Back in the day, Humble Pie, was one of the most dangerous bands on the rock scene. Their live shows were unpredictable, you never knew what was gonna happen. While variety of reasons prevented this band to fully realize its potential, when they were hot, they were the hottest!
I Need a Star in my Life is obviously a vintage release. It’s an album filled with material recorded between 1974 to 1976. It includes some original material, and some covers. As Humble Pie would have it, the covers are certainly rearranged to fit band’s style. It’s a very solid album with some amazing moments.
The cool thing about this collection of tracks is the notoriety of sounds and styles Humble Pie was able to able to explore. At times, it’s hard to believe that it is the same band. They were able to go from rock to blues to soul and still maintain their identity. Vocalist/guitarist, Steve Marriott, was certainly a misunderstood genius. The band he had with him was superb, they understood each other on a higher level.
I Need a Star in my Life is a great testament to one of the greatest bands that never quite reach the expected level of fame. The fans of 70s rock will appreciate this release, and celebrate this music. Each listen here is a joy, and of course this is best served as a whole dish.
Mark Kadzielawa
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