TRAPEZE – You Are the Music…We’re Just the Band (1972 Threshold)
Trapeze in ’72 was:
- Glenn Hughes (future Deep Purple) – bass & vocals
- Mel Galley (future Whitesnake) – guitar
- Dave Holland (future Judas Priest) – drums
Due to the fame that this trio found fame separately elsewhere, Trapeze will be on interest to fans of classic British 70’s rock. Trapeze are a funky soul rock band — picture some of the funkier moments that Deep Purple were into when Tommy Bolin was in the band, and you are in the general ballpark. The very first track “Keepin’ Time” easily could have been on Purple’s Come Taste the Band. Not only is a high quality funk-rock song, but Mel Galley has some serious chops going on!
Personal highlights on this CD for me are the ferocious funk of “Way Back To The Bone”, the soul of “What Is a Woman’s Role”, and the solid rock of “Feelin’ So Much Better Now”. I also need to single out the track “Loser” as a great little lost funk rock gem. One thing is clear to anyone upon first listen: These guys could PLAY. Particularly with Holland and Galley, what they did later really was only the tip of the iceberg that is Trapeze. Hughes is in fabulous voice, at the very peak of his vocal powers, and this is essential listening for fans of the man that the Japanese call “The God of Voice”.
3.5/5 stars. A pleasantly perfect example of great 70’s soul/funk/rock!
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This is a good album. Agree with the score though, I think Medusa is better than this one.
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I do not have Medusa, but I sure do love that song!
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It’s a belter! I saw Glenn live once and he did that one. Awesome.
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Was that with BCC? Solo?
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Solo. Touring for the Soul Mover album. It was in a tiny venue in Edinburgh.
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This sounds like an album I might like (the song there sounds like Free with a bit of urgency about them). I shall investigate further!
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Mikey goes Retro! Ha..cool rock lesson….thanks for posting the vid as well….
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Any time my man.
You know me and my side projects…when it comes to a band like Purple I like to colour outside the lines and go for the side projects.
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I’m with Deke, total lesson for me here. In fact, I didn’t even know they existed, where Deke likely did. I’ll just go back to my corner learning learning learning… ;)
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GET YOU SOME TRAPEZE! You love the funk, you would love Trapeze.
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Never heard any Trapeze, although Mr Hughes always rocks my world (and he has a walk on part in my last post). I had absolutely no idea it was the same Dave Holland – nice one Mike!
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Yep, same Mr. Holland that I don’t particularly like writing about because of what he did, but there’s nothing I can do about it. I own a dozen of his albums, which I try to not think about.
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Gotta love a rock trio that actually has the chops to deliver!
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70’s rock at its finest. DOES ANYONE know where the album cover was taken?
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