Humble Pie - Smokin' (1972 Hard Rock)
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Artist: HUMBLE PIE
Album: Smokin'
Released: 1972
A&M Records 1987 U.S.A.
Genre: Hard Rock-Blues Rock
Review:
***After a couple of years of relentless touring, Humble Pie capitalized on their loyal U.S. following to capture the market with this, their third album. Although lead guitarist Peter Frampton was replaced by Clem Clemson — an excellent player — the band remained essentially the same. Led by singer/guitarist Steve Marriot's soulful wail, the group enjoyed a huge hit from this record, "30 Days in the Hole" — the track which defined the Pie's not-so-subtle appeal. The rest of the record is equally funky and intriguing. Stephen Stills guests on "Road Runner 'G' Jam," playing some nasty Hammond organ fills. In the end though, the group defined themselves as the undisputed leaders of the boogie movement in the early 1970s, as a band. (Allmusic).
Track List:
01 Hot 'n' Nasty - Humble Pie, Marriott 3:20
02 The Fixer - Humble Pie, Marriott 5:00
03 You're So Good for Me - Marriott, Ridley 3:49
04 C'mon Everybody - Capehart, Cochran 5:12
05 Old Time Feeling - Traditional 3:59
06 30 Days in the Hole - Marriott 3:57
07 A Road Runner: Road Runner's 'G' Jam - Dozier, Holland, Humble Pie 3:41
08 I Wonder - Gant, Leveen 8:53
09 Sweet Peace and Time - Marriott, Ridley, Shirley 5:49
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