East-West

Amazon.co.uk If the Butterfield Blues Band's groundbreaking debut earned the respect of the group's elder influences, this one won over (and guided) the blues boys' psychedelic peers. Highlighted by the 13-minute-plus title track (an Eastern-influenced jam cowritten by guitarist Mike Bloomfield), East-West stretches the boundaries of the blues. It would prod many lesser groups to explore, with generally dreary results, interminable free-flight explorations. But while East-West and a cover of jazzman Cannonball Adderly's "Work Song" ventured in new directions, Paul Butterfield and company remained rooted in solid Chicago blues. East West presents the best of both worlds. --Steve Stolder Product Description Tracks 1.Walkin' Blues2.Get Out Of My Life, Woman3.I Got A Mind To Give Up Living4.All These Blues5.Work Song6.Mary, Mary7.Two Trains Running8.Never Say No9.East-West