West - Bridges (1969 Epic)⭐

Artist: West
Title Of Album: Bridges
Year Of Release: 1969
Label: Epic
Country: US
Genre: Folk jazzy psych
Audio codec: FLAC (*.flac)
Rip type: tracks+.cue

West was formed in San Francisco by Ron Cornelius and Michael Stewart, brother of John Stewart. Ron also worked as a session musician for Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen, among others, and in 1971 they released the unforgettable gem "Tin Luck," an album that singer-songwriter fans will never forget.

Compared to their first album, their singing and playing have clearly evolved and deepened. Their second and final album, "Bridge," was recorded at Columbia Studios Nashville, Tennessee, 1968, and produced by Bob Johnston.

While the first album featured many covers, there's a significant increase in original songs. However, as was the case with the first album, Ron Cornelius only co-wrote one song and barely wrote any of his own. Drummer Lloyd Perata contributed four tracks, and they're all excellent.

Regardless, from the folky songs that are almost acoustic to the band sounds with horns, all of them have a wonderful, piercing feel. The clear-toned electric guitar adds a nice touch. This is a very rare record and is quite difficult to obtain.

Tracks
1. Somebody (Somewhere) Needs You (Frank Wilson, Marc Gordon) - 2:33
2. July You're A Woman (John Stewart) - 1:59
3. Shanty Boy (Charlie Daniels) - 2:42
4. You Only Think You've Come Home (Lloyd Perata) - 3:13
5. Peaceful Times (Joe Davis, Michael Stewart) - 2:54
6. Looking Back Johanna (John Stewart) - 2:40
7. Down Along The Cove (Bob Dylan) - 2:48
8. General Mojo's Well Laid Plan (Steve Swallow) - 2:34
9. Funeral On The Beach (Joe Davis, Michael Stewart, Ron Cornelius) - 2:54
10.Sad About The Times (Lloyd Perata) - 2:36
11.Sharon Loved The Wine (Lloyd Perata) - 2:35

Personnel:
Michael Stewart - Vocals, Guitars
Ron Cornelius - Lead Guitar, Vocals
Joe Davis - Bass, Vocals
Bob Claire - Keyboards, Cello, Guitar
Jon Saegen - Harmonica
Lloyd Perata - Drums