Originally released in 1970, Medusa was recorded at Morgan Studios, and was produced by the Moody Blues bassist John Lodge. The line- up of Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple), Mel Galley (Whitesnake), and Dave Holland (Judas Priest) recorded this album and the follow up, You Are the Music…We’re Just the Band, in 1972 before that lineup disbanded. You Are the Music…We’re Just the Band also featured a wide range of guest performers, including guitarist B. J. Cole, pianist Rod Argent, and saxophonist Jimmy Hastings. Now, Deko Entertainment will reissue both albums, fully remastered and repackaged, on February 2nd in the following configurations:
Medusa, not released on vinyl since 1979, has now has been fully remastered on 180-gram vinyl, an awesome gatefold sleeve, in two beautiful versions. The Platinum Edition – comes on transparent, 180-gram amber vinyl with purple, green, and black splatter (limited to 250 copies pressed), featuring a signed 10”x10” band photo by Glenn Hughes (limited to 100 copies). The Standard Edition – comes on gold nugget, 180-gram vinyl (limited to 250 copies pressed).
You Are the Music… We’re Just the Band, not released on vinyl since 1978, has now has been fully remastered on 180-gram vinyl, in two beautiful versions. The Platinum Edition – comes on 180-gram, white, red, and black twist vinyl (limited to 250 copies pressed), featuring a signed 10”x10” band photo by Glenn Hughes (limited to 100 copies). The Standard Edition – comes on red galaxy, 180-gram vinyl, and handsomely repackaged (limited to 250 copies pressed).
Listen to original version of Black Cloud below.
Deko Entertainment president, Bruce Pucciarello, enthuses about Glenn Hughes, “Tremendously influential but not fairly credited with blending funk, rock, and energy together. Trapeze showed us that Glenn Hughes was a monster in rock well before he moved on to Deep Purple.”
Tracklist – Trapeze–Medusa:
Side A:
1. Black Cloud
2. Jury
3. Your Love Is Alright
Side B:
1. Touch My Life
2. Seafull
3. Makes You Wanna Cry
4. Medusa
Tracklist – Trapeze––You Are the Music…We’re Just the Band:
Side A:
1. Keepin’ Time
2. Coast to Coast
3. What Is a Woman’s Role
4. Way Back to the Bone
Side B:
1. Feelin’ So Much Better Now
2. Will Our Love End
3. Loser
4. You Are the Music
5 Responses
Black Cloud, has a Bad Company/Free vibe. Also, I wonder if they were an influence on the Black Crowes? I know The Faces were an influence on the band, but I hear the Black Crowes, in this song.
Well Dana, 1970 was the year that Free’s “Alright Now” was released, so yes there was probably a bit of that vibe going on. Also think of this – Glenn Hughes would have only been about 18 or 19 when this was made; yet he sounds like a ten year music veteran.
Do you get that today? Simple answer…..no.
Wow, how have I never heard of this band before? This song is GREAT!! I love that garage sound of the early 70’s, not over produced and just flat-out rocks. Looks like I will be making this purchase!! (hope the rest of these songs sound as good!!).
Medusa is a great album! Highly recommended. I was able to find a nice copy of the original pressing about 7 years ago.
Great lineup! I’d like to get this release, but only on CD. I collect vinyl, but I don’t listen to it.