first couple of listens to this one.
I listened to "Child" for the fifth time today and sat in the sweet spot. Its taken awhile but I REALLY do like this SACD. It took several listens to warm up to the tunes but they are excellent. I think my DC-T expectation was preventing me from an objective listen. It is really quite good and the surround mix is excellent. I Love You More Than You Will Ever Know is awesome. Listening to the entire SACD, at times I think I hear Boz Scaggs and on other cuts Billy Joel.
If you are on the fence about this one because you are not familiar with the songs it is excellent and grows on you. I give it a 9 after several listens. David Clayton who?