Blind
Faith
is a short-lived super group that included Eric
Clapton and Ginger Baker from Cream, Steve Winwood from Traffic, and
Rich Grech from Family. They released one album, performed some
concerts in England, completed one major United States tour, and
then disbanded.
This
album has several outstanding tracks showing great promise. If you
think of Blind Faith as an extension of Cream, Steve Winwood greatly
improved the vocals and his keyboards added needed color and sustain
to complement Eric Clapton’s soloing, and a solid rhythm section.
The songwriting held promise and they incorporated acoustic guitar
to songs like their classic “Can’t Find My Way Home.”
While
the album has some great songs there are just as many average
moments. Nonetheless, it is all Blind Faith left behind.
Blind
Faith Deluxe Edition
is strictly for hard-core fans that includes some alterative
tracks, unreleased songs, and five jams that range from 12:00 to
16:06 minutes. From a casual listen, the bonus material is only ok. Disc one's alternative version of "Can't Find My
Way Home" is good with Clapton and Winwood both on electric
guitar, this rendition was included on Winwood's 1995 compilation The
Finer Things. The second disc is not your everyday music for sure.
In addition to the music, Blind
Faith Deluxe Edition
includes a booklet that offers a brief history of the short lived
band, its formation, recording, performing, and disbanding.
~
by Barry
Small© Grade B
