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Death Walks Behind You is the second studio album by British rock band Atomic Rooster. It was their first album to receive US release, albeit in a different sleeve. It is commonly thought of as the archetypal Atomic Rooster album, recorded by the 'classic' line-up of Vincent Crane, John Du Cann and Paul Hammond. It is certainly, critically and commercially, their most successful album and often hailed as a classic of the progressive rock genre. It also produced the hit single 'Tomorrow Night' (UK #11), which became one of the band's best-known songs. The album's cover features the William Blake monotype

Hard-rocking English band formed in 1969 at the height of the U.K. Progressive rock boom. Atomic Rooster - In Hearing Of Atomic Rooster In Hearing Of LP Pegasus PEG 1 / LP Repertoire RS 2068-WZ (1990) / CD Repertoire REP 4068-WZ (1991) Side one 1. 'Breakthrough' 2. 'Break the Ice' 3. 'Decision/Indecision' 4. 'A Spoonful of Bromide Helps the Pluse Rate Go Down' 5. 'Devil's Answer' - U.S. Version with Pete French Overdubbed Vocals. Atomic Rooster are, in fact, an incredibly influential band: they single-handedly (I don't count lame pedestrians such as Uriah Heep, of course) invented the 'hard-art' subgenre, merging Crane's obvious jazzy influences with Du Cann's obvious metallic style of playing. Referencing In Hearing Of Atomic Rooster, CD, Album, Lim, AK 1673 The Heavy-Psych-Masterpiece (1971) plus five Live Bonus Tracks with Blues-Shouter Chris Farlowe (voc) from Paris Theatre as well as Single-Track Devil´s Answer!!

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'Devil's Answer' might be the record for which Atomic Rooster are remembered, but it was their second album that posted warning that they were on the verge of creating something dazzling -- simply because the record itself is a thing of almost freakish beauty. With only organist Vincent Crane surviving from the original lineup, and John Du Cann coming in to relieve him of some of the songwriting duties, Death Walks Behind You opens at a gallop and closes with a sprint. The title track is effectively spooky enough for any Hammer horror aficionado, all descending pianos and Psycho-screaming guitars, while 'Gershatzer,' a duet for organ and percussion, proves that new drummer Paul Hammond is more than a match for the departed Carl Palmer. It's in between these dramatic bookends, however, that Rooster truly peak, with the stately 'VUG,' the pensive 'Nobody Else,' and the truly amazing 'Tomorrow Night' (one of the scariest love songs ever let loose on the U.K. chart) all impressing. Crane's liner notes, incidentally, remind us that the album packed a different version of the hit, with an extended ending that descends into unimagined chaos -- a shocker for the pop kids, perhaps, but a fabulous bridge into the succeeding '7 Streets.' Possibly the best evidence for this being Atomic Rooster's masterpiece, however, comes not simply from what's on the album, but for what has been left off. An excellent repackaging and remastering job restores the original artwork in all its gatefold glory, but you'll search in vain for bonus tracks -- not because there were none to add, but because they simply wouldn't fit. Sit through Death Walks Behind You, after all, and you really won't need any more surprises.
This album is (or should be) considered as a landmark and a masterpiece in the hard rock category by metalheads, progheads, and progmetalheads. The North American version came with a different cover depicting a rooster at atomic speed in fire. With Palmer gone to ELP, and Graham forming his own band, Crane had to restart this band from scratch and conVinced John (Du)Cann (formely of psych bands The Attack and Andromeda) and Paul Hammond to take the drum stool (since the organ seat was already taken), Vincent Crane soldiered on. The partnership between Cann and Crane was like cat and dog, but they did manage to pull off some classic early heavy metal for almost two albums. Every track here is a gem in its genre and Seven Streets is my fave although the public will remember mostly their outstanding single Tomorrow Night.
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Made in England is the fourth album by British rock band Atomic Rooster. Although previously known for generally having a progressive rock style, this album saw the band moving in more of a funk/soul direction, largely influenced by new singer Chris Farlowe. Apart from founder member Vincent Crane, the album was recorded by an entirely different lineup to that of the band's prior effort, In Hearing of Atomic Rooster. Previous members John Du Cann and Paul Hammond had departed in protest at Crane's intended new musical direction.
In the UK and Germany, original copies of the LP came wrapped in an actual denim sleeve. Later pressings came in a standard art sleeve. In the US, the record was issued on Elektra in the standard sleeve. It was further reissued in Germany in 1977, this time in yet another new sleeve and retitled This is Atomic Rooster.
The only UK single from Made in England was 'Stand by Me'.
The third incarnation of English prog rockers, Atomic Rooster make their debut on Made in England (1972). The group began as a trio featuring former Crazy World of Arthur Brown member Vincent Crane (organ), Nick Graham (bass), and Carl Palmer (drums). After a few significant shuffles within the lineup, only Crane continued with the name, recruiting Mick Jagger protégé Chris Farlowe (vocals), Rick Parnell (percussion), and Steve Bolton (guitars) as the next generation. They have an edgy and somewhat brooding sound, recalling early Mott the Hoople discs such as the highly underrated Mad Shadows (1970). Much of the material reveals the quartet's slightly funky groove, such as the pulsating 'Stand by Me,' or the gospel-inflection on the spoken 'Introduction,' which prefaces the Crane instrumental 'Breathless.' Somewhat misplaced is the orchestration -- especially on 'Time Take My Life' -- which tends to congest the otherwise driving arrangement. Parnell penned a pair of the finest contributions on Made in England, the slinky 'Little Bit of Inner Air,' as well as the Southern rock-tinged 'All in Satan's Name.' The latter comes off like a blend of the Allman Brothers and Deep Purple. Bolton supplies the power ballad 'Never to Lose,' as well as 'Space Cowboy,' which develops into an electric hoedown following a somewhat off-balance and synth-heavy keyboard intro. Bolton would be the next casualty of the combo, leading to the formation of the criminally underrated Headstone. A successful North American tour resulted in Made in England, which charted briefly in the U.S., and would be the final Atomic Rooster album to do so. The band would successfully continue under Crane's tutelage until the early '80s, when he joined up with a post-'Come on Eileen' Dexys Midnight Runners.

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I found this album to be a variable mix of three genres of music. First progressive, second hard rock (leaning to heavy metal early in the bands existence), and thirdly avant garde jazz. This is one of the better incarnations of Atomic Rooster (the one heard on 'in the hearing of..' a close second). For any one interested in hearing music that is different, very powerful, yet atmospheric I sincerely recommend this album.
Though I was already well aware the band headed towards a significantly funkier direction for this outing, I'm by no means disappointed by the majority of the songwriting. Made In England proves that Atomic Rooster is honestly very very good at the funk genre.
'Time Is My Life' has an orchestration during the intro (or at least, it definitely sounds like one even though it probably wasn't necessary) and shortly after that, the vocal melody comes in. This song sets the pace for the rest of the album- one catchy vocal melody after another. In this particular track, the vocals remind me of Jack Bruce from Cream fame. 'Stand By Me' features vocals that instantly remind me of John Lawton from Lucifer's Friend. This is where the actual funkiness begins, and it doesn't let up for a good portion of the album. As for the song... I love it. Perhaps the chorus repeats a tad too much, but when it's memorable I don't really care.
For those out there who admire the Tommy Bolin period of the James Gang (and especially their Bang classic) 'Little Bit of Inner Air' might remind some of a Tommy Bolin-type, slow-moving and eerily quiet blues track. It's highly memorable too, though it took a few close listens to really win me over. 'Don't Know What Went Wrong' takes us back to the John Lawton similarities, and I'm thoroughly impressed once again. The piano jam at the end is pretty tasty too. 'Never To Lose' is the albums underrated soul ballad I guess you could call it. A VERY effective vocal melody. Honestly, I don't notice Atomic Rooster losing any steam whatsoever, so the lack of popularity concerning this album is sort of mysterious to me.
Brace yourself for the second side. WOW!! 'Breathless' in an *extremely* exciting piano-based funk jam with the adrenaline level pushed up dramatically, and 'Space Cowboy' continues the theme with a really good vocal melody to boot. No, in case you're wondering, it's not related to the Steve Miller Band song of the same name. This is actually MUCH better. 'People You Can't Trust' is probably a Sly & the Family Stone interpretation, and it's a good one. It definitely stands out from the rest of the album. 'All In Satan's Name' is... I honestly don't know WHAT this is. It's funky, it's very very heavy, and the vocals are good enough. 'Close Your Eyes' is a soulful ballad with piano playing and vocals reminiscent of either the Guess Who or Lee Michaels. Not sure which one exactly. I love it though.
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