Hogwash (album)
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| Hogwash | ||||
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| Released | October 1972 | |||
| Recorded | September – October 1972 | |||
| Studios | Advision Studios, London | |||
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| Length | 39:04 | |||
| Labels | United Artists, BGO | |||
| Producer | Tony McPhee | |||
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Hogwash is an album recorded by The Groundhogs, originally released by United Artists Records in 1972, catalogue number UAG 29419.[2][3] The most recent CD reissue is that of 2008 by BGO Records, catalogue number BGOCD787.
Music
[edit]The sound of Hogwash has been classified as progressive rock,[1] and it draws from elements of psychedelic music, space rock and blues.[1]
Tony McPhee was one of the earliest rock guitarists to experiment with guitar-controlled synthesis and Oberheim/Maestro ring modulators. On this album he used a Hagström guitar synthesizer, a simple controller for an ARP 2600 to create unusual guitar sounds.
The album closes with a tribute to John Lee Hooker.
Track listing
[edit]All tracks composed by Tony McPhee
- "I Love Miss Ogyny" – 5:20
- "You Had a Lesson" – 5:45
- "The Ringmaster" – 1:25
- "3744 James Road" – 7:15
- "Sad is the Hunter" – 5:15
- "S'One Song" – 3:40
- "Earth Shanty" – 6:50
- "Mr Hooker, Sir John" – 3:34
Personnel
[edit]- Tony McPhee – guitars, guitar synth, keyboards, vocals
- Peter Cruikshank – bass
- Clive Brooks – drums
- Martin Rushent – engineer