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Rory Gallagher

'Live! In Europe'

Polydor, UK, 1972

2382 112

FROM HUMBLE beginnings as a showband journeyman, through years spent building his power trio Taste into one of the most exciting and formidable blues units on the scene Rory Gallagher's in concert reputation was second to none. As a guitarist his style and delivery stretched from gentle acoustic folk to wild electric blues rock and all points in between.

Backed by drummer Wilger Campbell and perennial bassist Gerry McAvoy Rory's third official live album (the previous two were released by Taste) was a statement of intent. Whereas Taste had often been accused of unnecessary free form improvising and endless jamming, Rory's solo work had been far more focussed. This album clearly reiterates that shift in focus featuring seven cleverly chosen compositions that spotlights Rory's quest to manoeuvre his blues roots into a far more cohesive package.

Album opener 'Messin' With The Kid' is as strong a statement of intent as anything from the hands of Johnny Winter or Eric Clapton. Ditto 'I Could've Had Religion' a winding slow paced blues burner buffed with just the right amount of indulgence and never out staying its welcome. For harder edge Gallagher, then look no further than 'In Your Town' a rocket paced 12 bar shuffle with careful employment of atmosphere, dynamics and - amazingly -charm. Top dog though is the full-on power rock of 'Bullfrog Blues', one of Rory's best known live tracks and arguably the best version he ever recorded.

Pressing: Polydor, UK, 1972

Vinyl: Beautiful virtually unplayed condition. No spindle marks on label and virtually no other signs or use. Name written in tiny black ink on side A label. Grades as top MINT-!

Cover: Gatefold cover with only minimal signs of use. Sharp corners, no dings, no bends, no ring wear, no split seams and no creases. Spine is perfectly straight, stiff and uncrushed. Displays a hint of storage wear to rear panel - nothing of note or concern. Beautiful and impossible to find like this after 51 years. Grades as MINT-!

Inserts: None

Matrix:

First pressing

Side One: 2383112 - A//2

Side Two: 2383112 - B//3