Open is Blues Image's second album and most acclaimed album, which featured the No. 4 hit single, "Ride Captain Ride".
Critical reception
Robert Christgau, writing in The Village Voice, wrote in a contemporary review: "Great single, mediocre (though improved) album. Do we really need another 'Parchman Farm?'"
Track listing
All songs composed and arranged by Blues Image; except where noted.
- "Love Is the Answer" â 2:35
- "Running the Water" â 2:37
- "Clean Love" â 7:49
- "La Bamba" (Traditional; arranged by Blues Image) â 2:26
- "Consuelate" â 1:15
- "Ride Captain Ride" â 3:46
- "Pay My Dues" â 3:49
- "Fugue U" â 0:50
- "Parchman Farm" (Mose Allison) â 2:49
- "Wrath of Daisey" â 1:31
- "Take Me" â 7:35
Personnel
Blues Image
Additional personnel
References
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