Bloodstone Albums (8)
'The Street Preacher'
Release Date 8/23/2005
Tracks 11
Label BCD Music Group
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'Now! ... That's What I'm Talkin' About'
Release Date 2/17/2004
Tracks 14
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'Do You Wanna Do a Thing?'
Release Date 1/1/1976
Tracks 8
Label London
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'Train Ride to Hollywood'
Release Date 1/1/1976
Tracks 11
Label London
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What The Critics Say
Soundtrack to their 1975 movie. It didn't make the charts, but it's nevertheless one of the best soul-funk-rock fusions of its era, spanning a blend of material that includes versions of "As Time Goes By," "Yakety Yak," "Money," and "Toot! Toot! Tootsie (Goodbye)." The originals are solid, especially Willis Draffen's "Go to Sleep" and the band's rollicking "Rock & Roll Choo Choo." Notes are sloppy, discographical detail nonexistent or this would rate half a notch higher. ~ Dave Marsh, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
The first ten tracks here came from the second Bloodstone album, Unreal; the last five are from Bloodstone, the 1972 U.K. release that mostly parallels Natural High in the States. "Outside Woman" was the hit but the point is the blend of rock and soul. Wayne Edwards' notes are superb. ~ Dave Marsh, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
Bloodstone's finest song was the title cut, a triumphant bit of wailing soul that remains a favorite among ballad fans. It momentarily put the Kansas City-cum-Los Angeles group Bloodstone into the spotlight. The remainder of the early '70s album was decent, but it didn't really matter since no one played anything except the single anyhow. ~ Ron Wynn, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
Best known for the hit ballad "Natural High" from the 1973 album of the same name, Bloodstone have been credited as an important force in black music's transition from the smooth, vocal-based R&B of the early '60s to the tougher, dance-oriented urban funk and rock-influenced soul of the '70s. The group's U.K. debut album, Bloodstone, found the unit's sound already fully developed, matching driving, Sly Stone/late-period Jimi Hendrix-style grooves and wah-wah-infused guitar with vocals that alternately tap into James Brown-ish guttural groans and the band's own melodic, doo wop roots. Interestingly, this combination often ends up sounding like a missing link between P-Funk and early Three Dog Night. Highlights include the stomping funk raver "Lady of the Night," the dramatic, gospel-infused slow jam "Dumb Dude," and the booty-shaking, Isaac Hayes-like "Take These Chains." Also of note is Bloodstone's unique take on Bobby Russell's pop-country classic "Little Green Apples" (first a hit for Roger Miller and later recorded by everyone from novelty hitmaker Sheb Wooley to crooner Vic Damone to reggae legend Dennis Brown), which adds a heaping helping of sex to the normally staid song's inherent romance. Though all the tracks on Bloodstone have been released in various forms elsewhere, hearing these recordings in their original setting is highly recommended for anyone interested in the history of funky soul music. ~ Pemberton Roach, All Music Guide
