Accolades for Nice 'n' Greasy
Nice 'n' Greasy is an appropriate title for this album. Not only was the familiar progressive rock sound in place, the soulful and funky vocals of Chris Farlowe continued to influence their sound as it did on Made in England. Although their sound was getting more blues influenced it continued to progress despite the changes. It was indeed absolutely nice n' greasy, albeit maturely. "Voodoo in You" is a shining opportunity for new guitar player Johnny Mandala to show his wares, and he really seizes the moment by giving Vincent Crane some great biting chords to wrap his spirited keyboard playing around. Crane was never one to negotiate his music in any way, and this final effort for this lineup gave their fans another classic Atomic Rooster LP to covet and cherish for the years to come. Chris Farlowe's vocal prowess added so much soul and heart to the group.
What I found so remarkable is that they kept their core sound intact while going with the flow of changes smoothly, which in turn kept the old fans happy and gained new ones along the way. This music always leaves me wanting for more.
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