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Title: Worn Like An Old Coat
Review: If you like the same stuff you have heard over and over before, buy this one, hopefully from me. The long blues jam by Kim Simmonds on "Tell Mama" helps this one go down a little easier. Keith Boyce, the drummer du jour, plays well. For a live recording, Ralph Morman unfortunately sang like he couldn't wait to get his paycheck. The rest of the ensemble played their parts like supporting players waiting for Kim to carry them home. Probably the most disappointing part was that Simmonds didn't seem like he knew if they wanted to be a blues band, metal or boogie, so it came out as blootal. When I saw Savoy in the early 80's they were a power trio that weaved various moods of the blues through the set. Kim did the singing and took charge. On this one Ralph took over and Kim played. I'm afraid the band has seen its best days.
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