Don_Krider Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Here's an oldie but goodie review of Raspberries' "Side 3" album that appeared in The Navy Times "Sounds" section (within the publication's "Family" magazine section) on February 27, 1974 (written by David Goeller).The writer graded albums on a four star scale (in the same issue he rated The Rolling Stones' "Goats Head Soup" as a four star album). Raspberries' "Side 3" got three-and-a-half stars, the second highest rating among the albums he reviewed in that issue:--------------------------------------------------SIDE 3, Raspberries (Capitol) --- Between Raspberries and Blue Ash, the mid-America of Ohio may be close to the rock capital of the U. S.Raspberries have gone beyond the Beatle sound-alike stage and are their own group now. And what a rock sound!"Tonight" shakes and rocks as well as anything by The Move or The Who. This is followed by the acoustic guitar and fiddle sounds and Byrds-like singing on "Last Dance."The songs continue to have individuality, identity and the strong melodic sense that made The Beatles so great."Ecstasy," with some prime drumming by Jim Bonfanti, is the album's top cut.The vocal abilities of the group have never been questioned. But on this, their third album, Raspberries add true instrumental clout. Wally Bryson is not the world's finest lead guitarist, but he and Eric Carmen do some fine power chording and get some excellent ringing guitar sounds.Adding to the depth of the band's sound is the fact that three members - Bryson, Carmen and David Smalley - can write highly listenable songs. Raspberries have taken a big leap forward with this album.--------------------------------------------------Don Krider http://www.epinions.com/content_296372440708 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamacote Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 "Wally Bryson is not the world's finest lead guitarist,....."......i take exception to this!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raspathens Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Goeller missed the boat on Wally. I don't think any other guitarist has his touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie Mississippi Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew C. Clark Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 By the way, former Rolling Stone writer Dave Marsh gave The Rolling Stones "Goats Head Soup" (*) one star out of (*****) five stars (from "The Rolling Stone Record Guide") (1983). Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Early Wynn Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 I'd give Goat Head Soup 2 stars...just for Angie and Star Star. What a disappointing album though, especially when it came right after Exile on Main Street.On the other hand, Side 3 would get a strong 4 stars. 8 out of the 9 songs are excellent, and the 9th, Money Down, is listenable.I wonder how the latest Dixie Chicks CD was rated in the Navy Times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LC Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Of course, some of us LOVE "Money Down." too. Side 3 is about as perfect a rock'n'roll record ever made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnO Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 This article (and its author) lost most credibility with me by giving "Goat's Head Soup" 4 stars....one of the Stones' weaker efforts, IMO, and not in the same class as "Side 3".... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris hess Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 wally rules!! i'll take a tasty guitar player over sonic-boom speed anyday!!! reminds me of a quote we have behind our counter at the music store.."i can jack off at home,i don't have to do it on a record"!!! luv that saying!!lol,chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris hess Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 hope i did'nt offend anyone here by that!!!! i don't think so,but ya never know nowadays!!!! lol,chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don_Krider Posted February 22, 2007 Author Share Posted February 22, 2007 That writer missed the boat in his opinion of Wally. Wally was, is, and always will be my favorite guitarist of all time.Here's a shot of Wally Bryson and Pete Townshend: http://raspberries.net/albums/album04/aah.jpg (visible on raspberries.net until it disappears, I guess). There's an amazing photo gallery on that site which includes some great shots of all the band members over the years in various incarnations (Raspberries, Fotomaker, The Secret, Dynamite, Peter Panic, The Choir, Cyrus Erie, etc,).I wish the powers that be would reconsider allowing Raspberries.net and its message board to be online (I would hate to see all the fan memories disappear): http://raspberries.net/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=1711 Don Krider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don_Krider Posted February 22, 2007 Author Share Posted February 22, 2007 Speaking of Wally Bryson, there's a couple of really positive reviews of his albums (now on CD) with Fotomaker online at the Glory-Daze music webzine.For the Fotomaker debut album: http://www.glory-daze.com/readarticle.php?article_id=241 For Fotomaker's Vis-A-Vis album: http://www.glory-daze.com/readarticle.php?article_id=2759 And "The Fotomaker Collection" CD (long out-of-print) containing the previously unreleased "Baby I..." and the band's Hot 100 hits ("Where Have You Been All My LIfe" and "Miles Away") is now available from Rhino Records as a digital download: http://www.rhino.com/store/digital/detail.lasso?upc=081227518462 FYI for those interested.Don Krider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris hess Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 thanks don..i always loved your info and dedication here and on berries.net!! u seem a very good person and know your shit when it comes to music..and honest..that we really need in nowaday life....imagine...lol,chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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