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This album was the debut of Uriah Heep, an English band that would become one of the Titans of the '70s heavy metal sound. Despite their eventual hard-rocking reputation, Very 'Eavy... Very 'Umble finds the band trying on different stylistic hats as they work towards finding their own sound. At this juncture, their music falls halfway between the crunch of heavy metal and the dramatic arrangements of prog rock. When this style jells, the results are quite powerful: "Dreammare" blends psychedelic lyrics and a complex vocal arrangement with a stomping beat from the rhythm section to create an effective slice of prog metal fusion while "I'll Keep on Trying" presents a head-spinning, complex tune with enough riffs, hooks, and tempo changes to fill three or four songs. However, the album's finest achievement is "Gypsy": this heavy metal gem nails the blend of swirling organ riffs, power chords, and leather-lunged vocal harmonies that would define the group's classic tunes and remains a staple of the band's live performances today. Unfortunately, the focus of the album is diluted by some unsuccessful experiments: "Lucy Blues" is a dull, unmemorable stab at a Led Zeppelin-style heavy blues tune and "Come Away Melinda" is an overproduced, melodramatic cover that tries to marry the band's full-throttle musical style to a message song. Despite these occasional moments of stylistic schizophrenia, Very 'Eavy... Very 'Umble is a likable album that shows the promise that Uriah Heep would soon realize. Those unfamiliar with Uriah Heep may want to try out Demons and Wizards or a compilation first, but anyone with a serious interest in Uriah Heep or the roots of heavy metal will find plenty to like on Very 'Eavy... Very 'Umble. The American edition of this album was retitled Uriah Heep and omits "Lucy Blues" in favor of the track "Bird of Prey" from Salisbury.
© Donald A. Guarisco /TiVo
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David Byron, Composer - Uriah Heep, Performance, MainArtist - Michael Box, Composer
© 1970 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 2016 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Gerry Bron, Producer - Uriah Heep, MainArtist
© 1970 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 2016 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Frances Minkoff, Composer - Uriah Heep, Composer, Performance, MainArtist - Fred Hellermann, Composer
© 1970 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 2016 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Gerry Bron, Producer - Mick Box, Composer - David Byron, Composer - Uriah Heep, MainArtist
© 1970 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 2016 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Paul Newton, Composer - Gerry Bron, Producer - Uriah Heep, MainArtist
© 1970 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 2016 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Paul Newton, Composer - Gerry Bron, Producer - Mick Box, Composer - David Byron, Composer - Uriah Heep, MainArtist
© 1970 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 2016 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Gerry Bron, Producer - Mick Box, Composer - David Byron, Composer - Uriah Heep, MainArtist
© 1970 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 2016 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Gerry Bron, Producer - Mick Box, Composer - David Byron, Composer - Uriah Heep, MainArtist
© 1970 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 2016 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
David Byron, Composer - Uriah Heep, Performance, MainArtist - Michael Box, Composer
© 1970 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 2016 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Paul Newton, Composer - Mick Box, Composer - David Byron, Composer - Uriah Heep, Performance, MainArtist
© 1970 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 2016 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Paul Newton, Composer - Uriah Heep, Performance, MainArtist
© 1970 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 2016 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Frances Minkoff, Composer - Uriah Heep, Composer, Performance, MainArtist - Fred Hellermann, Composer
© 1970 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 2016 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Uriah Heep, Performance, MainArtist
© 1970 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 2016 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Mick Box, Composer - David Byron, Composer - Uriah Heep, Performance, MainArtist
© 1970 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 2016 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Mick Box, Composer - David Byron, Composer - Uriah Heep, Performance, MainArtist
© 1970 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 2016 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Uriah Heep, Performance, MainArtist
© 1970 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 2016 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Mick Box, Composer - David Byron, Composer - Uriah Heep, Performance, MainArtist
© 1970 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 2016 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Uriah Heep, Performance, MainArtist
© 1970 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 2016 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Uriah Heep, Performance, MainArtist
© 1970 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 2016 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Paul Newton, Composer - Mick Box, Composer - David Byron, Composer - Uriah Heep, Composer, Performance, MainArtist
© 1970 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 2016 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Gerry Bron, Producer - Uriah Heep, MainArtist
© 1970 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 2003 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Frances Minkoff, Composer - Gerry Bron, Producer - Uriah Heep, Composer, MainArtist - Fred Hellermann, Composer
© 1970 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 2003 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Gerry Bron, Producer - David Byron, Composer - Uriah Heep, MainArtist - Michael Box, Composer
© 1970 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 2003 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Gerry Bron, Producer - Mick Box, Composer - David Byron, Composer - Uriah Heep, MainArtist
© 1970 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 2003 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Gerry Bron, Producer - Uriah Heep, MainArtist
© 1970 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 2003 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Paul Newton, Composer - Malcolm Brown, Producer - Uriah Heep, MainArtist
© 1970 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 2003 BBC. Licensed courtesy of BBC Worldwide to Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG company
Gerry Bron, Producer - David Byron, Composer - Uriah Heep, MainArtist - Michael Box, Composer
© 1970 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 2003 BBC. Licensed courtesy of BBC Worldwide to Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG company
Albumbeschreibung
This album was the debut of Uriah Heep, an English band that would become one of the Titans of the '70s heavy metal sound. Despite their eventual hard-rocking reputation, Very 'Eavy... Very 'Umble finds the band trying on different stylistic hats as they work towards finding their own sound. At this juncture, their music falls halfway between the crunch of heavy metal and the dramatic arrangements of prog rock. When this style jells, the results are quite powerful: "Dreammare" blends psychedelic lyrics and a complex vocal arrangement with a stomping beat from the rhythm section to create an effective slice of prog metal fusion while "I'll Keep on Trying" presents a head-spinning, complex tune with enough riffs, hooks, and tempo changes to fill three or four songs. However, the album's finest achievement is "Gypsy": this heavy metal gem nails the blend of swirling organ riffs, power chords, and leather-lunged vocal harmonies that would define the group's classic tunes and remains a staple of the band's live performances today. Unfortunately, the focus of the album is diluted by some unsuccessful experiments: "Lucy Blues" is a dull, unmemorable stab at a Led Zeppelin-style heavy blues tune and "Come Away Melinda" is an overproduced, melodramatic cover that tries to marry the band's full-throttle musical style to a message song. Despite these occasional moments of stylistic schizophrenia, Very 'Eavy... Very 'Umble is a likable album that shows the promise that Uriah Heep would soon realize. Those unfamiliar with Uriah Heep may want to try out Demons and Wizards or a compilation first, but anyone with a serious interest in Uriah Heep or the roots of heavy metal will find plenty to like on Very 'Eavy... Very 'Umble. The American edition of this album was retitled Uriah Heep and omits "Lucy Blues" in favor of the track "Bird of Prey" from Salisbury.
© Donald A. Guarisco /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 27 track(s)
- Total length: 02:20:06
- Main artists: Uriah Heep
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Sanctuary Records
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock
© 1970 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 2020 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
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