Levee Blues 1971 Album

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The band was in search of a radio hit, with tracks like “Cheer”, “Train”, and “Chattanooga” making prominent piano and gospel-like female background vocals a big selling point. A low point comes on the title track, where the band tries to out-do Mountain’s “Mississippi Queen”, but the bigger issue here is the unfettered workouts of the debut, like the “Riverboat” and “Toallaby” twin bill, are just not to be found on Levee Blues. Overall, I can see why these guys did not make the big time, if we judge it by this album alone. It’s not like they strayed a long ways from their roots, but the key renegade thread of the debut album is sorely missing. Still, there is enough to hold interest, especially if you liked the debut record – or if you like contrasting the two together (like I do).