BigBang's first official album release is a fairly varied affair, ranging from the jangly, late-'60s pop of opener "Wild Bird," to the gutsy blues-rock of "How Do You Do?," and the tender soulful ballad "In Love With You." There are several great songs on this album, no doubt, but the production is rather unimaginative and plain. Greni is a gifted songwriter and a fine guitarist, but as a singer, he is somewhat limited and sometimes sounds like he tries to emulate a Delta bluesman without really succeeding. Still, this is a good album. The instrumental workout "Major Pronin" gives the listener a taste of their great playing skills, and "Long Distance Man," a Neil Young-ish ballad, finds them at their most thoughtful.
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