Open (Blues Image album)

Open is Blues Image's second album and most acclaimed album, which featured the No. 4 hit single, "Ride Captain Ride".

Open
Studio album by
ReleasedApril 1970
StudioAmerican Recording Co., Studio City, California
GenreHard rock, blues rock
Length37:02
LabelAtco
ProducerRichard Podolor
Blues Image chronology
Blues Image
(1969)
Open
(1970)
Red White & Blues Image
(1970)
Singles from Open
  1. "Ride Captain Ride"
    Released: April 1970
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The Village VoiceC+[1]

Critical reception

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Robert Christgau, writing in The Village Voice, wrote in a contemporary review: "Great single, mediocre (though improved) album. Do we really need another 'Parchman Farm?'"[1]

Track listing

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All songs composed and arranged by Blues Image; except where noted.

  1. "Love Is the Answer" – 2:35
  2. "Running the Water" – 2:37
  3. "Clean Love" – 7:49
  4. "La Bamba" (Traditional; arranged by Blues Image) – 2:26
  5. "Consuelate" – 1:15
  6. "Ride Captain Ride" – 3:46
  7. "Pay My Dues" – 3:49
  8. "Fugue U" – 0:50
  9. "Parchman Farm" (Mose Allison) – 2:49
  10. "Wrath of Daisey" – 1:31
  11. "Take Me" – 7:35

Personnel

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Blues Image
Additional personnel

References

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  1. ^ a b Christgau, Robert (July 30, 1970). "Consumer Guide (12)". The Village Voice. New York. Retrieved April 14, 2013.
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