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

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

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

: 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 rare moment of tenderness amidst the

The album is a "mixed bag" that thrives on cross-pollination between avant-garde jazz, heavy rock, and psychedelic influences. Discogs : 4