Laundromat/Just The Smile/I Fall Apart/Wave Myself Goodbye/Hands Up/Sinner Boy/For The Last Time/Its You/I'm Not Surprised/Can't Believe Its True
Self titled debut solo album from Irish blues-rock guitarist Rory Gallagher after he left Taste. He would continue to enjoy UK album chart success for the rest of the decade. (UK:32)
“Fans of blues-rock, and especially traditional USA blues, will be blown away with these songs, although the casual listener may find this too much traditional blues orientated.”
“A wonderful record, perfectly gauged. Its range keeps you interested throughout. You sense how much Gallagher was in tune with his music; he really knew when to hold back and when to blast it out. A superb, sensitive musician.”
“Straight up blues with no filler. Electric roadhouse anthems and acoustic heartbreakers are the name of the game here, and he would only get better with each new album.”
“Rory Gallagher is an extremely talented guitarist with a beautiful voice - although later albums and especially live albums have something that this likeable debut does not, variety. By the last four songs the routine has been laid down and it starts to get samey. However Gallagher has an unavoidable charm and this gives the album bags more longevity.”
“Gallagher's guitar playing isn't as showcased here as it is on later releases. Certainly there are some tasty, refined bluesy into jazzy guitar stylings to be enjoyed on this record, but there are also some fine songs flavoured with the sweet, earnest, tuneful vocals.”
“With just the right mixture of grit, material, and relentless delivery Rory Gallagher set a standard on his debut that should have been envied by almost everyone. There is not much to complain about on this one. If you like a driving bass with heaping portions of lead runs there is little room for disappointment.”
“Rory Gallagher is one of those oft forgotten artists who occasionally resurface into the consciousness and you find yourself questioning why you let it be so long between plays. This is a great album with every track worth the time to listen.”
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