Raw Sienna - SAVOY BROWN***

A Hard Way To Go/That Same Feelin'/Master Hare/Needle & Spoon/A Little More Wine/I'm Crying/Stay While The Night Is Young/Is That So/When I Was A Young Boy

Raw Sienna was probably British blues outfit Raw Sienna’s most acclaimed album. Released at a time when they were undergoing personnel changes, including the departure of vocalist Chris Youlden. (US:121)

“This seems rather diverse, despite its overall blues rock direction. The album is an often overlooked standout of the genre, and, indeed, rocks out at times, with good period flavour to boot. Not too consistent, but worthy of investigation.”

“Raw Sienna is undoubtedly a staple in the British-blues rock category, and arguably their best. The album flows together flawlessly and captivates the audience at first listen; there are no weak links present. This is a quality record that every blues-rock enthusiast should own.”

“Their best album, featuring Chris Youlden's unique and soulful vocals with excellent songwriting. The Savoy Brown album to get if you want to know what this group were all about.”

“Jazzy horns, funky and loose bass, amazing piano and lots of detours in the music, Savoy Brown here take the blues and expand on the genre. The playing is sophisticated but gutsy, and the writing is organic, yet complex. Think of a jazz take on the blues with top flight progressive rock impulses.”

“One of those rare few records that, when played to the uninitiated, they are instantly converted. The whole thing saunters and boogies with a relaxed blues vibe that was practically unparalleled at the time of its production.”

“If you like your blues with a touch of boogie, full of intelligent and creative arrangements, then this is for you. There is not a bad cut here. Unfortunately, this was the last record which the talented vocalist Chris Youlden would perform with Savoy Brown. The songs vary from a couple of snappy jazz instrumentals, to some great blues boogie, and even include a couple of nice and easy bluesy ballads. The band plays at a consistently high calibre throughout the set.”

“At a time when rock artists were expanding their vision of rock to include the best elements of jazz, blues, soul, latino and boogie, Savoy Brown released Raw Sienna, their own version of rock fusion.”