Alan White - Ramshacked (1976, 2011 SHM remaster)⭐ torrent

Artist: Alan White
Title Of Album: Ramshacked
Year Of Release: 1976/2011
Label: SHM
Country: UK
Genre: Blue eyed soul jazzy rock
Audio codec: FLAC (*.flac)
Rip type: tracks+.cue

Alan White's first solo record was the bookend on the Yes solo album period. Each member of the group released songs under their own name during a two year hiatus while the band continued to tour in the US. White's own ideas for his LP were perhaps the least Yes like except for the spacey ballad, "Spring Song of Innocence" where Anderson and Howe contribute roles and co-wrote the piece based on a poem by William Blake. The rest of the album showcased the drummer's pre-Yes associations with the following bands: Happy Magazine/Griffin/Simpson's Pure Oxygen. At times the mix of R&B and sixties jazz works well especially on the opening cut, "Ooooh Baby" and "Avakak".

The former piece is characterized but a sultry lead vocal from Alan Marshall. The latter track is perhaps the most unique arrangement with pianist Kenny Craddock adding a sensitive intro before the toe-tapping cross rhythm begins. "Silly Woman" is a light take on a reggae piece that mostly works for Craddock's warm organ accompaniment. White nearly creates a vibe similar to the sessions he participated with on George Harrison's "All Things Must Pass". Overall his ability to adapt to several different styles has benefited him well through the years considering his 34 years with the most enduring group from English progressive rock.

Tracks
1. Ooooh Baby (Goin' to Pieces) (Pete Kirtley) - 5:33
2. One Way Rag (Colin Gibson, Ken Craddock) - 4:07
3. Avakak (Ken Craddock, Pete Kirtley) - 6:54
4. Song of Innocence (Pete Kirtley, Eilliam Blake) - 5:02
5. Giddy (Colin Gibson, Ken Craddock) - 3:13
6. Silly Woman (Pete Kirtley) - 3:15
7. Marching Into A Bottle (Ken Craddock) - 2:00
8. Everybody (Colin Gibson, Ken Craddock, Pete Kirtley) - 3:14
9. Darkness (Colin Gibson, Ken Craddock) - 5:32