ALBUM OF THE WEEK # 200 PETER FRAMPTON - WINDS OF CHANGE (1972)

[RJhog (Admin)]

Artist: Peter Frampton

Genre: Rock

Country Of Origin: England

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Member: No

Album: Winds Of Change

Producer: Peter Frampton/Chris Kimsey

RJ's Top 5 Tunes: 1. All I Wanna Be (Is By Your Side)...2. It's A Plain Shame...3. The Lodger...4. Jumpin' Jack Flash...5. Wind Of Change

Disclaimer:  All "facts" come from wikipedia.com unless otherwise noted.

Let's talk about Peter Frampton this week.  Specifically, his 1972 solo debut Wind Of Change. First:

• This is a vinyl rip.
• Winds Of Change is not certified by the RIAA.
• The album was Frampton's first as a solo artist.
• It reached a cool 177 on the Billboard Pop Chart.
• Two singles were released, Jumpin' Jack Flash and It's A Plain Shame.  Neither charted.
• The album features contributions from Ringo Starr, Billy Preston and Klaus Voorman.
• Mick Jones of Foreigner fame played rhythm guitar on All I Wanna Be (Is By Your Side).

Although it plods along at a lumbering pace, it's a very cool album.  There's really not a bad song here.  The album is bathed in terrific acoustic work as well as Frampton's typical electric guitar work.  The cover of Jumpin' Jack Flash is cool.  It's totally different from the original, but the guitar work on it really makes the tune burn for me.  The guitar solo on The Lodger is wicked.  

If you haven't heard this album, here is your chance.  I do recommend it, especially if you like Frampton's popular stuff.  It is available (remastered according to Amazon) in a 2 disc set along with Frampton's Camel  for around 16 bucks.  

1. Fig Tree Bay

2. Wind Of Change

3. Lady Lieright

4. Jumpin' Jack Flash

5. It's A Plain Shame

6. Oh For Another Day

7. All I Wanna Be (Is By Your Side)

8. The Lodger

9. Hard 

10. Alright

 

[Scott]

Frampton ' guitar work is phenomenal!

[Jon]

Really good album. Only problem is, I don't have it. It has to do with the dove on the cover. I refuse to buy albums with birds on the cover. Birds are evil. They group together in the backyard and stare at me. They're planning something, I just know it. 

What is a "wind of change"?  Just one wind? I'm a bit confused. 

Other than those minor issues, this is a really good album. Of course the nice geetaring is expected. I actually have most of these songs on different comps, but if I can find a copy without the bird on the cover, I'll pick it up. 

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I've got your bird.

[Scott]

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[Jon]

Own none of those. Birds.  And to prove my point, here's a picture from when I was a young lad that I found in our family album:

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[Jon]

[Scott]

what the heck is that magazine on the wall next to him?  uh....  this seems shady...

[Scott]

Frampton's pre "Comes Alive" albums are an acquired taste.  They are all at once, mellow, melodic, and rocking.  His guitar work is technically some of the best on the biz and he should be held up with the best.  Seem him live a few times and its impressive...  But back to this album, luckily I had an older brother who introduced me to some of this and so my acquired taste seems to have always been true...

Ive notice this and Framptons Camel are available as duo remasters, Im going to read up on their quality, and because the price is right, if they review as good, their mine!

Nice nice post!  This is right up my alley!