Albert Ayler – Love Cry
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Albert Ayler - Tenor Saxophone, Vocals (A1, B2) [click here to see more vinyl featuring Albert Ayler]
Bass – Alan Silva
Drums – Milford Graves
Harpsichord – Call Cobbs
Trumpet – Donald Ayler
Written by Albert Ayler
1 LP, gatefold jacket
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 33RPM
Size : 12”
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : Third Man in Detroit, Michigan
Label : Verve by Request Series
Original Label : Impulse
Recorded August 31, 1967 & February 13, 1968 at Capitol, New York City
Engineered by Bob Arnold
Original session produced by Bob Thiele
Reissue produced by Ken Druker
Mastered by Kevin Reeves at East Iris Studios
Designed at Viceroy
Cover design by Robert & Barbara Flynn
Liner design by Joe Lebow
Liner notes by Frank Kofsky
Photography by Charles Stewart
Originally released in 1968
Reissued in September 2023
Tracks:
Side A:
- Love Cry
- Ghosts
- Omega
- Dancing Flowers
- Bell
- Love Flower
Side B:
- Zion Hill
- Universal Indians
Reviews
“From the time he was signed to Impulse in 1966, it was assumed that Albert Ayler's releases on that label would be motivated by an attempt at commercialism. While the music was toned down from his earlier ESP recordings, by no means did Ayler ever make commercial records. Much in the same way John Coltrane's later-period Impulse releases weren't commercial, Ayler simply took advantage of a larger record company's distribution, trying to expose the music to more people. Ayler's uncompromising musical freedom mixed with his catchy combination of nursery rhythms and brass band marches remained prominent on Love Cry. The interplay between the Ayler brothers also remained fiery as younger sibling Donald is heard playing trumpet for the last time on a recording with his brother. Donald was fired from the band (at the suggestion of Impulse) and, unfortunately, was committed to a mental institution for a short stay after these sessions were made. The rhythm section of Alan Silva on bass and Milford Graves on drums continually instigates and propels this music into furious militaristic march territory. Unhappily, the four tracks in which Call Cobbs is featured on harpsichord tend to drag the music down; it's unfortunate his gospel-inspired piano or organ playing couldn't have been utilized instead.” AllMusic Review by Al Campbell
Ratings :
AllMusic : 3 / 5 , Discogs : 4,48 / 5