Wind of Change is the debut studio album by English guitarist and singer Peter Frampton, released in 1972 by A&M. The album features appearances by Ringo Starr, Billy Preston and Klaus Voormann.
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| Released | 26 May 1972 (UK) 10 July 1972 (US) | |||
| Recorded | October 1971 - April 1972 | |||
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| Genre | Rock, hard rock | |||
| Label | A&M | |||
| Producer | Peter Frampton Chris Kimsey | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Christgau's Record Guide | B−[2] |
| The Rolling Stone Record Guide | [3] |
Background edit
Peter Frampton decided to remain with Humble Pie's U.S. label A&M, and assembled a supporting cast including Ringo Starr,[4] Billy Preston, Spooky Tooth members Mick Jones and Mike Kellie, and former Herd member Andy Bown, for his first solo effort following his departure from Humble Pie in 1971.
The self-produced debut album was engineered by Chris Kimsey, who had worked on Humble Pie's Rock On. Frampton and Kimsey together introduced a melodic sensibility that contrasted with the raucous boogie that characterized the Humble Pie sound, with a particular emphasis on Frampton's acoustic guitar work.[citation needed] Kimsey continued to work with Frampton on the production of his albums throughout the 1970s.
Many of the songs on Wind of Change are built primarily around acoustic guitar foundations, but the inclusion of such songs as "It's a Plain Shame", and "All I Want To Be (Is By Your Side)" have a hard rock edge, as does an extended reworking of the Rolling Stones "Jumpin' Jack Flash", which was the project's only non-Frampton composition. The brass arrangements in this latter song and "The Lodger", performed by Jim Price, are strongly reminiscent of that in the Rolling Stones' song "Bitch", recorded the previous year, in which Price participated.[citation needed]
Track listing edit
All tracks written by Peter Frampton except where noted.
Side One
- "Fig Tree Bay" – 3:36
- "Wind of Change" – 3:05
- "Lady Lieright" – 2:56
- "Jumpin' Jack Flash" (Jagger, Richards) – 5:20
- "It's a Plain Shame" – 3:14
- "Oh for Another Day" – 3:53
Side Two
- "All I Wanna Be (Is By Your Side)" – 6:36
- "The Lodger" – 5:44
- "Hard" – 4:30
- "Alright" – 4:26
Personnel edit
Peter Frampton edit
- Peter Frampton – lead vocals, lead guitar, acoustic guitar, Hammond organ, keyboards, drums, percussion, dulcimer, harmonium
Additional personnel edit
- Frank Carillo – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Mick Jones – rhythm guitar on "All I Want To Be (Is By Your Side)"
- Andy Bown – bass, Hammond organ, electric piano, Mellotron, percussion, backing vocals
- Rick Wills – bass
- Klaus Voormann – bass on "Alright"
- Billy Preston – piano, Hammond organ on "Alright"
- Mike Kellie – drums, percussion
- Ringo Starr – drums[4] on "Alright" and "The Lodger"
- Chris Karan – congas on "Lady Lieright"
- Frank Ricotti – shaker on "Lady Lieright"
- Del Newman – strings arrangements, flute, marimba
- Jim Price – brass on "The Lodger"
Production edit
- Peter Frampton, Chris Kimsey – production, engineering
Charts edit
Album
| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Pop Albums | 177 |
Single
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Jumpin' Jack Flash | ||
| 1972 | It's A Plain Shame |
References edit
- ^ Newson, Jim. Wind of Change at AllMusic
- ^ Christgau, Robert (1981). "Consumer Guide '70s: F". Christgau's Record Guide: Rock Albums of the Seventies. Ticknor & Fields. ISBN 089919026X. Retrieved 24 February 2019 – via robertchristgau.com.
- ^ Marsh, Dave; Swenson, John (Editors). The Rolling Stone Record Guide, 1st edition, Random House/Rolling Stone Press, 1979, p. 136.
- ^ a b Castleman, Harry; Podrazik, Walter J. (1977). All Together Now – The First Complete Beatles Discography 1961–1975 (Second ed.). New York: Ballantine Books. p. 114. ISBN 0-345-25680-8.