
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
Love - Da Capo
Love broadened their scope into psychedelia on their sophomore
effort, Arthur Lee's achingly melodic songwriting gifts reaching full-flower. The six songs that comprised the first side of this album when it was first issued are a truly classic body of work, highlighted by the atomic blast of pre-punk rock "7 and 7 Is" (their only hit single), the manic jazz tempos of "Stephanie Knows Who," and the enchanting "She Comes in Colors," perhaps Lee's best composition (and reportedly the inspiration for the Rolling Stones' "She's a Rainbow"). It's only half a great album, though; the seventh and final track, "Revelation," is a tedious 19-minute jam that keeps Da Capo from attaining truly classic status.

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1 COMMENTS:
Thanks for sharing this I totally agree with your comments, a totally killer 6 tracks and then oh dear. I wonder how many vinyl copies were worn out on one side and virtually mint on the other!
Thanks again!!
Cheers
Donno
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