*. Tax Free .* (Reissue 2012)

Album: Tax Free (1970)(Reissue 2012)
Genre: Prog Rock (Jazz/Rock/Folk)  /  Holland

It sure as hell is no Outsiders record, but I'd say it's pretty much equally as convincing a record as Tax's 60's output nonetheless. What we hae here is a very special kind of jazzy folk-rock with some pop influences mixed in at the same time. Somewhere between (perhaps predictably, regarding the fact Tax held both in high esteem) Arthur Lee and Tim Hardin. With the exception that the music here has a more spacious feel to it. Since I have a digital copy I've no idea how the songwriting process was, and only on the 4th song (the first song of the album Wally sings lead on) there is that classic, dark, deeply melancholic Tax stamp (forgive me). Mind, theyre both excellent singers and the female back up singers do a great job as well when called upon. Makes things warm and soulful! Oh, ''Amsterdam'' is so hauntingly beautiful... Review by "Tondeman" (Rate Your Music).

RATING:  9 / 10   **FANTASTIC**

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