On what is likely to be quite a stormy day I'm playing a new record that's really not new as in freshly recorded but it's new out.
Late last year the iconic British band Badfinger was proud to unveil the forthcoming release of their long-lost album "Head First" scheduled for 2024 - exactly 50 years after it's original recording.
1974 is one of those years I seem perpectually stuck in to which music often takes me back to and this should of been their third album for Warner Bros after a fresh deal upon leaving Apple Records that itself was winding down.
This historic release features Peter Ham's final studio recordings and marks a significant milestone in the band's legacy, bringing forth an album that has been shrouded in mystery for decades. With hits such as "Come and Get It," "No Matter What," "Day After Day," and "Baby Blue," Badfinger has long been recognized as a formidable force in the power pop and classic rock genres of the 1970s.
Originally recorded in 1974 at The Beatles' renowned Apple Recording Studio on Savile Row, London, "Head First" encapsulates a transformative era in Badfinger's storied career.
The sessions for "Head First" took place during a tumultuous period for the band, marked by personal struggles and external challenges not least an explotative contract signed by a greedy manager, which ultimately led to the album being shelved and indeed was referenced in two of the featured songs.
For years, only a rough mix survived, with the master tapes thought to be lost. However, the recent rediscovery of the original multi-tracks has allowed for a meticulous mixing and mastering process, breathing new life into this long-hidden masterpiece.
This release promises to provide fans with an authentic glimpse into the creative spirit of Badfinger during one of their most artistically rich periods and one I enjoyed playing from the moment it arrived earlier this week.
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