Leslie West - 1969 - Mountain

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Artist....: Leslie West

Title.....: Mountain

Rel. Date.: 1969

Type/Genre: Blues

Size......: 58mb

Format....: mp3

Bitrate...: 224



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Tracks:





1. Blood of the Sun 2:36

2. Long Red 3:16

3. Better Watch Out 2:49

4. Blind Man 3:54

5. Baby, I'm Down 4:03

6. Dreams of Milk & Honey 3:34

7. Storyteller Man 3:07

8. This Wheel's on Fire 3:19

9. Look to the Wind 2:43

10. Southbound Train 2:59

11. Because You Are My Friend 3:08



This album was the first album put out by Leslie with help on the desk (and songwriting, bass playing and singing too)from Felix Papallardi. These two went on to collaborate quite extensively as the core of Mountain, but this album shows quite clearly what was to come with Leslie using his gravel vocals to the max!

Because of fact that "pop" singles were just 2-3 minute "tunes" back in these days, each song fits this time frame neatly - but this is no detraction as Leslie's voice and guitar work are kept under strict control to produce an album varied in it's musical styles, with country, folk and rock all intertwined to make a wonderful opener for anyone who likes late 60's/early 70's rock styles or, of course, anyone who likes Mountain!

Standout tracks are Blood Of The Sun, Long Red, Blind Man, Look To The Wind and, of course, This Wheel's On Fire - sung as it should be, with fire and passion!