Brian Auger & Oblivion Express - Second Wind - VINYL LP
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Strut Records highlights a landmark in British jazz-rock with Second Wind, the 1972 album from keyboard visionary Brian Auger and his powerhouse group Oblivion Express. Capturing a fully matured lineup, the record finds Auger expanding his fusion language - bridging jazz sophistication, funk-driven rhythm, and soul-infused songwriting with the clarity and fire that defined his early '70s work.A pivotal 1972 fusion milestone capturing Brian Auger's Oblivion Express at full creative strength, featuring fiery Hammond grooves, soulful vocals, and tight interplayFeaturing vocalist Alex Ligertwood's early standout performances, foreshadowing his later work with SantanaA key bridge between Auger's exploratory early projects and the more groove-driven sound that would define his breakthrough on Closer to It! Album Tracks 1. Truth 2. Don't Look Away 3. Somebody Help Us 4. Freedom Jazz Dance 5. Just Me Just You 6. Second Wind
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- GenreJazzDescriptionStrut Records highlights a landmark in British jazz-rock with Second Wind, the 1972 album from keyboard visionary Brian Auger and his powerhouse group Oblivion Express. Capturing a fully matured lineup, the record finds Auger expanding his fusion language - bridging jazz sophistication, funk-driven rhythm, and soul-infused songwriting with the clarity and fire that defined his early '70s work.A pivotal 1972 fusion milestone capturing Brian Auger's Oblivion Express at full creative strength, featuring fiery Hammond grooves, soulful vocals, and tight interplayFeaturing vocalist Alex Ligertwood's early standout performances, foreshadowing his later work with SantanaA key bridge between Auger's exploratory early projects and the more groove-driven sound that would define his breakthrough on Closer to It! Album Tracks 1. Truth 2. Don't Look Away 3. Somebody Help Us 4. Freedom Jazz Dance 5. Just Me Just You 6. Second WindArtistBrian Auger & Oblivion ExpressTitleSecond WindFormatVINYLLabelStrut Records
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Strut Records highlights a landmark in British jazz-rock with Second Wind, the 1972 album from keyboard visionary Brian Auger and his powerhouse group Oblivion Express. Capturing a fully matured lineup, the record finds Auger expanding his fusion language - bridging jazz sophistication, funk-driven rhythm, and soul-infused songwriting with the clarity and fire that defined his early '70s work.A pivotal 1972 fusion milestone capturing Brian Auger's Oblivion Express at full creative strength, featuring fiery Hammond grooves, soulful vocals, and tight interplayFeaturing vocalist Alex Ligertwood's early standout performances, foreshadowing his later work with SantanaA key bridge between Auger's exploratory early projects and the more groove-driven sound that would define his breakthrough on Closer to It! Album Tracks 1. Truth 2. Don't Look Away 3. Somebody Help Us 4. Freedom Jazz Dance 5. Just Me Just You 6. Second Wind
Strut Records presents a fresh look at Oblivion Express, the 1971 album that marked Brian Auger's shift into a new musical frontier. After years spent shaping the sound of British jazz-soul with the Trinity, Auger stepped into the new decade with a leaner, electrified ensemble and a renewed sense of purpose. This record captures the moment that transformation took shape.Oblivion Express launches Brian Auger's groundbreaking early-'70s fusion sound.Features the original powerhouse rhythm section of Barry Dean and Robbie McIntosh, defining the early Express identity.Includes standout tracks like InchDragon SongInch and InchTotal Eclipse,Inch showcasing the band's shift toward a tighter, more urgent jazz-rock approach. Album Tracks 1. Side A 2. Dragon Song 3. Total Eclipse 4. The Light 5. On the Road 6. The Sword 7. Oblivion Express
From The Oblivion Express era, there's an intense and driving liveversion of Freedom Jazz Dance, and the alternative mix/radio edit ofMarvin Gaye's Inner City Blues, Brian's mid 80's Italo-disco hit 'NightTrain To Nowhere' - Auger Incorporated has something for the diehard fan and all those new to this extraordinary musicians unmatchable60 year career. Album Tracks 1. The Preacher 2. Poinciana 3. Watch Your Step - the Steampacket 4. The Sidewinder - the Steampacket 5. Walkin' - Sonny Boy Williamson 6. I See a Man Downstairs - Sonny Boy Williamson 7. In & Out 8. Red Beans & Rice Live (Ce Soir on Danse, Paris) 9. I Wanna Take You Higher 1. Indian Rope Man 2. Light My Fire 3. This Wheels on Fire 4. Save Me (Live - Piper Club, Rome) 5. Jeanine 6. Total Eclipse 7. A Better Land 8. Fill Your Head with Laughter 9. Whenever You're Ready 10. Straight Ahead 11. Inner City Blues - Alternative Mix 12. Freedom Jazz Dance (Live at Winter Garden) 13. Planet Earth Calling 14. Night Train to Nowhere 15. Splatch 16. Freddie's Flight
Album Tracks 1. Beginning Again 2. Don't Look Away 3. Bumpin' on Sunset 4. Truth
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