Thank Christ for the Bomb

Thank Christ for the Bomb

Track Listings

1. Strange Town... Alienness of a Community

2. Darkness Is No Friend... Alienness of a Small Room

3. Soldier... Alienness of a Country

4. Thank Christ for the Bomb... Alienness...

5. Ship on the Ocean

6. Garden

7. Status People

8. Rich Man, Poor Man

9. Eccentric Man... the Story of a Man Who Lived in Chelsea All His Life;

Tracks:

Strange Town
Darkness Is No Friend
Soldier
Thank Christ for the Bomb
Ship on the Ocean
Garden
Status People
Rich Man, Poor Man
Eccentric Man
Garden [BBC Radio I Session]
Eccentric Man [BBC Radio I Session]
Soldier [BBC in Concert][*]

Album Description

Digitally remastered 2003 reissue of 1970 album that's unavailable domestically featuring 12 tracks including 3 bonus tracks taken from 3 different BBC Radio sessions, 'Garden' (BBC Radio 1 session 1970), 'Eccentric Man' (BBC Radio 1 session 1971) & 'Soldier' (BBC In Concert 1974). EMI.

Customer Reviews:

Can't Get Soldier Out Of My Head.......2006-12-21

To me, this is the start of the Groundhogs heavy period, culminating with Who Will Save The World. The cuts are heavily steeped in the blues but have an edge to them. My favorite cut was a song John Peel played a lot on his radio show (this from the liner notes and not personal knowledge) and that is Soldier. I see this album cover and automatically think of that song.

Tony, Pete, and Ken really rock! Highly recommended.

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Thank Christ for the Bomb
The Groundhogs
Manufacturer: Akarma Italy
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music

Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B00005LQNK
Release Date: 2003-06-17

Tracks:

Strange Town... Alienness of a Community
Darkness Is No Friend... Alienness of a Small Room
Soldier... Alienness of a Country
Thank Christ for the Bomb... Alienness...
Ship on the Ocean
Garden
Status People
Rich Man, Poor Man
Eccentric Man... The Story of a Man Who Lived in Chelsea All His Life;

Average customer rating:

Best Groundhogs Album
A Breakthrough Album
Seminal recording - a milestone in the history of rock.

Thank Christ for the Bomb
Groundhogs
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00000IOX8

Tracks:

Strange Town...Alienness Of A Community
Darkness Is No Friend...Alienness Of A Small Room
Soldier...Alienness Of A Country
Thank Christ For The Bomb...Alienness
Ship On The Ocean
Garden
Status People
Rich Man, Poor Man
Eccentric Man...The Story Of A Man Who Lived In...

Album Description

Reissue of the British blues/rock outfit's UK Top Ten album, originally released in 1970. Nine tracks. Digipak.

Customer Reviews:

Best Groundhogs Album.......2004-10-15

In retrospect, this is the best Groundhogs album because of the great songwriting. There are six great songs here. The title track is a tour-de-force of guitar. Eccentric Man, Soldier, and Garden are all among the hogs' classic songs. Rich Man and Ship on the Ocean are also very memorable after 30 years. If I had to pick one hogs' album to buy, this would be the one.

A Breakthrough Album.......2000-08-23

Although their more blues based work on their earlier records is still great, TCFTB moves The Hogs to a hard edged progressive guitar rock style, and advanced songwriting. It's kind of like Fleetwood Mac on Then Play On, only heavier and more hard rockin' . Every cut is a gem, my favorites are "Strange Town", "Eccentric Man", and the beautiful "Garden" that features a great progression that a group could jam on for eons. Essential.

Seminal recording - a milestone in the history of rock........1999-07-30

The Groundhogs were the best blues band to ever come out of Britain.They had supported numerous American bluesmen (these included Sonny Boy Williamson, Jimmy Reed, Little Walter & John Lee Hooker) on their UK tours during the two blues booms of the '60's. By 1969 the 'hogs guitarist Tony TS McPhee realised that the public's appetite for 12 bar blues was waning. In 1969 the Groundhogs released "Blues Obituary" which marked the end of an era. This was followed in 1970 by "Thank Christ for the Bomb". Recording for the first time with an eight track machine allowed McPhee the opportunity to produce a mutli-layered sound. As producer/composer/lyricist/guitarist & singer his influence is stamped right across this extraordinary work. The title track is simply magnificent & the solo on "Garden" is out of this world. The 'hogs then released the classic "Split" in 1971. "Thank Christ" & "Split" are the pinnacles of an exceptional talent & milestones in the history of rock.

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Thank Christ for the bomb review
Groundbreaking hogs

Thank Christ for the Bomb
Groundhogs
Manufacturer: Bgo (Beat Goes on) (UK)
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music
ASIN: B0000011LL
Release Date: 1993-11-15

Tracks:

Strange Town ...Alienness Of A Community
Darkness Is No Friend ...Alienness Of A Small Room
Soldier ...Alienness Of A Country
Thank Christ For The Bomb ...Alienness...
Ship On The Ocean
Garden
Status People
Rich Man, Poor Man
Eccentric Man ...The Story Of A Man Who Lived In Chelsea All His Life; First In A Mansion Then...

Customer Reviews:

Thank Christ for the bomb review.......1999-12-13

Having listened to the Groundhogs for twenty some years I feel qualified to say that this recording represents some of thier finest work. Tony Mcphee and co. present a collection of songs that utilize sarcasm, irony, and historic interpretation to create a dramatic social commentary on various topics. Especially on how governments can influence citizens to lay down thier lives in the name of patriotism, when what they are really doing is pure and simple manipulation of innocent people for thier own personal and selfish gains. It also speaks of trust and the caution that should be exercised when one person decides to trust another. The musical arrangements are typically unorthodox and uniquely original.And excellent.The musicianship is outstanding as is the norm for this group. Tony Mcphee deserves the accolades that other so called "superbands" receive regularly. This recording is "intellectual" which is probably why its value evades the minds of most rock fans. Mcphee is the "genuine" article when it comes to Hard Rock through his compositions, arrangements and musicianship. Anyone claiming to be a fan of hard rock music that is not familiar with this material is just fooling themselves. This is essential listening for anyone who appreciates excellence in this genre.

Groundbreaking hogs.......1999-07-20

The Groundhogs are usually categorized as a blues-based rock trio but there is no blues on this album! The songs are totally original, melodic yet rocking with fantastic playing by all three with Tony McPhee's guitar playing the highlight. I particularly like the very British-ness of the music and in this it almost resembles early Wishbone Ash though it is totally different in style. This is the best Groundhog's album I've heard, though I admit I haven't listened to them all.

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