Trapeze – Medusa (Threshold – THS 4) Sabbath, Purple, Priest US 1970 Vinyl LP
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Description
Not only is Medusa the finest offering from '70s outfit Trapeze, it is one of the decade's most underappreciated hard rock recordings. With a lineup that consisted of future Deep Purple, Judas Priest, and Black Sabbath members, there seems to be proof that at least a few fellow musicians appreciated this 1971 offering. Fans of his later work might be surprised by Glenn Hughes' soulful vocal delivery, especially on the midtempo blues-rockers like "Black Cloud" and "Your Love Is Alright." Guitarist Mel Galley also deserves mention for his sparse approach to classic rock riffing that is catchy and affective. Even the ballads are focused, memorable, and unique. There are some melodic moments on the closing title track that sound almost as if a '90s alt-rock crooner composed them. Considering that Medusa predates many similar, and more successful, classic rock LPs from the likes of Bad Company, Nazareth, Foreigner, and others, it's a wonder that the record isn't mentioned more when influential albums of this era are discussed.
Trapeze – Medusa
Label: Threshold – THS 4
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1970
Genre: Rock
Style: Prog Rock, Classic Rock
Track list
A1
Black Cloud
Written-By – Galley, Galley
6:13
A2
Jury
Written-By – Galley, Galley
8:10
A3
Your Love Is Alright
Written-By – Holland, Hughes, Galley
4:54
B1
Touch My Life
Written-By – Galley, Galley
4:06
B2
Seafull
Written-By – Hughes
6:34
B3
Makes You Wanna Cry
Written-By – Galley, Galley
4:41
B4
Medusa
Written-By – Hughes
5:40
Companies, etc.
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Distributed By – London Records, Inc.
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Recorded At – Morgan Studios
Credits
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Cover [Illustration] – Phil Travers
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Engineer – Roger Quested
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Performer – Dave Holland, Glenn Hughes, Mel Galley
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Photography By – David Rohl
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Producer – John Lodge
Notes
Gatefold cover
First press label white w/ purple logo on top. Side One/Two is on right side of label. 1971 repress on left side.
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