Album: Alpha Waves (1976)
Genre: Prog Rock (Funk/Soul/Jazz) / UK
There are a few bands named Locust. However, this is a very obscure British rock funk band from the mid seventies. Bass player Brent Forbes played in an English band named Zac. Keyboard player Chris Parren played in the same band and had also previously been in Forever Amber who made a very rare LP called "Love Cycle", both musicians also backed the American soul singer Doris Troy who wrote "Just One Look", a hit in the USA and also a hit for the Hollies in the UK. Seemingly Brent became an estate agent and still plays on an amateur basis. Chris Parren has an illustrious history and as well as Forever Amber and Zac was with Hudson Ford, The Black Heart Band, The Chris Farlowe Band, Rock Follies, The Jim Capaldi Band, Midnight Flyer, High Society, The Monks, The Strawbs and with Ray Minhinnett in his band the UK Busters. Drummer/vocalist Phil Spinelli and rhythm guitarist Pete Bonas were originally with the jazz rock fusion band Brand X and quit after recording the 1st unreleased Brand X album around 1975. Genesis drummer Phil Collins replaced Phil Spinelli in Brand X between 1975 and 1976. Pete Bonas played on Jim Capaldi's "The Sweet Smell Of Success" album. Seemingly in 1994 Phil Spinelli was part of a north west comedy troupe in England. John Dillon may possibly have played in a band called The Field Trip around 1994. Ray Allen played sax with Jim Capaldi, Robert Palmer, Maggie Bell and many others. "Alpha Waves" is quite an unusual British soul funk album from a very talented band. There are some great grooves throughout the album, with a flavour of the AWB, the early War, Isaac Hayes and Sly & The Family Stone. The track "Foxy" which was released as a single is a catchy instrumental track, very commercial and a little out of step with the rest of the album, an unusual choice for a single, needless to say it flopped!. "Cosmic Kangaroo Juice" is a good instrumental track and a great example of the quality of the band's playing skills. Jim Capaldi who was a fan and supporter of the band had worked and struck up friendships with many of the band members also wrote the sleeve notes for the album. (www.musicstack.com)
Songs / Tracks Listing
01. Good People
02. Foxy
03. Stranger
04. Tribute To Escoriot
05. Say Your Little Piece
06. Funky Paranoia
07. Alpha Waves
08. Cosmic Kangaroo Juice
Line-up / Musicians
Phil Spinelli / Lead Vocals, Percussion
Peter Bonas / Lead Guitar
Chris Parren / Keyboards
Ray Allen / Sax's, Percussion, Vocals
Brent Forbes / Bass
John Dillon / Drums
RATING: 7.25 / 10
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Genre: Prog Rock (Funk/Soul/Jazz) / UK
There are a few bands named Locust. However, this is a very obscure British rock funk band from the mid seventies. Bass player Brent Forbes played in an English band named Zac. Keyboard player Chris Parren played in the same band and had also previously been in Forever Amber who made a very rare LP called "Love Cycle", both musicians also backed the American soul singer Doris Troy who wrote "Just One Look", a hit in the USA and also a hit for the Hollies in the UK. Seemingly Brent became an estate agent and still plays on an amateur basis. Chris Parren has an illustrious history and as well as Forever Amber and Zac was with Hudson Ford, The Black Heart Band, The Chris Farlowe Band, Rock Follies, The Jim Capaldi Band, Midnight Flyer, High Society, The Monks, The Strawbs and with Ray Minhinnett in his band the UK Busters. Drummer/vocalist Phil Spinelli and rhythm guitarist Pete Bonas were originally with the jazz rock fusion band Brand X and quit after recording the 1st unreleased Brand X album around 1975. Genesis drummer Phil Collins replaced Phil Spinelli in Brand X between 1975 and 1976. Pete Bonas played on Jim Capaldi's "The Sweet Smell Of Success" album. Seemingly in 1994 Phil Spinelli was part of a north west comedy troupe in England. John Dillon may possibly have played in a band called The Field Trip around 1994. Ray Allen played sax with Jim Capaldi, Robert Palmer, Maggie Bell and many others. "Alpha Waves" is quite an unusual British soul funk album from a very talented band. There are some great grooves throughout the album, with a flavour of the AWB, the early War, Isaac Hayes and Sly & The Family Stone. The track "Foxy" which was released as a single is a catchy instrumental track, very commercial and a little out of step with the rest of the album, an unusual choice for a single, needless to say it flopped!. "Cosmic Kangaroo Juice" is a good instrumental track and a great example of the quality of the band's playing skills. Jim Capaldi who was a fan and supporter of the band had worked and struck up friendships with many of the band members also wrote the sleeve notes for the album. (www.musicstack.com)
Songs / Tracks Listing
01. Good People
02. Foxy
03. Stranger
04. Tribute To Escoriot
05. Say Your Little Piece
06. Funky Paranoia
07. Alpha Waves
08. Cosmic Kangaroo Juice
Line-up / Musicians
Phil Spinelli / Lead Vocals, Percussion
Peter Bonas / Lead Guitar
Chris Parren / Keyboards
Ray Allen / Sax's, Percussion, Vocals
Brent Forbes / Bass
John Dillon / Drums
RATING: 7.25 / 10
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