Bloodrock (album)
1970 studio album by Bloodrock
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Bloodrock is the debut album by the Texas rock band Bloodrock, released in February 1970 through Capitol Records.[2][3] The cover art was designed by producer Terry Knight.
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| Released | February 1970 | |||
| Recorded | 1969 | |||
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| Length | 48:10 | |||
| Label | Capitol | |||
| Producer | Terry Knight | |||
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Critical reception
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [4] |
| Billboard | Positive[5] |
| Melody Maker | Negative[6] |
| The Rolling Stone Record Guide | [7] |
AllMusic described the album in terms of hard rock and early "proto-metal", akin to Deep Purple. The group's similarities to Grand Funk Railroad in overall sound and singing style led critics to understand Knight’s interest in the band. The album "remains a cult favorite among fans of hard rock."[4]
The Rolling Stone Record Guide awarded zero stars out of five to all of the band's albums.[7]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Gotta Find a Way" | Bloodrock | 6:34 |
| 2. | "Castle of Thoughts" | Rutledge, Pickens | 3:31 |
| 3. | "Fatback" | Rutledge, Grundy | 3:24 |
| 4. | "Double Cross" | John Nitzinger | 5:19 |
| 5. | "Timepiece" | Robert Louis O'Neill, Hal Ames | 6:00 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Wicked Truth" | Nitzinger | 4:48 |
| 2. | "Gimme Your Head" | Grundy | 2:44 |
| 3. | "Fantastic Piece of Architecture" | Rutledge, Hill | 8:49 |
| 4. | "Melvin Laid an Egg" | Nitzinger | 7:27 |
| Total length: | 48:10 | ||
Personnel
- Jim Rutledge – drums, lead vocals
- Lee Pickens – lead guitar, vocals
- Nick Taylor – guitar, vocals
- Ed Grundy – bass, vocals
- Stephen Hill – keyboards, vocals
Charts
| Chart (1970) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard 200[8] | 160 |