Many years ago I bought a copy of Nutz's first album (1974), heard a preview at the shop and liked it, plus it had a nice price tag :)
This set played at the BBC studios is however much better and showcases the band's hard and prog blend with room to improvise (Wallbanger).
No Wikipedia page for Nutz so I'll share their entry on The International Encyclopedia of Hard Rock & Heavy Metal (2nd ed. sept 1985) by Tony Jasper and Derek Oliver (the other Derek):
'Nutz were the proverbial support band and always guaranteed to keep the punters happy. 'Live' Nutz was preferable to the studio outfit, and when they so wished they could generate an aggression and deliver the power chords to match most other bands. Their most impressive cut was Wallbanger. Nutz never achieved the heights of stardom, and vanished, but reappeared (with the addition of Terry Steers) as Rage.'
Sound Quality: 9.5
Source: FM Broadcast
Track List:
01 Seeing is Believing
02 Loser
03 Pushed Around
04 One More Cup of Coffee
05 Beast of the Field
06 Wallbanger (fades out)
02 Loser
03 Pushed Around
04 One More Cup of Coffee
05 Beast of the Field
06 Wallbanger (fades out)
3 comments:
Thank you!
Like so many bands, especially from that era when record companies and producers often forced compromises on artists, Nutz were much better live than on record. I saw them perform in 1974 and thought they might be the next big thing!
So many thanks for this. Could you by any chance please use your wizardry to get hold of Nutz BBC In Concert 1974 from 3 years earlier?
Mr Pinkwhistle, that's a concert I have on my wish list. No luck so far...
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