Formed in Blackpool in the late 1960s, Heavy Rain was a "heavy progressive blues" band that shared stages with the likes of Hawkwind, Pink Fairies, and Caravan — yet never released their music during their time together. Heavy Rain, released in 2023 via Guerssen, finally brings this lost chapter of British rock history to light, with recordings sourced from a 1973 acetate that remained unissued for decades.
The music itself is a raw, compelling snapshot of early heavy psychedelia and proto-metal, drawing comparisons to Iron Claw, UFO, Pentagram, and Black Sabbath. Heavy Rain's sound blends crushing riffs with progressive blues sensibilities, and the album even includes a cover of Pink Floyd's "Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun," nodding to the band's psychedelic roots. It's a powerful and long-overdue introduction to a group that deserved to be heard.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Guerssen
- Genre: Rock
- Release Date: 2024
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TRACKS
A1. Baby I Need You
A2. Emily
A3. Lady Matilda
A4. Lost Woman
B1. Thrutch In "B"
B2. Chord Song
B3. Rising Of The Tide / Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun
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