RECORDS: The Fabulous Flippers cut album
By KENNETH CUMMINS Kansan Reviewer
For years the Flippers have enjoyed an immense popularity throughout the Midwestern area, and especially around Lawrence. It was common mystery among their fans as to why this great group never released an album. Well, wait no longer. The Flippers have finally made their recording debut in an album entitled, "Something Tangible."
The group spent several months in the process of recording this album because they wanted it to be just right for their fans. I had heard a demonstration of the record a couple of months ago and was extremely disappointed because of the bad recording job. But this album suffers none of those earlier mistakes and will please anyone who has ever liked the group's performances. The record contains many of the arrangements that have made the Flippers one of the top bands in the Midwest.
As is the case with most groups and their recordings, there are moments on the second side of the album where the Flippers do not come across as well as they do live. But the first side captures all the excitement and color of their live performances.
The album opens with the group's popular arrangement of material from the Broadway musical "West Side Story."
One thing that has always struck me about the Flippers is their vocal capabilities. No where on the album are these more evident than in the selections "Peace of Mind," and "Woman's Blues." The talents of lead vocalist, Dennis Loewen, make these two cuts stand out from the others. The latter is probably the best recorded number on the album.
"Matchmaker" and the unique arrangement of "It Was A Very Good Year," are two good selections that display the vast vocal and musical talents of the group.
On "More Today than Yesterday," Larry Lingle, who handles the organ for the group, crawls out from behind his instrument to turn in a fine vocal performance. "You Always Hurt Me" and two more selections from the
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group's show set, "For Once In My Life" and "Who Can I Turn To" close out the album.
One complaint about the album is that the recording does not include enough selections. I would also like to have seen the group turn loose their lead guitarist on a number. But this is only the beginning for the Flippers. The music scene is ripe for this style
of music and this should be their year. The brass section of the group, and especially Rick Gardner, compares with any jazzrock group in the country. Yes, even Blood, Sweat and Tears.
It shouldn't be long before the Flippers land a recording contract with a large company and are catapulted into the national spotlight.
The wild bunch is loose again!
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