TRAPEZE — Hot Wire (1974) RM | Collector's Edition Remastered & Reloaded Series | Three Version | APE + FLAC (image+.tracks+.cue), lossless

Trapeze started with a string of three terrific albums, and despite losing Glenn Hughes to Deep Purple, they deliver yet again on their fourth effort. Mel Galley did a terrific job on vocals as well as his usual stellar work on guitar. This reminds me in a way of Ozzy Osbourne leaving Sabbath. We got a great Ozzy record (and a Glenn record with Purple), but the band also responded with a great record with Ronnie James Dio (and Trapeze here). Can one complain? This is a great 70's rock record and if it isn't in your collection, go find it. Fielding Fowler
Tracklist :
1.    Back Street Love    5:01
Guitar [1st Solo] – Rob Kendrick
Guitar [2nd Solo] – Mel Galley
2.    Take It On Down The Road    4:45
Backing Vocals – Kenny Cole, Misty Browning
Congas – John Ogden
Guitar [Solos] – Mel Galley
Organ – Terry Rowley
Saxophone [Sax Section] – Chris Mercer
3.    Midnight Flyer    6:01
Congas – John Ogden
Synthesizer – Terry Rowley
4.    Wake Up, Shake Up    3:55
Guitar [Solo] – Mel Galley
5.    Turn It On    5:11
Backing Vocals – Kenny Cole, Misty Browning
Guitar [Solo] – Mel Galley
Synthesizer – Terry Rowley
6.    Steal A Mile    4:52
Backing Vocals – Kenny Cole, Misty Browning, Terry Rowley
Saxophone [Sax Solo] – Chris Mercer
Slide Guitar – Mel Galley
Synthesizer – Terry Rowley
7.    Goin' Home    5:14
Guitar [ Solo - Left] – Mel Galley
Guitar [ Solo - Right] – Rob Kendrick
Synthesizer – Terry Rowley
8.    Feel It Inside    8:42
Backing Vocals – Kenny Cole, Misty Browning
Congas – John Ogden
Electric Piano – Terry Rowley
Guitar [Solos], Slide Guitar – Mel Galley
Tambourine – Dave Holland (2)

TRAPEZE – Hold On (1979-1996) Two Version | APE + FLAC (image+.tracks+.cue), lossless

Steve Huey called Hold On by Trapeze, reissued on CD in 1998, their "final proper studio album (and) quite possibly their best, as the group had perfected the sort of blustery heavy rock that filled arenas in the mid- to late-'70s." Credit must be given to the late producer of the Rolling Stones, Jimmy Miller, who smoothed out the gruff sound of a band like Motörhead, handing that particular group Overkill and Bomber, two metal classics that would not be the same without the production maestro's participation. Miller was also involved with the Plasmatics at this point in time, working multiple projects by influential bands who may not have had the impact of Jagger and Richards, but were still musically vital. So, too, with the straight-ahead blues-rock of Trapeze featuring founding members Mel Galley and Dave Holland. Miller tightens up their sound and puts it in a very proper setting, Savoy Brown with a bit of an edge. Mr. Jimmy's appreciation of the fusion of blues and rock was fundamental to his production style, and though there are none of his trademark percussion sounds here, extras that frosted the cake for artists from the Rolling Stones to Johnny Thunders, the three Pete Goalby originals, and six songs from guitarist Mel Galley play with briskness and uniform continuity from track to track. The toughness of "Take Good Care" and "When You Get to Heaven" is matched by the two best songs on the disc, the poppy title track, "Hold On," and the exquisite slow sustain of "Time Will Heal." You can hear Bad Company and Humble Pie in the grooves, the last song reflected in the back cover of a full moon and clouds against a night sky. It also recalls music Jimmy Miller created ten years earlier with the Hungarian group Locomotiv GT and Doug Fieger of Sky (later, the Knack). "Don't Break My Heart" veers off from Rolling Stones to Free, solid British rock with bite. Hold On by Trapeze may have a second life as Jimmy Miller's work outside of the Stones finds renewed appreciation. Joe Viglione  
Tracklist :
1.    Don't Ask Me How I Know    2:42
Written-By –  Peter Goalby
2.    Take Good Care    3:33
Written-By –  Mel Galley
3.    When You Go To Heaven    4:14
Written-By –  Peter Goalby
4.    Livin' On Love    3:40
Written-By –  Peter Goalby
5.    Hold On    5:17
Written-By –  Mel Galley
6.    Don't Break My Heart    5:23
Written-By –  Mel Galley
7.    Running    4:24
Written-By –  Mel Galley
8.    You Are    4:42
Written-By –  Mel Galley
9.    Time Will Heal    6:38
Written-By –  Mel Galley
Credits :
Bass – Pete Wright 
Drums – Dave Holland 
Keyboards, Strings [Arrangements] – Rota Sound Strings Ltd.
Lead Guitar, Vocals – Mel Galley
Lead Vocals, Guitar – Peter Goalby

TRAPEZE – Medusa (1970-1994) RM | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Not only is Medusa the finest offering from '70s outfit Trapeze, it is one of the decade's most underappreciated hard rock recordings. With a lineup that consisted of future Deep Purple, Judas Priest, and Black Sabbath members, there seems to be proof that at least a few fellow musicians appreciated this 1971 offering. Fans of his later work might be surprised by Glenn Hughes' soulful vocal delivery, especially on the midtempo blues-rockers like "Black Cloud" and "Your Love Is Alright." Guitarist Mel Galley also deserves mention for his sparse approach to classic rock riffing that is catchy and affective. Even the ballads are focused, memorable, and unique. There are some melodic moments on the closing title track that sound almost as if a '90s alt-rock crooner composed them. Considering that Medusa predates many similar, and more successful, classic rock LPs from the likes of Bad Company, Nazareth, Foreigner, and others, it's a wonder that the record isn't mentioned more when influential albums of this era are discussed. Jason Anderson

Tracklist :

1.     "Black Cloud" 6:13

2.     "Jury" 8:10

3.     "Your Love Is Alright" 4:54

4.     "Touch My Life" 4:06

5.     "Seafull" 6:34

6.     "Makes You Wanna Cry" 4:41

7.     "Medusa"  5:40

Personnel :

Mel Galley – Guitar, Vocals

Glenn Hughes – Bass, Piano, Vocals

Dave Holland – Drums