Three Man Army-A Third Of A Lifetime (1971)

Three Man Army was a powerful British hard rock trio who released three albums in the early 1970s. The band consisted of brothers Adrian Gurvitz (guitars, keyboards, and vocals) and Paul Gurvitz (bass and vocals), both former members of the band Gun. Their debut album, "A Third of a Lifetime", was released on Pegasus Records. This early work was a potent exercise in vigorous hard rock in the purest Cream style, featuring exuberant guitars and melodic vocals. For this debut, they were joined by drummers Buddy Miles and Tom Kellie. "A Third of a Lifetime" featured standout instrumentals such as "Nice One", "Three Man Army", "Agent Man", and "See What I Took", as well as the epic "Together" and the powerful "Another Day" and "Butler Queen". Some of these tracks even hinted at progressive rock sounds, demonstrating the musical versatility of the two brothers. The following year saw the release of "Mahesha", for which they hired drummer Tony Newman. This album showcased a more melodic approach than its predecessor. With "Two", released two years later, the band's run came to an end due to the album's limited success, despite containing standout tracks like the melodic "Today" and "Space Is The Place", and the powerful rock anthems "In My Eyes", "Polecat Woman", and "Flying". Following this, the two brothers formed Baker Gurvitz Army with former Cream drummer Ginger Baker, releasing three highly acclaimed albums: "Baker Gurvitz Army" (1974), "Elysian Encounter" (1975), and "Hearts of Fire" (1976).