Brian Auger's Oblivion Express - Second Wind
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Free Music Review: Great undervalued leader and band
Hit: 5 Stars
Brian Auger is, sadly, living proof that some of the very best musicians remain forever unknown to the majority of music listeners. He is, first and foremost, an incredibly dynamic, fiery, fluid keyboard player, with strong Jazz influences. He's also a skillfull composer whose tunes deal with life's daily challenges and spiritual aspects in a very uplifting, positive way. Lest this suggest some sanctified, mellowed-out, New Age pablum, forget it-- this is lively, colorful, intense, compelling jazz-rock-- it cooks, burns, steams and funks. People seem to either love or hate Alex Ligertwood's singing; I for one find his vocals ideally suited to Auger's musical universe. The songs really come alive through his vocals. This is a terrific album by a fine band-- certainly one of the best from the mid-late seventies era. Also check out "Live Oblivion I, II". Free Music Review: Auger - The Legend Continues
Hit: 5 Stars
My first Brian Auger and the Oblivion Express purchase was the album "Straight Ahead" back around 1970 or thereabouts. When I saw the CD re-issue on Amazon, I ordered it immediately, along with his retrospective CD, "Auger Rythyms". Both of these CD's are must have's for any Brian Auger fan ... However, there was a song I remembered from back in the day that was not on either one of these CD's ... A haunting, almost eerie echoed chord progression, backed by Brian's signature electric piano licks. The problem was,I couldn't for the life of me remember the song's title! Well folks, I scanned the album "Second Wind" song list and lo and behold, one of the selections was a tune named "Look Away" ... Paydirt! The entire CD is Auger at his finest ... One standout after another with the symetry and expertise we've all grown to love in all of Brian's work. Give a listen, you will not be sorry. Just a footnote .... Brian appears as a guest artist on one of "Down to the Bone"'s recent releases. 36 years after "Second Wind", he's still going strong! Free Music Review: ROCK, JAZZ AND FUSION
Hit: 5 Stars
The first time I heard SECOND WIND was in 1972 and I was simply blown away.
34 years later, hearing the same album again and getting blown the same old way.
SECOND WIND is a combination of Jazz, Rock and pop music mixed in different songs. You've got to hear it to believe it.
SECOND WIND is Brian Auger's third release with his new band called OBLIVION EXPRESS.
Auger on Organ, Jim Mullen on Guitar, and Barry Dean on Bass; Accompanied on vocal by Alex Ligertwood for this single release who delivered a spectacular sound, adding an excellent touch to all 6 tracks of this album. (this release has 1 additional tracks which does not exist on the copy I own)
If you are into Rock, Jazz and fusion this album will be a rare find and a real treat.
I personally own all Brian Auger's albums however, If you hear and enjoy SECOND WIND, my second recommendation for the the same artist would be VOICES OF OTHER TIMES.
Another recommendation: Tony williams; "The Collection"