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Wind of Change

Peter Frampton

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Album Review

Peter Frampton's solo debut after leaving Humble Pie (as they stood on the brink of stardom) spotlights Frampton's well-crafted, though lyrically lightweight, songwriting and his fine guitar playing. The songs on Wind of Change are built primarily around acoustic guitar foundations, but "It's a Plain Shame" and "All I Want to Be (Is by Your Side)" sound like they could have been lifted off Humble Pie's Rock On. The sound is crisp, the melodies catchy, and Frampton's distinctive, elliptical Gibson Les Paul guitar leads soar throughout. A comparison between this album and Humble Pie's post-Frampton turn to generic boogie-rock shows why Frampton left that group. Although Humble Pie's Smokin' was much more successful, hitting the Top Ten in the spring of 1972, Wind of Change was far superior musically. With its mix of ballads and upbeat numbers with just enough of a rock edge, Wind of Change showed Frampton at his creative peak. The band here includes Ringo Starr, Billy Preston, and Klaus Voorman.

Customer Reviews

A desert island disc

Back in my college days writing for the campus newspaper I named this the LP of the year in 1972. It's an unknown classic. Skip Frampton Comes Alive. The trio albums of Wind of Change, Frampton's Camel and Frampton showcase his brilliant guitar work and sparce, clean arangements. In this era of one hit I-tunes, these well crafted LP's stand the test of time.

One of the best albums you've never heard!

For those who thought Peter Frampton's career began with Frampton Comes Alive and ended with the ill-advised Sgt. Pepper film role, you're missing out on the four stellar studio albums that supported his history-making 1976 double live release. Wind of Change is the debut of those four albums, and is certainly some of his finest work. Found here are the roots of Frampton’s emergence as one of rock music’s most well-rounded guitar, vocal, and songwriting craftsmen. Listen to the sweet, lilting vocals on Hard, the distinctive, lyrical acoustic guitar on the title track, and the fuzztone electric guitar punch on the Rolling Stones nod, Jumping jack Flash. And if there is a better ballad for a rainy, mid-autumn day than Oh For Another Day, I’ve not heard it. While Peter Frampton is still an innovator in the studio and continues to be one of the best live acts running, you owe it yourself to explore all four of his earliest solo works, beginning with Wind of Change.

Honest - This a true gem

In our super-charged & over-cool world, it is easy to judge harshly and for all the wrong reasons. That being said, Peter Frampton was considered hip & mildly obscure around the time of this album's creation. And this LP showcases great song-writing & great guitar work. And the ballads are not at all soppy. In fact, they are beautiful. The rockier tracks are from the nascent days of what eventually got to be called "hard rock" - power with a strong sense of melody and great guitar based arrangements. This is a gem and don't let his later career mis-steps colour your ability to listen to this great Lp with open ears. Enuf said.

Biography

Born: April 22, 1950 in Beckenham, England

Genre: Rock

Years Active: '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s, '00s, '10s

Peter Frampton was one of the biggest arena rock stars of the '70s, making his name largely on the double-LP concert set Frampton Comes Alive! Frampton was one of several '70s rock artists (Kiss, Cheap Trick, etc.) to break through to a wide audience with a live album; much like the others, he'd recorded several previous albums and built a following through extensive touring, in the process honing an exciting concert presence. That helped Frampton Comes Alive! become the best-selling live album of...
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