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

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

: 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 . Bob Downes Open Music - 1970 - Electric City (F...

: A rare moment of tenderness amidst the intensity, showcasing Downes' skill with ballads. Verdict : A standout "Latiny groover" that highlights the

Released in 1970 on the legendary Vertigo "swirl" label , by Bob Downes Open Music is a wild, eccentric artifact of the British jazz-rock explosion. The Sound: A Controlled Chaos and psychedelic influences.

: Features lyrics by poet Robert Cockburn and sets a dark, progressive tone.

The album is a "mixed bag" that thrives on cross-pollination between avant-garde jazz, heavy rock, and psychedelic influences.