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Love's Lost Masterpiece: Black Beauty Finally Surfaces
13 Sep
Summary
- Recorded in 1973, 'Black Beauty' was unreleased for nearly four decades.
- The album showcases Arthur Lee's blues-rock foundation with crisp production.
- Despite setbacks, Lee sounded engaged and hopeful on the album.
Arthur Lee's "Black Beauty," a musical work recorded in 1973, has finally been released by High Moon Records, nearly four decades after its initial recording. The album's delayed arrival raises questions about how its earlier release might have impacted Love's career trajectory and Lee's legacy.
This collection highlights the potent blues-rock foundation of Love, enhanced by the crisp production of Paul Rothchild. Guitarist Melvan Whittington, bassist Robert Rozelle, and drummer Joe Blocker are featured, delivering a muscular performance that displays remarkable force and range.
While "Black Beauty" is a strong album, it is not another "Forever Changes." Nevertheless, considering the professional setbacks Arthur Lee faced prior to its recording, he sounds engaged and invigorated. The album captures a more hopeful outlook, as evidenced in lyrics like "there's gotta be something in this lonely world for me."
