Peter Frampton - Wind of Change
Vocals, Guitar, Organ, Dulcimer, Harmonica, Drums – Peter Frampton [click here to see more vinyl featuring Peter Frampton]
Drums, percussion – Ringo Starr (B2, B4) [click here to see more vinyl featuring Ringo Starr]
Drums, percussion – Mike Kellie
Guitar, Backing Vocals, Percussion – Frank Carillo
Bass – Jim Price (B2), Klaus Voorman (B4), Ricky Wills
Bass, Organ, Backing Vocals, Percussion, Mellotron – Andrew Bown
Congas – Chris Karan (B3)
Rhythm guitar – Mickey Jones (B1)
Piano, Organ – Billy Preston (B4)
Shaker – Frank Ricotti (B3)
Strings, Flute, marimba - Del Newman
Brass – Jim Price
Written by Peter Frampton (all tracks except A4), Mick Jagger (A4), Keith Richards (A4)
1 LP, Gatefold Jacket printed by Stoughton Printing
Original analog Master Tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g Ultra-Quiet Vinyl
Record Color : Black
Speed : 33 RPM
Size : 12 ‘’
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : Gotta Groove Records
Label : Intervention Records
Original label : A&M
Recorded October 1971 - April 1972 at Island Studios, London, England and Olympic Studios, Barnes, London, England
Engineered by Peter Frampton, Chris Kimsey
Produced by Peter Frampton, Chris Kimsey
Mastered by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering
Originally released in May 1972
Reissued in February 2024
Tracks :
Side A:
- Fig Tree Bay
- Wind of Change
- Lady Lieright
- Jumping Jack Flash
- It's a Plain Shame
- Oh For Another Day
Side B:
- All I Want To Be (Is By Your Side)
- The Lodger
- Hard
- Alright
Reviews :
“Peter Frampton's solo debut after leaving Humble Pie (as they stood on the brink of stardom) spotlights Frampton's well-crafted, though lyrically lightweight, songwriting and his fine guitar playing. The songs on Wind of Change are built primarily around acoustic guitar foundations, but "It's a Plain Shame" and "All I Want to Be (Is by Your Side)" sound like they could have been lifted off Humble Pie's Rock On. The sound is crisp, the melodies catchy, and Frampton's distinctive, elliptical Gibson Les Paul guitar leads soar throughout. A comparison between this album and Humble Pie's post-Frampton turn to generic boogie-rock shows why Frampton left that group. Although Humble Pie's Smokin' was much more successful, hitting the Top Ten in the spring of 1972, Wind of Change was far superior musically. With its mix of ballads and upbeat numbers with just enough of a rock edge, Wind of Change showed Frampton at his creative peak. The band here includes Ringo Starr, Billy Preston, and Klaus Voorman.” AllMusic Review by Jim Newson
Ratings :
Discogs : 3.8 / 5 ; AllMusic : 4 / 5