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Leaf Hound - Growers Of Mushroom (1971)
mp3 @ 320 kbp3 | 41:16 | 95,2 MB | covers
Hard / Psychedelic Rock | Label:See For Miles UK

“4.0 out of 5 stars Peter French + heavy riffs = great album, November 14, 2005
This is a very solid release if you are looking for the heavier side of early 70's hardrock albums. Yes, it sounds very much like Led Zeppelin, especially the first track, but this album still has so much orginality that it surely can stand on its own. I bought this album after having heard "In hearing of" by Atomic Rooster on which Peter French does the vocals. He really has a great rock'n'roll voice that fits so well with this kind of raw and bluesy hardrock. Extensive liner notes in the booklet, provides new info on this lost classic. And the icing of the cake, separating this even more from earlier editions is the addition of the last track, from the NEW forthcoming Leaf Hound album. And yes, its a good track, clearly vintage sounding, no need to change a winning forumla. And Pete's voice is in good shape. In my opinion this is somewhere between 3 and 4 stars though, since the songs in the end, can sound a bit meandering and repetitious. Especially some guitarsolos should have been shortened. Some more variety in the "in-your-face tracks" would have greatly improved this album also. Thus, needless to say probably, I enjoy "In hearing of" by Atomic Rooster even more than this album. ”


Tracklist:
“01. Freelance Fiend (3:09)
02. Sad Road to the Sea (4:14)
03. Drowned My Life in Fear (2:58)
04. Work My Body (8:09)
05. Stray (3:45)
06. With a Minute to Go (4:16)
07. Growers of Mushroom (2:16)
08. Stagnant Pool (3:57)
09. Sawdust Ceasar (4:26)
Bonus Track:
10. It's Going to Get Better (Single B-Side Telefunken U 56154/1971) (3:04)”


Musicians:
“Derek Brooks - guitar
Stuart Brooks - bass
Pete French - vocals
Mick Halls - lead guitar
Keith George Young - drums