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Like all of my cds, this is an Original CD, with original inserts (NO CD-Rs or bootlegs).....

The last non-sellout in a line of powerful, soulful, R&B-influenced rock singers from the sixties, Scott Morgan's enjoyed a lot of notoriety in the last couple of years, since the world of Rockdom at large belatedly discovered the joys of Sonic's Rendezvous Band. With all the attention focused on his work with the hard-rockin' Rendezvous (and his associations with Eurobrats like the Hellacopters and the Hydromatics), many listeners might be unaware of Scott's great strengths as a tonsil-tearing R&B belter and versatile songwriter. A great loss, but it's been hard to hear those sides of his work, as his solo albums on Revenge and Schoolkids are rarer than hen's teeth these days.

Now, with "Medium Rare," listeners can sample a tasty smorgasbord of Morgan rarities, spanning a whole spectrum of sounds from three decades of magnificent obscurity. As Real O Mind Records honcho Ginsberg prepared to send the cover artwork to the printers, Scott joined us at the Bar to give us a track-by-track rundown.


Geoff Ginsberg and Real O Mind Records had begun the process of better acquainting the world with the recorded works of the often underrated and under-appreciated former Rationals/Sonics Rendezvous and now Hydromatics guitarist / vocalist (and Detroit rock-n-roll elder statesman) Scott Morgan, with the "Take a Look" 7" single. This is continued to some degree in on the 14 tracks which make up "Medium Rare, 1970-2000" but also provides a wider view of this white/black soul rock-n-roller.

Opening the CD is the down and funky Al Green penned "Full of Fire" and some could easily mistake this for that stockstandard modern blues/funk by the likes of Kenny Wayne Shepherd, etc., but this track is saved with the rock-n-soul vocals from Morgan and the impressive lead guitar work, which crashes headlong into an abrupt end.

Another impressive track is "Rhythm Communication", which according to the meticulously prepared liner notes was recorded back in the early 80s and features an intro riff reminiscent of The Stooges 'We will Fall', followed by a "We gotta get outta this place" inspired bass guitar line and then combined with a funky backbeat, stylish female backing vocals and then breaks into some blues/funk boogie all with a very mainstream 80s-styled production sound.

Tracks four to six and track 10 are performed by The Rationals featuring Scott Morgan on vocals and lead guitar and provide some of the highlights of the CD.

"Hold on Baby" recalls the likes of Sam & Dave and Otis Redding, with fine lead vocals from Morgan, backing vocals from Steve Correll and Terry Trabandt (whom also contributes some solid but funky bass guitar), clever brass section arrangements and proves white guys can play soul/funk like the aforementioned legends of the genre.


"The Monkey Time" also features some top notch musicianship and another fine lead vocal on this amazing Curtis Mayfield-penned tune. Two marked departures follow with "Free Rock" (which features some heavy duty rhythm section work and scorching, seering lead guitar work) and "Pop Poppies" (which brings down the mood, volume and tempo with rhythm guitar work almost reminiscent of Radio Birdman's 'Man with Golden Helmet' and some spooky, garage/pyschedelia inspired lead guitar noodling).

Track 11 is "Cool Breeze" and might be known to fans of Sonics Rendezvous. This version wisely does not attempt to match the original's monstrous power, but still has appeal with some interesting use of harmonica. The final listed track "Satisfyin' Love" is probably the major surprise to fans of Scott Morgan through his time in Sonics Rendezvous - it's a Neil Young/Flying Burrito Brothers/Gram Parsons/Eagles- inspired easy-going country rock tune, complete with slick Fender Telecaster lead guitar work and Rolling Stones styled keyboards but still surprises with an almost folk rock inspired middle.

The final (unlisted) track 'Josie's Well' is a further excursion into acoustic music for Scott Morgan. As the song explores the topics of Scotland, whiskey and poetry and is performed with acoustic guitars
and cello.

Three of the tracks are recorded in the 1970s, two are recorded in the 1980s and the rest are recorded since the 90s, with "Satisfier" recorded in 2000. Eight of the 14 tracks are penned by Scott Morgan and demonstrate his abilities in writing an impressive variety of songs. The CD also features guest appearances from the likes of Robert Gillespie, Gary Rasmussen and Scott Asheton.

"Medium Rare, 1970-2000" provides an unique insight into the recorded music and songwriting of Scott Morgan and continually surprises with diversions into soul, funk, R 'n' B, heavy rock,
country rock and folk. -




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