Blind Faith [Original recording remastered]

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The short-lived classic-rock supergroup Blind Faith's sole album has aged remarkably well. In 1969, Blind Faith fused the psychedelic blues of Eric Clapton and the soulful vocals and keyboards of Steve Winwood with the polyrhythmic, Afrocentric leanings of drummer Ginger Baker. "Can't Find My Way Home" is one of the hippie era's most lyrically poignant, sonically subtle tunes. The record has a lot of surprises; "Presence of the Lord" is rousing and melancholy at the same time, while the way the bass and guitar double-team on the introductory melodic line to "Had to Cry Today" makes a hard-rock cliché fresh again. The 10-minute drum solo on "Do What You Like" is pretty good as 10-minute drum solos go. This 2000 reissue of the album omits the unreleased jams and mixes that fill the second disc of the deluxe reissue that appeared earlier in the year. --Mike McGonigal

Tracks:

Had To Cry Today
Can't Find My Way Home
Well All Right
Presence Of The Lord
Sea Of Joy
Do What You Like

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The short-lived classic-rock supergroup Blind Faith's sole album has aged remarkably well. In 1969, Blind Faith fused the psychedelic blues of Eric Clapton and the soulful vocals and keyboards of Steve Winwood with the polyrhythmic, Afrocentric leanings of drummer Ginger Baker. "Can't Find My Way Home" is one of the hippie era's most lyrically poignant, sonically subtle tunes. The record has a lot of surprises; "Presence of the Lord" is rousing and melancholy at the same time, while the way the bass and guitar double-team on the introductory melodic line to "Had to Cry Today" makes a hard-rock cliché fresh again. The 10-minute drum solo on "Do What You Like" is pretty good as 10-minute drum solos go. This 2000 reissue of the album omits the unreleased jams and mixes that fill the second disc of the deluxe reissue that appeared earlier in the year. --Mike McGonigal

Customer Reviews:

"Well All Right" please make sure you view the version with the 9 bonus tracks!.......2007-07-02

As the author of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent" I am often asked to write or talk about various 60's and 70's rock and roll recordings.

Although it was devastating that Cream had broken up, Two-thirds of the band Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker surfaced along with Steve Winwood and Ric Grech in Blind Faith. Although there would only be one album it has left its mark as a must own for any fan of blues-rock and Clapton or Winwood.

Please make sure you are viewing the 2CD version with the original LP and the nine bonus tracks (Including 1 CD of all Jams).

The deluxe issue has such intense bonus material that it had to be extended to a two CD set. "Can't Find My Way Back Home" and "Presence Of The Lord" have so much soul and emotion it could give a heart to the Tin Man.

There isn't a bad moment from the opening note to the final bonus track. Although you'll feel like a kid in a candy store and want to experience a bit of this and that, listen to the first six tracks on CD 1 straight through. This will enable you to experience the music the way it was in 1969 and in the best quality. After you are able to digest the brilliance of the album if you have any energy left go for the bonus tracks. Some may have had the pleasure of hearing "Sleeping In The Ground" previously. When you get to the Jams it will reaffirm why Clapton's output from the Yardbirds through Derek & The Dominos was nothing short of Herculean.

Be well always,
Craig Fenton
Author of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent"

just what I was looking for...............2007-05-17

this was perfect! I have wanted this cd for quite a while.
amazon is a great way to find that "old" cd.

Still groovy, after all these years..........2007-05-13

It was a superband that had it all, and it is a delight to tool down the highway to these tunes. Each song on this "album" is a gem.

Justice is Blind, Faith is Kind................2007-05-07

After groveling in the hovels of dark cafes and zoos after midnight, I finally emerged to the meditative mountain for a quick, few, inspirational visionary episodes. What meditative mountain you ask? I am a Seer- of course I have one. Anyway-through the haze- I was able to see many things concerning this album. And seeing isn't always good when you're asked to take them on Blind Faith alone. Regardless- it certainly is more pleasant reviewing this than having my locks changed in my castle (yes, again!). It's amazing what fans will do. Oh well.
I have to be honest here, you have to look at this album in context if you are to get anywhere. Yes, yes, I love it too. But honestly, is there anyone out there that really, sincerely believes that this is the best they could do? I certainly don't. I think this was meant as a side project only for Clapton and Winwood, in between groups or group obligations. Why isn't it the best? You only have to look closely at what came after - Winwood's "John Barleycorn Must Die", and Eric's "Layla". Now THOSE are highpoints my people. Blind Faith has many pleasurable moments here - and wonderful musicianship. But nothing really lifts you more than three inches off the ground.
Which is not to say that there aren't superb gems. The subtle, quiet yearning of Winwood with great acoustic guitars on "Can't Find My Way Home". Listen to the insistent snaking along of the beat and Winwood's soulful plea at the end. Wonderful. Too bad everything was not like this.
"Had to Cry Today" has an interesting riff to recommend it- and it flys off and returns to us time and time again. But the song itself labors along and the best part is the lead guitar interplay between Winwood and Clapton. I will say this- at least those two have some idea of where all this is going. But Ginger Baker and Rick Grech, although both extremely talented, are overshadowed.
Ironically, one of the few songs that show any real life here, "Well All Right" was not written by any of the group members but was a Buddy Holly tune. And Winwood share's his piano gifts with us here. Nice jam at the end Steve!
"Presence of the Lord" is a Clapton tune and a lumbering (or is it slumbering?) one at that. And one has to wonder if this was before, during, or after his heroin addiction? I would hate to think the Lord had anything to do with that! In fairness, the thing that saves this song is the middle break when the Lord allows Clapton the freedom of a lead. As a Seer I know that we must be grateful for small miracles in our lives.
But all is not lost because we are on "The Sea of Joy". I rather like this one. It has some life and could have been included on a Traffic album like "Low Spark". However, that being said, Mr. Winwood does himself (and us) no favors by writing this in a bad key for himself. I've always liked the sound of his vocals, but his voice is straining here to hit the notes. I am advising honey and no speaking for three days to get up to snuff. That Metamorpho-always willing to help.
We conclude with "Do What You Like", a long, floating, noodling of a song that gives everyone the spotlight leading up to the famed Ginger Baker drum solo. Well, after all, he wrote the song. I sort of like this jam though. They finally let Baker and Grech shine just when I was beginning to get worried....about the time the doorknob broke.
In conclusion, is this the best thing these musicians have ever done? The answer is no. Are there some fine and plausible musical substance that would make this a worthy find? Definitely. Anything Clapton and Winwood get involved with is definitely worth a look see. But a super-group? Well........almost.
Now it is time to get down from this mountain and get some insect spray. All I need are mosquito bites on my face. After all, I have a public to think of!

Slightly overcooked but far from done--as always-- Metamorpho

Keep the Faith alive.......2007-02-06

Blind Faith (1969) Blind Faith's first and only studio album.

After Clapton had failed to recruit ex-Traffic mastermind Steve Winwood into Cream quick enough, the power trio split. However, all was not lost. What formed from the ashes was a tiny taste of what Cream with the addition of Winwood might have sounded like. Along with God guitarist Clapton and keyboard monster Winwood was ex-Cream dummer Ginger Baker and ex-Family bassist Rick Grech, who left Family mid-tour to join the group. The end product was one of the greatest classic rock/psychedelic/jazz/folk albums ever released. It's a shame that this is all we get.

The album starts off with Winwood's "Had to Cry Today", a beautiful, wistful song headed by a killer guitar riff. This epic only leads into what is probably the group's best known song, another Winwood classic called "Can't Find My Way Home". The acoustic guitar along with Winwood's soft, haunting vocals make this one of the greatest classic rock songs ever conceived. It then moves on to a wondeful cover of "Well All Right", where the band really lets loose and does some neat jamming.

Next is my personal favorite from the album, and one of my all-time favorite songs; Clapton's "Presence of the Lord". The organ and bass line here are so amazing, and Clapton's fuzziness on the guitar only sucks you into an eternal dreamworld. This is an absolutely gorgeous song, and it's amazing that it's not more popular than it was. Next is another Winwood song, "Sea of Joy". This one also has a very memorable riff, and the chorus to the song is nothing short of great. The album rounds out with Ginger Baker's epic "Do What You Like", where he shows the world why he is one of its greatest drummers. Clapton and Grech also enjoy interesting solos on this song, too.

Overall, this band could have gone on to do amazing things, but while on tour, Clapton became more and more obsessed with the sounds of the Band and Delaney and Bonnie. He split at the end of the tour and went on to bigger and better things, while Winwood and Grech would join Baker in his "Air Force" (another incredible album), and later, for Winwood, a reunion with Traffic. If you are a fan of classic rock, of Cream, of Clapton or Winwood, do NOT miss out on this. It's a very moving and spiritual journey, and one of the finest recordings from that era.

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"Well Al Rright" go get this CD fast!
How I found my way home
Expanding the Faith
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Tracks:

Had To Cry Today
Can't Find My Way Home
Well All Right
Presence Of The Lord
Sea Of Joy
Do What You Like
Sleeping In The Ground (Previously Unreleased Mix)
Can't Find My Way Home (Electric Version) (Previously Unreleased Mix)
Acoustic Jam (Previously Unreleased)
Time Winds (Previously Unreleased)
Sleeping In The Ground (Slow Blues Version) (Previously Unreleased)

Tracks:

Jam No.1: Very Long & Good Jam (Previously Unreleased)
Jam No.2: Slow Jam #1 (Previously Unreleased)
Jam No.3: Change Of Address Jam (Previously Unreleased)
Jam No.4: Slow Jam #2 (Previously Unreleased)

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Short-lived classic-rock supergroup Blind Faith's sole album (1969) has aged remarkably well. Blind Faith fused the psychedelic blues of Eric Clapton and the soulful vocals and keyboards of Steve Winwood with the polyrhythmic, Afrocentric leanings of drummer Ginger Baker. "Can't Find My Way Home" is easily one of the hippie era's most lyrically poignant, sonically subtle tunes. The record has a lot of surprises; "Presence of the Lord" is rousing and melancholy at the same time, while the way the bass and guitar double-team on the introductory melodic line to "Had to Cry Today" makes a hard-rock cliché fresh again. The 10-minute drum solo on "Do What You Like" is pretty good as 10-minute drum solos go; Blind Faith is not a purchase for the jam-shy, especially in its present, bloated form, which adds almost an hour and a half of unreleased jams and mixes. And while surely there are levitational moments within the five 12-to-16-minute improv sections included here, the excess (and lack of great material; remember that this band was only together a few months) grows tiresome. One notable exception is the "Change of Address Jam," excerpts from which were pressed up as a record label change-of-address announcement back in the day. It's got a pleasant, near-swinging, Graham Bond/Booker T on Quaaludes vibe, with Winwood's keyboards rollicking nicely in a manner recalling his work on Electric Ladyland. The rest of disc two is for wank aficionados and completists only. --Mike McGonigal

Customer Reviews:

"Well Al Rright" go get this CD fast!.......2007-06-02

As the author of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent" I am often asked to write or talk about various 60's and 70's rock and roll recordings.

Although it was devastating that Cream had broken up, Two-thirds of the band Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker surfaced along with Steve Winwood and Ric Grech in Blind Faith. Although there would only be one album it has left its mark as a must own for any fan of blues-rock and Clapton or Winwood.

The deluxe issue has such intense bonus material that it had to be extended to a two CD set. "Can't Find My Way Back Home" and "Presence Of The Lord" have so much soul and emotion it could give a heart to the Tin Man.

There isn't a bad moment from the opening note to the final bonus track. Although you'll feel like a kid in a candy store and want to experience a bit of this and that, listen to the first six tracks on CD 1 straight through. This will enable you to experience the music the way it was in 1969 and in the best quality. After you are able to digest the brilliance of the album if you have any energy left go for the bonus tracks. Some may have had the pleasure of hearing "Sleeping In The Ground" previously. When you get to the Jams it will reaffirm why Clapton's output from the Yardbirds through Derek & The Dominos was nothing short of Herculean.

Be well always,
Craig Fenton
Author of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent"

How I found my way home.......2007-04-27

This album features Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker(fresh from Cream), Steve Winwood(fresh from Traffic) and Rick Grech(so fresh from Family that he bailed mid-tour to join). For me, my favorite Eric stuff has always been the Yardbirds, Cream and Blind Faith and for Steve Traffic and Blind Faith. So you're not going to be surprised when I tell you that this is a must have. Every song on the original album is wonderful and has never sounded better. Songs like Had To Cry Today, Can't Find My Way Home and Sea Of Joy sound unlike anything anyone else has ever done although the same could be said for everything on here. There seems to be a little debate over the bonus tracks and if they're worth the extra price. For me, yes. I love jammy stuff so this is right up my alley and the alternate versions are execellent and I just wish that there was more. I really do believe when it comes to something as classic as this you should really get the whole picture.

Expanding the Faith.......2007-02-07

Blind Faith Deluxe (2001) Blind Faith's first and only studio album with additional tracks.

If you're looking at buying this CD, you've probably already listened to the original cut. If you haven't, don't start here; check out the original Blind Faith CD, which only has the first six songs. This album is for fans and collectors only, due to it's dual disc setup and alternate takes/omitted tracks and a plethora of jam sessions.

The price on this CD is nearly twice that of the original, and many reviewers question whether or not the extra material is really worth the price. Well, it comes down to a number of things. First of all, if you're already an established fan of Blind Faith and haven't gotten around to picking up a CD version yet, go ahead with this one. Yes, it's a bit pricy, and I can't guarantee that you'll like the extra material, but you'll at least get what you like. May seem like a bit of a let down, but all the extra tracks on the first disc are excellent; it's the jam sessions that most listeners have a problem with.

If you already own the original album on CD, it's pretty much your call on whether or not you get this one. As I've said before, the extra tracks are worth listening to. In fact, the alternate take of "Can't Find My Way Home" is very cool, with a great beat by Ginger Baker. The jam sessions on the second disc are very interesting. Most breach the ten minute mark, and can, to some, seem boring. However, the improvisation is so breathtaking that it's really hard to consider them boring. If you're a Clapton fan, you won't be disappointed.

In the end, the deluxe version is a triumph. I do put my recommendation on buying it, because this is all the possible material that you can own by this band. But as I said, if you are new, you may want to start with the original album. Either way, there's no denying the pure genius that this band supported.

Blind Faith WOW!.......2007-01-10

This is a real blast from the past. I am really glad I added this to my collection. It was very nice to listen to. I did think some of the jams on the second (special) CD were a little long and repetitive but it was good on a long trip.

High Definition.......2006-06-22

This is the only way to hear Blind Faith. The much finer seperation of vocals and instruments renders these discs indispensible to any respectable collection of psychedelic rock. Anyone who has enjoyed this classic collection of rock and roll's finest over the decades will instantly recognize new aural sensations on virtually every track. Let me offer a couple observations as examples: 1) On 'Well, Alright' the lyrics are much more discernible, and the piano runs seem to feature twice the notes than could be distinguished on the previous releases; 2) During the sound FX segment at the end of 'Do What You Like', what sounds like an impression of Edward G. Robinson saying, "Yeah... Yeah..." in his distinctive tongue becomes readily listenable. It's experiences like this that make the disc seem almost new again.

In addition to the tangible sound quality gains, we have bonus tracks and a bonus disc. There is nothing invaluable here, but there is nothing you wouldn't want to hear, at least once. Among the bonus tracks, the highlight would have to be the electric version of 'Can't Find My Way Home'. Although the more delicate acoustic version remains superior, as an alternate take this version is like acquiring an addition to the original vinyl... it's that different. While the other bonus tracks are interesting, they really don't fit in with the psychedelic-rock feel of the original 'Blind Faith'. Two versions of the Sam Myers blues track, 'Sleeping In the Ground' bookend the bonus selections. I prefer the first, but the second, "slow blues version" features some inspired pickin' from the blues man himself, Eric Clapton. 'Time Winds' is a pop instrumental, featuring fine iterplay between Clapton's lead guitar and Steve Winwood's organ. 'Acoustic Jam', all 15:50 of it, is the only jam track to feature the full Blind Faith line-up. It's slow-paced jazz-fusion featuring acoustic guitar and piano leads. As with all the jam tracks, there is nothing extrordinary here except who the performers are, and when they were performing.

The bonus disc offers four expendable jam tracks, reminicent of the jam disc George Harrison offered in the 'All Things Must Pass' box set. Although the first jam is titled 'Very Long and Good Jam', there is only one jam that is shorter. It is probably the most coherant of the jams, starting out tame but gradually building intensity. 'Slow Jam #1 is next. It opens with about four minutes of fine guitar from Clapton, then goes through a couple breakdowns and rebuilds of the basic theme. 'Change of Address Jam' brings Winwood's organ to the fore, while Clapton plays the same riff over and over for what seems like an eternity. 'Slow Jam #2' is the longest and weakest jam, returning to the semi-jazz formula of 'Acoustic Jam', and featuring an undistinguished one-minute drum solo from Ginger Baker. Blind Faith bassist Rich Grech is not featured on the bonus disc.

This Deluxe Edition of Blind Faith comes nicely packaged and illustrated. There are numerous photographs from the sessions offered, along with detailed information on the tracks themselves, and informative liner notes courtesy of John McDermott. The digipak syling is enveloped in a plastic slipcase, which seems to address the controversial cover image of the nude girl with a strategically placed white 'veil'! I guess we're not as liberal as we use to be! All in all, a worthy purchase, most notably for the improved, remastered sound. Anything and everything else was bound to be icing on the cake, and it is.

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"Well All Right" please make sure you view the version with the 9 bonus tracks!,
a near perfect album
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Tracks:

Had To Cry Today
Can't Find My Way Home
Well All Right
Presence Of The Lord
Sea Of Joy
Do What You Like

Customer Reviews:

"Well All Right" please make sure you view the version with the 9 bonus tracks!,.......2007-07-02

a near perfect album.......2007-05-19

Soulful, emotional vocal melodies along with soothing and powerful guitar playing makes Blind Faith's one and only album truly deserving of your CD library.

Keep the Faith alive.......2007-02-06

Blind Faith (1969) Blind Faith's first and only studio album.

After Clapton had failed to recruit ex-Traffic mastermind Steve Winwood into Cream quick enough, the power trio split. However, all was not lost. What formed from the ashes was a tiny taste of what Cream with the addition of Winwood might have sounded like. Along with God guitarist Clapton and keyboard monster Winwood was ex-Cream dummer Ginger Baker and ex-Family bassist Rick Grech, who left Family mid-tour to join the group. The end product was one of the greatest classic rock/psychedelic/jazz/folk albums ever released. It's a shame that this is all we get. NOTE: The only difference between this album and the other with the picture of the band is just that, the cover art. This cover art was the original concept, but quickly became controversial.

The album starts off with Winwood's "Had to Cry Today", a beautiful, wistful song headed by a killer guitar riff. This epic only leads into what is probably the group's best known song, another Winwood classic called "Can't Find My Way Home". The acoustic guitar along with Winwood's soft, haunting vocals make this one of the greatest classic rock songs ever conceived. It then moves on to a wondeful cover of "Well All Right", where the band really lets loose and does some neat jamming.

Next is my personal favorite from the album, and one of my all-time favorite songs; Clapton's "Presence of the Lord". The organ and bass line here are so amazing, and Clapton's fuzziness on the guitar only sucks you into an eternal dreamworld. This is an absolutely gorgeous song, and it's amazing that it's not more popular than it was. Next is another Winwood song, "Sea of Joy". This one also has a very memorable riff, and the chorus to the song is nothing short of great. The album rounds out with Ginger Baker's epic "Do What You Like", where he shows the world why he is one of its greatest drummers. Clapton and Grech also enjoy interesting solos on this song, too.

Overall, this band could have gone on to do amazing things, but while on tour, Clapton became more and more obsessed with the sounds of the Band and Delaney and Bonnie. He split at the end of the tour and went on to bigger and better things, while Winwood and Grech would join Baker in his "Air Force" (another incredible album), and later, for Winwood, a reunion with Traffic. If you are a fan of classic rock, of Cream, of Clapton or Winwood, do NOT miss out on this. It's a very moving and spiritual journey, and one of the finest recordings from that era.

The Bonus Tracks Question.......2006-02-17

For the reviewer who asked about the "bonus tacks" titled Exchange And Mart and Spending All My Days, these tracks were actually demos for a Rick Grech solo album that was never released. They were included on an official release of Blind Faith (1986?), but you are right, they are not actually Blind Faith numbers.

Great But Short Album in Any Form, Including A Distinctly Different Version From Those Currently Offered On Amazon.......2005-08-11

Like many a "baby boomer" I too am still a fan of Cream, Blind Faith and other Nineteen Sixties "Classic" rock bands. In addition to the rock music styles of the `60's and intervening years, I also love many of the current styles of Alternative and Metal. Blind Faith was one of the excellent bands and albums to close out the decade. The other reviewers here have done a great job of pointing out the main points about the Blind Faith album. I agree with pretty much everything they say, but I would like to clear up a few slight errors, omissions, or misconceptions.

First, the original vinyl LP released in August 1969 came with either of two different covers in the USA. ATCO SD 33-304A had the infamous "Nude Girl with Airplane" cover, and ATCO SD 33-304B had the "Band Picture" cover (Note: Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker posing with the "incorrect" instruments.) At the time I did not know I had purchased the "clean" version. I did not even find out about the "naughty" jacket until I got curious about the "B" in the catalog number. Later, for many years the "Nude Girl" cover seems to have became only common on import pressings of the album (different catalog numbers as well). The retailers had indicated to Atlantic Records that they would not stock the album with the nude cover so a second cover was put out. This situation is similar to the US vs foreign releases of the Jimi Hendrix Experience album "Electric Ladyland."

Second, Rick Grech (Bass, Violin) had been a member of Family, Steve Winwood (Piano, Organ, Vocals) came from Traffic, and both Eric Clapton (Guitar) & Ginger Baker (Drums) were from Cream.

Third, In addition to the two basic versions of the Blind Faith (1990) Polydor 825 094 CD featured here on Amazon, I know of a third. There is the standard six-track version on one CD that is exactly like the original LP. I agree, if it were not for the oddball long Ginger Baker piece "Do What You Like," the album even on vinyl, let alone CD would have been an EP. Then there is the 2CD "Deluxe Edition" (2001) Polydor 314 549 529-2 with 5 extra tracks on the first disk and four long Jams on the second disk, also available from Amazon. This two disk CD set pretty much covers the recorded output of Blind Faith. There is a (probable bootleg) 2 CD set of Blind Faith alternate takes called "Rehearsals," but I do not have it or know the contents. But I came across a third CD version of Blind Faith on RSO Records from West Germany. This import version of Blind Faith (1986) RSO (W. Germany) 825 094-2 includes two extra tracks not found on the 2 CD Polydor set. It has songs called "Exchange and Mart" and "Spending All My Days." Personally I am not sure these are truly Blind Faith songs. They just don't sound right, especially the guitar and drums. They sound more like Rick Grech and Steve Winwood demos. Specifically, I think what I hear is Rick playing Bass & Violin, and Steve playing everything else, Keyboards, Guitar, Drums. Yes, multitracked and overdubbed, but with out Eric or Ginger. Also the late listed recording date of October 1969 makes me suspicious. The known recording dates otherwise for Blind Faith were from February 20 to June 28, 1969. The band broke up in November. If anyone out there knows any more about these or other "extra" Blind Faith songs, please let the rest of us know.

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"Well All Right" please make sure you view the version with the 9 bonus tracks!,.......2007-07-02

a near perfect album.......2007-05-19

Soulful, emotional vocal melodies along with soothing and powerful guitar playing makes Blind Faith's one and only album truly deserving of your CD library.

Keep the Faith alive.......2007-02-06

Blind Faith (1969) Blind Faith's first and only studio album.

After Clapton had failed to recruit ex-Traffic mastermind Steve Winwood into Cream quick enough, the power trio split. However, all was not lost. What formed from the ashes was a tiny taste of what Cream with the addition of Winwood might have sounded like. Along with God guitarist Clapton and keyboard monster Winwood was ex-Cream dummer Ginger Baker and ex-Family bassist Rick Grech, who left Family mid-tour to join the group. The end product was one of the greatest classic rock/psychedelic/jazz/folk albums ever released. It's a shame that this is all we get. NOTE: The only difference between this album and the other with the picture of the band is just that, the cover art. This cover art was the original concept, but quickly became controversial.

The album starts off with Winwood's "Had to Cry Today", a beautiful, wistful song headed by a killer guitar riff. This epic only leads into what is probably the group's best known song, another Winwood classic called "Can't Find My Way Home". The acoustic guitar along with Winwood's soft, haunting vocals make this one of the greatest classic rock songs ever conceived. It then moves on to a wondeful cover of "Well All Right", where the band really lets loose and does some neat jamming.

Next is my personal favorite from the album, and one of my all-time favorite songs; Clapton's "Presence of the Lord". The organ and bass line here are so amazing, and Clapton's fuzziness on the guitar only sucks you into an eternal dreamworld. This is an absolutely gorgeous song, and it's amazing that it's not more popular than it was. Next is another Winwood song, "Sea of Joy". This one also has a very memorable riff, and the chorus to the song is nothing short of great. The album rounds out with Ginger Baker's epic "Do What You Like", where he shows the world why he is one of its greatest drummers. Clapton and Grech also enjoy interesting solos on this song, too.

Overall, this band could have gone on to do amazing things, but while on tour, Clapton became more and more obsessed with the sounds of the Band and Delaney and Bonnie. He split at the end of the tour and went on to bigger and better things, while Winwood and Grech would join Baker in his "Air Force" (another incredible album), and later, for Winwood, a reunion with Traffic. If you are a fan of classic rock, of Cream, of Clapton or Winwood, do NOT miss out on this. It's a very moving and spiritual journey, and one of the finest recordings from that era.

The Bonus Tracks Question.......2006-02-17

Great But Short Album in Any Form, Including A Distinctly Different Version From Those Currently Offered On Amazon.......2005-08-11

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Great one-shot album from the short-lived supergroup
The remastered first and last album by Blind Faith

Blind Faith
Blind Faith
Manufacturer: Umvd Import
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005R0VI
Release Date: 2007-05-07

Tracks:

Had to Cry Today
Can't Find My Way Home
Well...All Right
Presence of the Lord
Sea of Joy
Do What You Like

Album Description

Japanese remastered reissue of 1969 album, packaged in a limited edition miniature LP sleeve.

Album Details

Digitally Remastered Japanese Limited Edition in an LP-STYLE Slipcase.

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Great one-shot album from the short-lived supergroup.......2004-12-18

Blind Faith (1969.) Blind Faith's first and only album.

In 1969, the unthinkable happened - Cream, one of classic rock's true superpowers, had disbanded. At the same time this happened, Steve Winwood was becoming increasingly frustrated. He was a member of Traffic, another one of the great rock bands of the day. Continually, he was clashing with the band's other musical genius, Dave Mason. Winwood finally left Traffic (he'd eventually return), and joined forces with the former Cream personalities, Ginger Baker and Eric Clapton. What formed was another classic rock supergroup - Blind Faith. Unfortunately, the group's days together were very short lived - they only survived to released a single album. How does the lone album measure up? Read on and find out!

When I had heard that Winwood, Clapton, and Baker had joined together to create a new group, I had a feeling that they would be a great one. Once I listened to the album, I quickly discovered that I was right. The first two tracks on the album, Had To Cry Today and Can't Find My Way Home, have become two of the most popular classic rock songs of all time - and with good reason. Next up is Well All Right, which is a cover of an old Buddy Holly tune. Because Holly had a pop music style all his own, I had doubts that the song could be covered - but once again, the band delighted me. Although they changed the style of the song somewhat, their cover of it is ultimately satisfying. And who could forget about Clapton's Presence Of The Lord? This song is famous for being one of the earliest songs that Clapton wrote on his own - and it is just an incredible composition. It's no surprise that this song has appeared on many a Clapton hits compilation. The most overlooked song on the album would have to be Sea Of Joy, and it's yet another incredible track. Finishing things off is the lengthy jam, Do What You Like. Much like on the Cream song Toad, Ginger Baker shells out one of his classic, lengthy drum solos. Baker is one of the greatest percussionists in rock and roll history, and he makes it known on this track. In the end, this is a VERY satisfying album.

To date (as of September 10, 2004), there are two main versions of this album available - the standard version and the deluxe version. The standard version of the album is the album as it was, with no bonus tracks or anything - but it deleted the infamous "original" cover, which featured a topless woman. The deluxe version restores the original cover artwork and adds a ton of bonus tracks - in addition to bonuses on the main album disc, there is a whole extra disc of lengthy jam sessions! This sounds like the obvious version to buy, but there's a catch - the price that is charged for the deluxe version is outrageous - MORE THAN DOUBLE the price charged for the regular version. Whatever version you decide to get is entirely up to you.

There's really not much more I can say. Blind Faith didn't last long, but their lone 1969 effort is one of classic rock and roll's forgotten masterpieces. Why do all these really good bands never last that long? I guess we'll never know. If you're a fan of Clapton or Winwood, or just a fan of classic rock in general, this album is a must buy.

The remastered first and last album by Blind Faith.......2004-01-28

It is hard not to look back at the line-up of this short-lived 1969 supergroup and think about what might have been: Eric Clapton on guitar and vocals; Steve Winwood on organ, bass, guitar, piano, keyboards, vocals; and Ginger Baker on percussion and drums. Certainly Blind Faith had the potential to be more than a Cream substitute with Winwood replacing Jack Bruce, because Clapton and Winwood were headed in a different musical direction from either Cream or Traffic. Besides, Clapton and Windwood had decided to team up and Baker was eager to sign on as the drummer when he sat in on their sessions. Of course you can look backwards and see Cream's soulful blues mixed with the emphasis on riffs and the longer song lengths of Traffic, but the result is still rather unique. Just compare it to the rest of what Clapton and Windwood have done, and this 1969 album still stands out as something decidedly different.

"Blind Faith" is not a great album, but it has some great songs including Clapton's one contribution, "Presence of the Lord," his most personal song until "Tears in Heaven," and Winwood's acoustic duet with Clapton on "Can't Find My Way Home." You would do well to pay attention to the lyrics on both of these songs, which you are required to have in your music library of Sixties music. "Had to Cry Today" and "Sea of Joy" are pretty good, but the album would have been better without the uninspired cover of Buddy Holly's "Well All Right" and Ginger Baker's self-indulgent "Do What You Like." Certainly the group could have come up with something better, but Clapton ended up Delaney and Bonnie before going solo after Blind Faith's one attempt at touring, and that was it for Blind Faith. The blame, such as it is, would fall on Clapton, who was clearly in personal turmoil and who retreated to the relative obscurity of playing with Delaney and Bonnie rather than fronting another bad. This album reached #1 on the Billboard Pop charts and I like to believe that it had something to do with the music, but I remember how often we checked out the album cover on this one at the record stores so Bob Seidemann's provocative cover design comes into play as well.

Blind Faith
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Rockin'

Blind Faith
Legend Seven
Manufacturer: Word
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000288S4

Tracks:

Refuge
Burning Desire
Blind Faith
Calm (After the Storm)
Call on Me
Shoot Straight Johnny
Hold Out
First Love
Soul Surrender
Be Still

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Rockin'.......2006-03-18

This album rocks! Legend Seven uses heart-gripping words and bangin' music to describe their faith and experiences. If you love hard core rock and sincere lyrics this cd is especially for you.

Blind faith is a jazzy-rock combination that boasts of having confidence where you don't have to see what you're looking for to believe it's there. This song is pretty wild combining swing-like jazz and loud rock to make music where straight up rockers, punkers, and jazz/r&b fans can get out of their seats and bust a move for their faith.

Shoot straight Johnny is the story about a bad boy who once was wanted, has been converted, and mysteriously changed. It's a loud, wild song encouraging the guy to keep up the faith. Saddle up, put on yer cowboy hat and git ready to ride...

Be Still and First Love are the most beautiful songs on this cd. Be still is a reminder that God will speak and He will always be there for you no matter what happens. This song has awesome lyrics (it's kind of like those ZoeGirl and OOE songs that have mountains falling, and stars colliding, it's pretty intense).
First Love moved me to tears. It's so sweet. Deep, penetrating words and the singer's powerful voice describe how God tenderly touches the human heart and how faithful He is. The music is equally touching: the piano brings in a mix of class and raw emotion.

After getting used to the crazy rock by tuning into the cool lyrics, I enjoyed this album very much. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to hear some geniune oldschool christian rock.

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Quality synthpop

The Charming Factor
Blind Faith and Envy
Manufacturer: Nilaihah Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 2004-04-20

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Blind Faith and Envy is a stunning female-fronted Electronic Pop band with infectious hooks and catchy melodies reminiscent of Depeche Mode, but retaining a unique style all their own. Add hints of modern day Erasure and Tori Amos to see why this album shines above the rest! Includes club remixes by Neuroactive, Blank, and Null Device. ---Watch out, this debut will grab you and take hold!

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Quality synthpop.......2005-09-09

I don't understand why this album has been almost completely ignored. It was released last April, and not a single review until now? Anyway, I heard a couple of the tracks totally by accident on Rhapsody at a friend's party. I was impressed, so I checked it out further.

I'm a big fan of electronic music, whether it's goth-industrial, darkwave, ambient, or synthpop, and this is some of the best synthpop I've heard in a long time. Think newer Apoptygma Berzerk with a female singer, or perhaps a poppier version of Lacuna Coil. The production quality is top-notch and Charlene is an impressive singer. Most of the songs are very catchy with great hooks that stay in your head for days. My favorites are "Golden Glass" (probably the darkest song on here), "Something Different" (quirky with big hooks), "Slightest Wave" (so poppy it boarders on cheesy, but so catchy so can't help but like it), "Shout" (a Depeche Mode cover), and "She's Left in Silence" (a really beautiful song).

I recommend you check this one out.

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Laid Back AOR

Blind Faith
Walk on Fire
Manufacturer: Uni
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00008FYEG
Release Date: 1989-09-12

Tracks:

Blind Faith
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Crime of Loving You
Tell It Like It Is
Caledonia
Hearts of Gold
Hands of Time
Hungry for Heaven
Miracle of Life
Close My Eyes

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Laid Back AOR.......2006-05-30

Walk on Fire released Blind Faith in 1990. Blind Faith is a pure AOR album from start to finish. Leaning more towards pop than rock, Walk on Fire's music recalls some of the lighter elements of Survivor, Alias, Loverboy, and perhaps even Jon Butcher. This is the kind of music you'd expect to hear on just about every 80's movie soundtrack.

Despite the fact that it doesn't really rock, I enjoy this album quite a bit. It's laid back and puts me in an 80's frame of mind. AOR fans should try this album, especially since it is so inexpensive. If you like your music on the heavier side, you'll probably want to skip this one.

Blind Faith was Walk on Fire's only album, since soon after its release the musical landscape became quite unfriendly towards this type of music.

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