Mick Ralphs & Bad Co- THAT'S LIFE - CAN'T GET ENOUGH

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Mick Ralphs & Bad Co- THAT'S LIFE - CAN'T GET ENOUGH- CD- 2003- Not On Label- No UPC- 150 grn
This is Mick Ralphs' third solo album and, like its predecessor, is a competent album packed with earthy, blues-based tunes. The big difference is that this time round Mick sings on virtually all of them. ''Under Pressure'' (no relation to the Queen tune) starts things off nicely, a good mid-tempo blues number. ''For My Baby'' is much heavier, dark and moody. ''Our Time'', ''A To Z'' and ''You And Me'' are all ballads, Mick ditching the guitar entirely in favour of keyboards on ''You And Me''. ''Hey Hey'' is more like the Mick we know and love, being a mid-tempo rocker. If one complaint it's that us wish Mick rocked out more like this. The pace slows again on ''Everybeat'' and ''Nobody Knows Me'', but Mick then cranks the guitar up once more for ''Ain't It Good'' (yes, it is!). ''Fool For Your Loving'' (no relation to the Whitesnake number) is bluesy with some excellent guitar playing from Mick. If the whole album were more like ''Aint It Good?'' and ''Fool For Your Loving''... The bonus tracks are both interesting. ''Budgie'' is a Bad Company demo from 1977 and the only instrumental on the album. Surprised this wasn't taken further, but is one of the stronger tracks on the album. ''Can't Get Enough'' is the original demo Mick recorded back in 1970, complete with a vocal. Incredibly heavy and moody, it wouldn't have been out of place on Brain Capers, and it's a shame (compared with Paul Rodgers) neither Mick nor Ian Hunter could do the vocal justice. If you liked Mick's previous album, then you'll enjoy this.
PERSONNEL: Mick Ralphs - all instruments and vocals; except track number twelve: Mick Ralphs - guitar; Simon Kirke - drums; Boz Burrell - bass.
What we all need is an album where Mick simply lets rip on the Les Paul as we know he undoubtedly can. Included here for voyeurs is a late-seventies unreleased Bad Company track (the instrumental ''Budgie'') and an earlier demo for ‘Can’t Get Enough’ which makes this release nigh on essential for fans. Original 1970 demo for “Can’t Get Enough” with loads of fat distortion and Mick himself providing all the instruments and vocals. It is quite different to the final version and well worth hearing. With all the tracks self-penned and performed, there’s a modern singer-songwriter edge that comes into the mix, making for a very relaxing pop-rock listen. In keeping with his blues-rock roots, there’s more than a blues tinge to these light yet quirky rockers. You will find some of the inspired guitar playing that made records and gigs by early Mott The Hoople, and more particularly, Bad Company, such great moments. In style its like Keith Richard’s solo albums and some of the latter stuff that Ronnie Wood is putting out, it’s a real groover. If you can’t move to this, then you’ve got no moving parts. It’s an imperative album for Mott The Hoople/Bad Company fans plus anyone who has good musical tastes. Mick Ralphs remains a tasteful songwriter and scintillating guitarist. The real meat for collectors lies at the end of the record, as Mick Ralphs dips into his archive to unearth a couple of absolute gems. The songs are atmospheric. It’s magnificent.
Comes In A Standard Jewel Case With Clear Tray Includes Foldout Inlay.
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