Cricklewood Green

Description

Originally released in 1970, Cricklewood Green arrived at a time when Ten Years After was riding a wave of international success following their explosive performance at Woodstock. Led by Alvin Lee's blazing guitar, the band quickly transitioned from a traditional blues group to one of the most exciting and commercially successful acts on the British rock scene of the late 60s. This album reflects that transition, combining their Chicago blues roots with heavier rock, boogie rhythms, and early progressive influences. Recorded at a time when studio experimentation was becoming central to rock, Cricklewood Green showcases the band expanding beyond their live reputation into more complex and exploratory territories. The hit single "Love Like a Man" became an iconic track of the era, achieving chart success and solidifying the band's reputation on both sides of the Atlantic. Newly remastered at Air Mastering, this reissue restores the original power and nuance of the album. In addition to the album, a recently mixed performance by Charlie Russell of their second set at the Fillmore East on Friday, February 27, 1970, is included on the second disc, fully showcasing the band's pure power. The CD features a selection of rarities, the most notable being a newly discovered demo of "Cricklewood Jam," recorded during the album sessions and never heard before... At the heart of the package are new liner notes written by Nigel Williamson, featuring interviews with band members, previously unseen photographs, and rare ephemera.