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This two-CD collection is a companion volume to
(2004) and contains the
(1970),
(1971),
(1971) and
(1972) LPs and associated extras. The initial aggregate was a supergroup of sorts, with both
(drums) and
(bass) having been the formidable rhythm section behind
,
(vocals) hailing from
, and
(guitar) late of
's backing ensemble
. Even though
was overshadowed by
, they created their own
-based
, rivalling the likes of
in terms of sheer sonic intensity. While their debut included fiery reworkings of
's
and
some of the best material consists of the band's compositions. Among them are the
the heavy rocker
and the languid bluesy
(2004) also highlights three outtakes from the first album, an original thrasher titled
as well as
The latter originally surfaced on the single-disc
(1996) compilation. The follow-up
(1971) sported a cohesive and less raw sound, benefiting no doubt from the help of noted engineer
. However,
and the propulsive
are evidence that
remained loud, raucous and driven. The Chicago-style
is offered here as the sole leftover circa
. The personnel shifted after their next long-player
(1971) as former
frontman
(lead vocals),
(guitar) and
(keyboards) replaced
-- who split at the conclusion of the
tour. Incidentally, the final performance by the earliest incarnation can be heard on
. By the time of the half-studio/half-concert
(1972), much of the magic had significantly dissipated resulting in an uneven affair. Although
-- a blatant rip-off of
'
-- is a hard groove that soars thanks to
impressive contributions. ~ Lindsay Planer