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Double live LP from the British heavy rock group Humble Pie. Rockin’ The Fillmore was recorded in May 1971 and includes the classic original line up featuring both Steve Marriott and Peter Frampton. (US:21 UK:32)
“This spirited and inspired concert recording puts the spotlight squarely on mighty front man Steve Marriott, while guitarist Peter Frampton steps in with fierce fret board work, and the tag-team of bassist Greg Ridley and drummer Jerry Shirley tightly hold down the rhythm. Behind the spartan sleeve lurks a blazing set of sweatsoaked live tracks that bleed raw blues-rock.”
“In a time when many bands put the audience to sleep with extended jams, Humble Pie managed to make their extended pieces exciting. Walk On Gilded Splinters is a magical piece that filled an entire side of the album, but is so good you don't notice the time. I'm Ready is slow and heavy, and features one of Steve Marriot's patented, singing introductions. Anyone who thinks that Peter Frampton was just a pretty boy will be blown away by his guitar playing here. He never sounded this good again. Stone Cold Fever displays his jazzy approach to soloing, and he smokes here.”
“Humble Pie didn't have much use for subtlety, or songwriting for that matter (of the seven tracks, only one is an original). Just give 'em an old-time tune, crank up the amps, and let Steve Marriott scream on. I love the gritty, southern-tinged, blues rock sound, but Humble Pie just doesn't cut it, even on this live album that people seem to regard as their crowning achievement.”
“Humble Pie were an underrated band and this is one of the best live albums of the 70s. This is a must have for any serious hard rock fan. Steve Marriot was a fantastic rock and blues singer, Peter Frampton added so much to the vocal harmonies and with his guitar. The whole band is fantastic.”
“Perhaps more than any of their studio albums, Rockin' The Fillmore is the Humble Pie album which seals their legacy. It's not subtle, or nuanced, it's just a brilliantly raw live recording of a mid-level early 70s rock band punching above their weight on a live stage.”
“While performing live, they were free to let all of their raucous, pent-up energy loose. The result is a thoroughly entertaining album.”
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