Samurai

• gatefold cover

Trading Places present a reissue of Samurai's self-titled album, originally released in 1971. In 1971 the group called WEB changed its name to Samurai and started working on their eponymous studio album released on Greenwich Gramophone label.

Samurai is a great gem of early British progressive rock, and although it was clearly influenced by legendary groups such as King Crimson and Gentle Giant, it represented a unicum in the music panorama. Unfortunately, the group disbanded shortly after the release, partly compromising its highly deserved recognition.

PERSONNEL:

• John L. Watson (vocals)
• Tom Harris (sax)
• David Lawson (keyboards)
• John Eaton (guitar)
• Tony Edwards (guitar)
• Kenny Beveridge (percussion)
• Lennie, Wright (drums)

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1 Saving It Up For So Long
• A2 More Rai
• A3 Maudie James
• A4 Holy Padlock

• SIDE B
• B1 Give A Little Love
• B2 Face In The Mirror
• B3 As I Dried The Tears Away