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Showing posts with label Peter Frampton. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Peter Frampton. Show all posts

Friday, August 29, 2025

Peter Frampton-Frampton Comes Alive! II (1995)

Nineteen years after the multi-platinum "Frampton Comes Alive!" (1976), Peter Frampton released his second live album, a clear sequel to that historic event, and, fittingly, titled "Frampton Comes Alive II". In those nearly 20 years, Peter Frampton had released seven albums, from the successful "I'm In You" to his latest release, "Peter Frampton", which came out a year before this live album. Recorded almost entirely at the Fillmore in San Francisco, Frampton was joined by his longtime collaborator Bob Mayo on keyboards and vocals, as well as John Regan on bass and J.R. Robinson on drums. For the setlist, the blond guitarist opted to steer clear of the original album's greatest hits, including only material from his later albums. However, a subsequent reissue did include several tracks such as "Show Me The Way", "Lines On My Face", and "Do You Feel Like We Do". While it's true that his music has shifted towards a melodic rock and soft rock style, losing the raw power of the 70s sound, the spirit of that era remains very much alive thanks to his obvious skill with the six strings and his muscular, melodic style. Tracks as captivating as "Day in the Sun", "Most of All", "Hang On To a Dream", and "Can't Take That Away", clearly demonstrate that "Frampton Comes Alive II" is a sequel almost as entertaining as its original work, showcasing the great abilities of this legendary guitarist upon which he built a solid and successful career.

Sunday, August 20, 2023

Peter Frampton-Frampton Forgets The Words (2021)

With his eighteenth album, the legendary Peter Frampton paid tribute to some of his favorite artists by releasing a completely instrumental covers album. Ten tracks in which the multifaceted guitarist even ventures into contemporary artists like Alison Krauss and Lenny Kravitz, as well as soul and funk classics such as Sly Stone, Marvin Gaye, and Stevie Wonder, and rock icons like Roxy Music, David Bowie, and George Harrison. Alongside bassist Glenn Worf, rhythm guitarist Adam Lester, percussionist Dan Wojciechowski, and keyboardist Rob Arthur, Peter Frampton explores unexpected sonic territories, shining in each one and contributing his unique and personal touch on the six strings. From refined versions like "Avalon", to the atmospheric sounds of "Loving The Alien", the jazzy fusion tone of "If You Want Me To Stay", the intense melody of "Reckoner", charming ballads like "Maybe" or the furious rock of "Are You Gonna Go My Way", Peter Frampton makes clear his wit and talent with the guitar.

Friday, May 29, 2020

Peter Frampton-Comes Alive (1976)

In 1971 Frampton left the Humble Pie to start his own solo career publishing a series of good works such as "Wind of Change" (72), "Frampton's Camel" (73) and "Somethin's Happening" (74).
Just a year before releasing his amazing "Comes Alive", he had shyly entered the charts thanks to his album "Frampton" (75).
"Comes Alive" was recorded at the San Francisco Winterland Ballroom and collected a summary of his five previous albums, and was the culmination of a grueling tour that kept him throughout the United States for almost a year.
A spectacular sound, in which the Frampton technique stood out with avant-garde effects such as the famous Talk Box, the true hallmark of this album, very well chosen songs, from “Baby I Love Your Way”, “Do You Feel Like We Do”, His version of “Jumpin´Jack Flash” by the Rolling Stones or especially the famous “Show Me The Way” as well as a luxury production decisively influenced the unexpected and spectacular success that this album had
The double album would establish a record by selling 16 million copies and staying 10 weeks at number 1 and 55 weeks on the list, being the first double live album in history to achieve such a sales success.