Riding on the Crest of a Slump

Digitally re-mastered edition of this 1972 album from the British rockers. Formed in December 1971, the band was the brainchild of former Love Affair vocalist Steve Ellis. Teaming up with celebrated keyboard player Zoot Money, the band took a harder Rock direction with Jazz overtones. The line-up of the band was completed with the addition of guitarist Andy Gee, drummer Dave Lutton and bass player Jim Leverton. Championed by former Jimi Hendrix drummer Mitch Mitchell, the band secured a contract with Epic Records in 1972 and recorded their debut album the same year. Produced by another well-known admirer, Roger Daltrey, RIDER ON THE CREST OF a SLUMP was an impressive album and contained many fine tracks including the classic 'El Doomo', the fine 'Angela' and 'Your Game'. This edition has been re-mastered from the original Epic master tapes and features a booklet that restores the original album artwork and includes a new essay.

Personnel:
Steve Ellis - vocals
Andy Gee - guitar
Dave Lutton - drums
Jim Leverton - bass
Zoot Money - keyboards, vocals
------------------------------------
Guests:
Colin Allen - percussion
Maggie Bell - vocals
Mick Weaver - keyboards
Gary Farr - harmonica

Produced by Roger Daltrey


Steve Ellis: "'Riding On The Crest Of A Slump' was produced by the Who's Roger Daltrey. He's a good lad. I lived next door to him near Heathfield, Sussex in a spare cottage of his for three years to get out of London. I got people like Maggie Bell from Stone The Crows, Mike Patto and Roger Chapman and we'd rehearse there. I think Roger regretted it, because we made a lot of bloody noise. He was moaning. He done a good job, though. We had Glyn Johns come in, the Stones' producer. Say what you like, mate! The whole album had a good feel."