Frijid Pink
Frijid Pink
Album Description
1991 reissue on Repertoire of these Motor City rocker’s 1970album for the Parrot label with two bonus tracks: ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ and ‘Music For The People’. 11 tracks total, also including ‘God Gave Me You’, ‘Crying Shame’… More >>
Average Rating: 4.5
classic rock
February 26th, 2010 at 7:02 am
I bought this album (yes, LP) after “House…” came out on the radio. At the time I was very heavy into Iron Butterfly, Steppenwolf, etc. However, except for “House…”, this was a waste of money. None of the other songs had any redeeming qualities, just a bunch of noise. The inventiveness and varied music from Iron Butterfly, et al is totally missing. A record to be only listened to when absoulutely stoned or drunk. The cover is a real keeper, but that’s about all.
February 26th, 2010 at 8:53 am
I hate to be the devils advocate but here it goes—most of this record aside from the “House of The Rising Sun” sounds very dated. There’s nothing here remotely in the same league as The Stooges or The MC5 so to lump Frijid Pink in this group is somewhat misleading–not that all is bad–just dated. Most of the songs are fairly strong blues based numbers that sounded right on the money in 1971 its just that now listening to it some 20 years since I last heard it there seems to be a post hippy come flower child thread running through the entire record except for the excellent rendition of “Rising Sun”. I dunno maybe I’m jaded–judge for yourself…
February 26th, 2010 at 9:30 am
I still have and play this Album on my 8-track in my Garage, just last week, while working on my Street Rods. I have been afraid of this tape getting “ate” by my Player. I never knew much about this group, as those damn 8 tracks, didn’t have much for a cover/artists info/etc. I recently did a search for another Blues Favorite 8 track, “Blues Helping” by Love Sculpture (Dave Edmunds-guitar/vocals)from 1968. I bought it and then saw that the Frijid Pink was available now too ! I’m Happy ! But, Now I have to get CD player for Garage !
February 26th, 2010 at 10:43 am
Frijid pink left off where MC5 did, Loud!Unfortunately the original lineup didn’t stay for long. By the third album there was only one member left from first album. I’m not saying this was the greatest band, but certainly if you’re into early heavy rock it’s a keeper.
February 26th, 2010 at 1:27 pm
When this album was first released, I bought it on cassette and nearly wore it out. Then the cassette got lost, and I forgot about it until recently, so I found the CD on Amazon and purchased it. It’s even better than I remembered. Frijid Pink had an early metal sound like Blue Cheer and Cactus, but they kept to their blues roots more and were more melodic. Their version of House of the Rising Sun is simply stunning in its power and drive. The other songs on the album are nearly as good, with no filler anywhere. If you like blues rock with fuzz guitar, you’ll love this album.