Wishbone Ash-There´s The Rub (1974)

In 1974, the British band Wishbone Ash recorded their fifth studio album, "There's The Rub", a title taken from a literary quote by Shakesphere and referencing the Hipgnosis-designed cover of a cricket player about to throw a ball. This release marked the band's first lineup change, with guitarist Ted Turner leaving and being replaced by former Home guitarist Laurie Wisefield. Wisefield provided the necessary solidification after the previous, somewhat uninspired "Wishbone Four". Comprising six lengthy tracks, the album, featuring Andy Powell (guitars and vocals), Martin Turner (bass and vocals), Steve Upton (drums), and the aforementioned Laurie Wisefield, along with keyboardist Albhy Galuten, crafted a work brimming with the band's signature twin guitar interplay (undoubtedly their strongest feature), with a more conventional classic rock style and less conceptual depth compared to albums like "Argus". High-caliber tracks like the folk blues rock "Silver Shoes" demonstrate the potential of this album, while the epic mid-tempo "Persephone", the semi-folk ballad "Lady Jay", the consistent rock "Hometown" or the sparkling instrumental "F.U.B.B.", highlighted the quality of these veteran rockers and at the same time was the work that restored their great credibility after the predictable previous album.