Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Foghat - Foghat (Rock 'n' Roll) (1973)

Year: March 1973 (CD 2005)
Label: Rhino Records (US), R2 70890
Style: Hard Rock, Blues Rock
Country: London, England
Time: 38:28
Format: Flac Tracks 16/44,1 kHz
Size: 267 Mb

Foghat is the second album, and the second self-titled album, by the English rock band Foghat, released in March 1973. It is generally known by fans as Rock 'n' Roll, because of its cover picture depicting a rock and bread roll.
Formed in 1971 when Lonesome Dave Peverett & Roger Earl left the British blues-rock band, Savoy Brown, Foghat has earned eight Gold records, one Platinum record and one Double-Platinum record.  And they continue to release new music every few years. They have never stopped touring and recording although there have been several ups and downs and changes over the years.  They sadly lost Lonesome Dave Peverett in 2000 and Rod Price in 2005, but Roger Earl kept banging & kicking to keep Foghat's musical legacy going.
According to a recent review "The '70s called...but there is no way in hell we are giving Foghat back to them. The iconic band from the past is rocking just as hard as they did decades ago, if not more! Foghat's thunderous blend of blues, boogie and butt-kickin' rock 'n' roll are shaking walls and fans everywhere. There is so much talent in this band it is ridiculous.  Lead vocalist/lead guitarist Scott Holt played with Buddy Guy for over 10 years, and lead/slide guitarist Bryan Bassett played with Wild Cherry and Molly Hatchet."  Bass player Craig Macgregor who had been with the band since the '70s, unfortunately became ill in 2015 and was unable to play, and we sadly lost him in February of 2018.  Craig had recommended the very talented & personable Rodney O'Quinn as a 'fill-in' who came to Foghat via the Pat Travers band where he proved he knew how to lay down a solid groove. O'Quinn viewed MacGregor as a mentor and is a great permanent addition to the band.  And on drums, of course, is the man we must thank for keeping Foghat going...founding member Roger Earl, who's positive attitude and solid drumming style and pure joy of playing has been an inspiration to all."
If Foghat had only given us 'Slow Ride', the band's place in rock history would be secure.  But the band is so much more than that. As stated by Roger Earl, "we are still a 'work in progress', writing and recording and plan to be until the day we depart this earth".
**We sadly lost our brother, friend and Foghat member Craig MacGregor, who passed away on February 9th, 2018. RIP Mac. We miss you, brother.**
(foghat.com/band/band-bio/)

01. Ride, Ride, Ride (04:24)
02. Feel So Bad (05:08)
03. Long Way to Go (05:07)
04. It's Too Late (05:43)
05. What a Shame (03:52)
06. Helping Hand (04:41)
07. Road Fever (04:22)
08. She's Gone (03:12)
09. Couldn't Make Her Stay (01:57)

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