Granicus – Granicus 1973 (USA, Psychedelic/Hard Rock)

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The only (in the 70s) album of the group from Cleveland (Ohio). They were named so in honor of the first battle of Alexander the Great with the Persians on the river Granicus. After the release of the album in 1973, the band made a local tour and had only one radio session. Perhaps their music was too "wild" for the American public and did not deserve special attention. Without proper advertising support, the group remained unnoticed and could not develop further. The group actually disappeared from the musical sky. But in 2009 the band reunited, and in 2010 their new album “Thieves, Liars And Traitors” was released.

Tracks:
01. You’re In America — 4:04
02. Bad Talk — 2:44
03. Twilight — 3:21
04. Prayer — 11:04
05. Cleveland, Ohio — 3:26
06. Nightmare — 8:17
07. When You’re Movin’ — 3:14
08. Paradise — 7:12
Bonuses (Live, November 1973, Radio Show):
09. Cleveland, Ohio (Extended Version) — 7:55
10. Interview — 0:50
11. Hollywood Star (Unreleased Track) — 4:35
12. Prayer — 10:25
13. Interview Part 2 — 1:38
14. When You’re Movin’ — 3:54

Personnel:
Francis Woody Leffel — vocals, acoustic guitar
Wayne Irving Anderson — lead guitar
Rufus Al Pinelli — rhythm guitar
Dale Bedford — bass guitar
Joe Battaglia — drums
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Martin Last — producer, mellotron (03)