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TRAPEZE

Trapeze were an English rock band formed in March 1969, by vocalist John Jones and guitarist/keyboardist Terry Rowley (who named the band), with guitarist Mel Galley, singer/bassist Glenn Hughes, and drummer Dave Holland. The band had a fairly fluid line up, finally dissolving in 1994, and although they never found commercial success themselves, several members went on to join better known bands including Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Whitesnake, Judas Priest and Uriah Heep. The core and more familiar line-up of the band was Glenn Hughes, Mel Galley and Dave Holland. After Glenn Hughes' departure in June 1973, Galley and Holland decided to try to keep the band together, which they did with constantly members varying until 1979 when Holland went on to join Judas Priest. At this point the band broke up. Holland tried to revive the band in 1990, after leaving Priest, but the band finally broke up in 1994. Their first three albums remain their best known and most commercially successful.




"Trapeze" is the 1970 debut rock album by the band Trapeze. The album was produced by John Lodge, of Moody Blues fame.
TRACKS: 01. It's Only a Dream 02. The Giant's Dead Hoorah 03. Over 04. Nancy Gray 05. Fairytale 06. Verily Verily 07. Fairytale 08. It's My Life 09. Am I 10. Suicide 11. Wings 12. Another Day 13. Send Me No More Letters 14. It's Only a Dream - Reprise

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Not only is "Medusa" the finest offering from '70s outfit Trapeze, it is one of the decade's most underappreciated hard rock recordings. With a lineup that consisted of future Deep Purple, Judas Priest, and Black Sabbath members, there seems to be proof that at least a few fellow musicians appreciated this 1971 offering. Fans of his later work might be surprised by Glenn Hughes' soulful vocal delivery, especially on the mid-tempo blues-rockers like "Black Cloud" and "Your Love Is Alright." Guitarist Mel Galley also deserves mention for his sparse approach to classic rock riffing that is catchy and affective. Even the ballads are focused, memorable, and unique. There are some melodic moments on the closing title track that sound almost as if a '90s alt-rock crooner composed them. Considering that Medusa predates many similar, and more successful, classic rock LPs from the likes of Bad Company, Nazareth, Foreigner, and others, it's a wonder that the record isn't mentioned more when influential albums of this era are discussed. ~ All Music Guide
TRACKS: 01. Black Cloud 02. Jury 03. Your Love Is Alright 04. Touch My Life 05. Seafull 06. Makes You Wanna Cry 07. Medusa

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Though they were best known for a kind of muscular funk rock, the band Trapeze always had a jazzy element, and on "You Are The Music...We're Just The Band" it is the softer tunes that stand out. This isn't to say that there aren't some good rockers here, since the title tune and "Keepin' Time" are energetic and enjoyable. However it is on "Coast to Coast" and "What Is a Woman's Role" that the band really shines. This is partly because both are really good songs, partly because both benefit from some inspired sax and vibes work from guests Jimmy Hastings and Frank Ricotti. Vocalist Glenn Hughes takes the lead on most tracks, and is very effective as long as he stays in his low range; on the rock tracks he uses his higher register, which tends to have a squealing or screechy tone. Those who only know Hughes from his subsequent work with Deep Purple may be surprised to hear his warm, soulful work on this disc, which was his last with Trapeze. ~ All Music Guide
TRACKS: 01. Keepin' Time 02. Coast to Coast 03. What Is a Woman's Role 04. Way Back to the Bone 05. Feelin' So Much Better Now 06. Will Our Love End 07. Loser 08. You Are the Music