band. uriah heep album. outsider interview with:. m.box - R.Gilbrook interviewed by:. d. jamieson
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URIAH HEEP - Outsider (Frontiers Records) After 45 years in the business, you’d expect the Heep to know exactly what they’re doing. Long ago the Heep decided to stick to what they do best so this record is awash with swirling Hammond organ, large harmonies and Mick Box’s trademark guitar, the only constant member since their inception. It’s the first record since the sad passing of bass player Trevor Boulder. New man Davey Rimmer equips himself well. Hitting the same quality as their other recent Frontiers Records “Into The Wild” and “Wake The Sleeper”, the record succeeds in being a well-balanced record with enough peaks to bring you back for multiple listens and also provides enough good tunes to hope these tracks push their way into Heep’s live set amongst the old classics. OK, it might not replace the albums “Demon and Wizards” or “Abominog” in your affections but it’s still a classy record. The well-arranged “Speed Of Sound”, the sing-along potential of “One Minute”, the rock power of the jammy “Looking at You” and hummability of “Can’t Take That Away” and “Jessie” all make this an assured, worthwhile collection that proves they’re still ‘eavy and still ‘umble after all these years. Duncan Jamieson (92/100)
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