Bob Downes Open Music - 1970 - Electric City (f... -

: A rare moment of tenderness amidst the intensity, showcasing Downes' skill with ballads. Verdict

: Roughly half the album features Downes on vocals. Critics often note that while his "vocal gifts are not on par with his head-turning instrumental talents," they provide a raw, "naïve honesty" that fits the era's experimental spirit. Key Tracks Bob Downes Open Music - 1970 - Electric City (F...

: Downes is a powerhouse on flute and saxophone. He delivers everything from bluesy, nimble flute lines on "Keep Off The Grass" to "fiery free-blowing" saxophone work on "Crush Hour" . : A rare moment of tenderness amidst the

Reviewers from All About Jazz and AllMusic generally view it as an essential, if uneven, piece of psychedelic jazz history. It is more accessible than his later avant-garde experiments but retains enough "wildness" to satisfy fans of early fusion and the Vertigo catalog. Discogs : 4.3 / 5 Prog Archives : 3.11 / 5 Bob Downes: Electric City - Album Review - All About Jazz Key Tracks : Downes is a powerhouse on flute and saxophone

: Unlike his more contemplative works, this album features a massive "who's who" of the era's jazz-rock scene, including guitarists Chris Spedding and Ray Russell , and trumpeter Ian Carr .

: A standout "Latiny groover" that highlights the ensemble's rhythmic tight-knittedness.