Hidden Treasures (Nazareth)

[Scott]

This week I took a turn into a different direction and have chosen to post some music from my Musical infancy.

 

There are 3 Nazareth albums that played a role in what musical tastes I developed, so I've gone back and listened to some key tracks from Razamanaz, Loud 'N' Proud, and Rampant.  All albums I lifted from my brothers collection and took over until he noticed.  haha

 

So lets look at some roots rock, or formative rock tunes ...

 

Note:  Ive pulled all posted tracks off the "Anthology" disc which is nicely remastered to enhance your listening experience. (also because I don't own Rampant on CD )

 

Playlist -> http://snack.to/aun01l5j

 

	Razamanaz 1973 1 - Woke Up This Morning Real cool track with a cool blues riff and great slide playing and positive upbeat lyrics! Musically this is just a fun track from a really solid early heavy rock album! I can remember thinking Nazareth was hard core and how cool it was to be a fan of music like this! haha
	Loud 'N' Proud 1973 2 - This Flight Tonight I remember this playing on the radio a bunch even hit Top 40 status!  But mostly I remember how cool the bass line is, how singable the chorus is and more of that slide geetar work that really ties this tune together in a very cool way!
	Rampant 1974 3 - Sunshine 4 - Shanghai'd in Shanghai Sunshine is a very cool ballad, dare I say Power Ballad before Power Ballads were cool?  And you get the Boogie rock from Shanghai!  Gotta love the feel of these.  And since this is the album that precedes Hair of the Dog its a great primer for what was yet to come!

[RJhog (Admin)]

Beats me.  I got Uriah Heep's Abominog remastered too.  There were several Uriah Heep CD's.  Can't remember which ones though.  One thing the lady at the register said is that they were having inventory so they put everything from the back out.  I think they hold all of the good stuff back for the employees.

[Niels (Mod)]

Get "Close Enough For Rock'n'roll/Play'n The Game" as well, but if you've got "Hair Of The Dog", "Expect No Mercy", "Raz-Ama-Naz" and "No Mean City", you already have the best Nazareth- releases.

[Gordon Williams]

Ahh!! So glad I stumbled across this SHT!! Old 70's Nazareth is just killer, awesome listens for me!!

I just love all 3 of these albums represented here!! Also think "Expect No Mercy" is just an awesome record! Agree with Niels on "Close Enough" and "Playin' The Game" being good records.

Somehow, I never got, or even heard, "No Mean City". Something else I need to add to my "get it" list!

The title track for "Razamanaz" was the first song I ever played with a band, once I switched from bass guitar to 6 string. That band I was in from about 1981 to 1985 opened up with "Razamanaz" many, many times.

Isn't "This Flight Tonight" a cover? Joni MItchell, maybe? The slide guitar lead in the middle of this track is just incredibly well played, and the notes so well placed.

The harmony vocals on "Sunshine" are top notch!

Another 4 for 4 SHT!!

[Scott]

You are a Wise man Gordon! 

This Flight Tonight is indeed a Joni Mitchell cover.