{"product_id":"streetwalkers-vicious-but-fair","title":"Streetwalkers ‎– Vicious But Fair","description":"\u003ch4 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStreetwalkers – Vicious But Fair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleased in 1977, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVicious But Fair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the third studio album from British rock band Streetwalkers, delivering a distinctive blend of blues rock, hard rock and progressive influences. Built around the expressive vocals of Roger Chapman and the guitar work of Charlie Whitney and Bobby Tench, the album captures a band combining the grit of British blues with a more expansive, adventurous approach to rock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStreetwalkers emerged from the musical world of Family, with Chapman and Whitney carrying forward the group's unconventional spirit into a tougher, groove-driven sound. By the time of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVicious But Fair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the line-up featured an accomplished group of musicians, including bassist Mick Feat, drummer Dave Dowle and keyboard player Brian Johnstone. The album was produced by Streetwalkers themselves and recorded at Scorpio Sound in London.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcross its eight tracks, the record moves between bluesy rock grooves, melodic passages and more extended instrumental arrangements. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMama Was Mad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e establishes the album's earthy character, while \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChilli-Con-Carne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings a punchy, rhythm-led feel. The extended \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDice Man\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives the band room to stretch out, making it a particularly interesting track for listeners who enjoy the more exploratory side of 1970s rock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElsewhere, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut You're Beautiful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e adds a more melodic dimension, while \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelle Star\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSam (Maybe He Can Come To Some Arrangement)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e demonstrate the group's ability to balance strong songwriting with the loose, muscular feel of a seasoned live band. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCross Time Woman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rounds out the album, maintaining the record's blend of blues-rock foundations and progressive ambition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA worthwhile listen for fans of British blues rock, 1970s hard rock and the wider musical legacy of Family, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVicious But Fair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e showcases Streetwalkers' individual identity during a particularly fertile period for adventurous British rock. Its combination of expressive vocals, accomplished musicianship and extended arrangements makes it an appealing addition to a collection focused on the era's less predictable rock albums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracklist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA1. Mama Was Mad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA2. Chilli-Con-Carne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA3. Dice Man\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA4. But You're Beautiful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB1. Can't Come In\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB2. Belle Star\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB3. 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