BLOW BY BLOW

This is the only masterpiece from Jeff Beck that qualifies for 5 stars also at the Progarchives. The songs are well composed, there is enough instrumental prowess and intensity, the album does not necessarily drags on for too long. Thankfully, all the songs are without vocals. The music is dominated by the guitar and keyboard duelling just like on most of any other fusion albums of that era, however the rock side prevails and more jazz influence is apparent in keyboards than the guitar. She's a woman is an originally executed cover version of the Beatles song. I like hearing it when I hear this album and don't necessarily like it hear it live again and again. Scatterbrain bears traces of more furious fusion jam with nice fills and tempo changes on the drums. Diamond Dust is a nice mellow and recognizable ballad song. This album is highly recommended to all fans of fusion and Jeff Beck.