Bloodstone ‎– I Need Time

Bloodstone began their career in Kansas City as a doo-wop group called The Sinceres. In 1971, they relocated to Los Angeles and changed their name to Bloodstone. After releasing two albums with Decca, they gained recognition with their second album, "Natural High" However, they moved to London Records the following year. This album, "I Need Time" released in 1974, is their second release under London Records.

The album was produced by Mike Vernon, who also handled their previous work. Except for B4: "Get Up" all tracks were written by the band members. The album opens with "Closer Together" a standout number showcasing their exceptional vocal and harmony skills rooted in their doo-wop origins. Other highlights include A3: "That's Not How It Goes" a bass-heavy, gritty funk-rock track. Across its 10 tracks, the album delivers superb music—but as of now, it remains unreissued.

カンサス・シティでドゥワップ・グループ、ザ・シンスレスとしてキャリアをスタート。71年に活動拠点をLAに移し、グループ名をブラッドストーンに変更。デッカよりアルバム2枚を発表し、2ndアルバム「Natural High」がヒットするも、翌年ロンドン・レコードに移籍。本作はそのロンドンから2枚目のリリースとなる74年作「アイ・ニード・タイム」
プロデュースは前作と変わらずマイク・ヴァーノン。収録曲はB4「Get Up」以外はメンバーによるライティングで、ドゥワップ出身ならではの極上ヴォーカル&コーラス・ワークを聴かせる出色ナンバーの冒頭「Closer Together」をはじめ、ベースの効いた渋いFUNKロック調のA3「That's Not How It Goes」等素晴らしい全10曲を収録していますが、今現在をもって未再発でス。

Bloodstone ‎– I Need Time　'74 London
A1. Closer Together
A2. Funky Park
A3. That's Not How It Goes
A4. Out Of My Life
A5. Loving You Is Just A Pastime
B1. I Need Time
B2. Little Linda
B3. I Believe You Now
B4. Get Up
B5. We Did It

Credit;
Alto Saxophone – Geoff Daly
Arranged By [Orchestra], Sitar [Electric] – Pip Williams
Art Direction – Glenn Ross
Baritone Saxophone – Dick Parry
Bassoon, Contrabassoon – Alan Hammond
Clarinet – Tony Coe
Congas, Bells [Tubular], Glockenspiel, Vibraphone
– Frank Ricotti
Design – Richard Kriegler
Drums – Darryl Clifton
Engineer [Orchestra] – Kevin Fuller
Engineer [Remix Assistant] – Bob Brown
Engineer [Remix] – Barry Hammond
Engineer [Rhythm Track] – Bob Brown
Ensemble – The Nashville Katz Strings
Flute, Flute [Bass] – Derek Grossmith
Flute, Flute [Bass], Soprano Saxophone – Roy Willox
French Horn – Derek Taylor, Julian Baker, Nick Hall
Guitar, Bass Guitar – Harry Wilkins
Harmonica – Jim Hughes
Mastered By – W
Oboe, Cor Anglais – Geoffrey Browne
Photography By – Jim McCreary
Piano, Clavinet, Keyboards [Grand Piano, Rmi]
– Pete Wingfield
Producer – Mike Vernon
Steel Guitar [Pedal] – B. J. Cole
Tenor Saxophone – Howie Casey
Trombone – Billy Graham, Jeff Perkins, Reg Brooks
Trumpet – Cecil Moss, John Donnely, Johnny Huckridge,
Mike Davies
Vocals, Bass Guitar – Charles McCormick
Vocals, Guitar – Charles Love
Vocals, Guitar, Piano – Willis Draffen, Jr.
Vocals, Percussion – Harry Williams

- その他のブラッドストーン作品 -
・Bloodstone ‎– You Know We've Learned / Never Let You Go ('72 London)

・Bloodstone「Riddle Of The Sphinx」('74 London)

・Bloodstone ‎– Natural High / Peter's Jones ('73 London)

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