Crimson Tide - Reckless Love (1979)

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"Reckless Love" is the second and final album by Wayne Perkins' Crimson Tide. A band formed with his brother Dale after having played a lot as session guitarist. It's another good album, which may sound too slick for some, but it more than makes up by some excellent playing. The music ranges from Funk Rock to AOR to Southern Rock. Some marvelous songs too. And although this rip (done by Mawos - thanks!-) suffers from some severe vinyl damage, it's still a great listen. And quite an eclectic bunch of songs it is. So, if you're open minded about the music, this one's for you. Maybe this can serve as bait for a better rip to emerge. I hope so. So, sit you down and listen to the guitar antics of Wayne Perkins, while enjoying this great and rare record. Here you go...

Crimson Tide - Crimson Tide (1978)

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Alright, more goodies from Mawos. This time it's Crimson Tide, a band lead by yet another Southern legend: Wayne Perkins. Wayne Perkins is, like Steve Cropper and Pete Carr, one of the great session guitarists of that great melting pot of Southern music. He's been a Muscle Shoals picker and has played with loads of greats. He was also the lead guitarist spicing up the "Black & Blue" album by the Stones.
Crimson Tide was a band Wayne had with his brother Dale. They released two albums, this being the first. Once you get past the slickness, you'll find a really great album, full of splendid picking and singing. It's a little bit of everything on this album, but that's the way I like it best. There's soul, there's rock, some funk and all Southern flavored. Unfortunately the vinyl wasn't perfect, but it's still very listenable and, the most important thing, very enjoyable. Play this on you home stereo, not on you ipod. Harmful algae?