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The debut effort by Eric Burdon and War was an erratic effort that hinted at more potential than it actually delivered. Three of the five tunes are meandering blues-jazz-psychedelic jams, two of which, "Tobacco Road" and "Blues for Memphis Slim," chug along for nearly 15 minutes. These showcase the then-unknown War's funky fusion, and Burdon's still-impressive vocals, but suffer from a lack of focus and substance. "Spill the Wine," on the other hand, is inarguably the greatest moment of the Burdon-fronted lineup. Not only was this goofy funk, shaggy-dog story one of the most truly inspired off-the-wall hit singles of all time, it was War's first smash -- and Eric Burdon's last. The odd closing track, a short piece of avant-garde sentimentality called "You're No Stranger," was deleted from re-releases of this album for years.
© Richie Unterberger /TiVo
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Scott, Writer - MILLER, Writer - Brown, Writer - War, MainArtist - ALLEN, Writer - Jordan, Writer - Eric Burdon, MainArtist - Dickerson, Writer - OSKAR, Writer
© 1970 Far Out Productions, Inc under exclusive license to Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 1992 Far Out Productions, Inc under exclusive license to Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company
War, MainArtist - Eric Burdon, MainArtist - Eric Burdon & War, Vocals
© 1970 Far Out Productions, Inc under exclusive license to Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 1970 Far Out Productions, Inc under exclusive license to Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company
Lee Oskar, Harmonica - Harold Brown, Drums - Howard Scott, Guitar, Vocals - Scott, Writer - MILLER, Writer - Brown, Writer - Lonnie Jordan, Organ, Piano - War, MainArtist - Charles Miller, Flute, Tenor Saxophone - ALLEN, Writer - Jordan, Writer - Oskar), Writer - Eric Burdon, Lead Vocals, MainArtist - Dickerson, Writer - Dee Allen, Percussion - Bee Bee Dickerson, Vocals, Bass
© 1970 Far Out Productions, Inc under exclusive license to Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 1992 Far Out Productions, Inc under exclusive license to Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company
Lee Oskar, Harmonica - Harold Brown, Drums - Howard Scott, Guitar, Vocals - Scott, Writer - MILLER, Writer - Brown, Writer - Lonnie Jordan, Organ, Piano - War, MainArtist - Charles Miller, Flute, Tenor Saxophone - ALLEN, Writer - Jordan, Writer - Eric Burdon, Lead Vocals, MainArtist - Dickerson, Writer - Peter Chatman, Writer - OSKAR, Writer - Dee Allen, Percussion - Bee Bee Dickerson, Vocals, Bass
© 1970 Far Out Productions, Inc under exclusive license to Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 1992 Far Out Productions, Inc under exclusive license to Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company
Lee Oskar, Harmonica - Harold Brown, Drums - Howard Scott, Guitar, Vocals - Scott, Writer - MILLER, Writer - Brown, Writer - Lonnie Jordan, Organ, Piano - War, MainArtist - Charles Miller, Flute, Tenor Saxophone - ALLEN, Writer - Jordan, Writer - Oskar), Writer - Eric Burdon, Lead Vocals, MainArtist - Dickerson, Writer - Dee Allen, Percussion - Bee Bee Dickerson, Vocals, Bass
© 1970 Far Out Productions, Inc under exclusive license to Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 1992 Far Out Productions, Inc under exclusive license to Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company
Albumbeschreibung
The debut effort by Eric Burdon and War was an erratic effort that hinted at more potential than it actually delivered. Three of the five tunes are meandering blues-jazz-psychedelic jams, two of which, "Tobacco Road" and "Blues for Memphis Slim," chug along for nearly 15 minutes. These showcase the then-unknown War's funky fusion, and Burdon's still-impressive vocals, but suffer from a lack of focus and substance. "Spill the Wine," on the other hand, is inarguably the greatest moment of the Burdon-fronted lineup. Not only was this goofy funk, shaggy-dog story one of the most truly inspired off-the-wall hit singles of all time, it was War's first smash -- and Eric Burdon's last. The odd closing track, a short piece of avant-garde sentimentality called "You're No Stranger," was deleted from re-releases of this album for years.
© Richie Unterberger /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 5 track(s)
- Total length: 00:42:28
- Main artists: Eric Burdon War
- Label: Avenue records
- Genre: Soul/Funk/R&B R&B
© 1970 Far Out Productions, Inc under exclusive license to Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 1970 Far Out Productions, Inc under exclusive license to Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company
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