Lucifer's Friend Discography of CDs

Lucifer's Friend CD discography 2010 reissue of hard rock group's 1970 debut album, features bonus track "Horla". Although they would develop a more prog-influenced style, this debut album finds Lucifer's Friend living up to their sinister name by performing heavy, keyboard-textured rock in the vein of Deep Purple or Uriah Heep. It gets off to a thunderous start with "Ride the Sky," a punchy rocker built on a rumbling, guitar-fuelled melody reminiscent of "The Immigrant Song" by Led Zeppelin. From there, the band works its way through a series of songs that combine heavy guitar riffs with often-complex arrangements that border on prog rock: "Keep Goin'" builds from organ-led verses into a guitar-dense jam driven home by John Lawton's wailing vocals, and the title track effectively contrasts heavy guitar-laden verses with an eerie chorus full odd keyboard and vocal effects to create its spooky atmosphere. Another highlight is "In the Time of Job When Mammon Was a Yippie," an eccentric but fun rocker featuring Lawton delivering an odd take on biblical history over a steady hard rock groove from the band. A downside of the album is that it lacks the varied instrumental textures that would make Lucifer's Friend's later work so interesting, but it makes up for this problem with a consistently high level of energy, clever arrangements, and a full-throttle vocal performance from Lawton. All in all, Lucifer's Friend is a solid debut and a worthwhile album for any listener interested in the roots of heavy metal. ~ Donald A. Guarisco

Lucifer's Friend albums Recording information: 1972. Personnel: Peter Hesslein (vocals, guitar); Dieter Horns, John Lawton (vocals); Peter Hecht (keyboards); Joachim Rietenbach (drums).

Lucifer's Friend music CDs Track Listing of songs: Spanish Galleon; Thus Spoke Oberon; High Flying Lady; Sorrow; Dirty Old Town;

Lucifer's Friend discography 2010 reissue of hard rock group's 1970 debut album, features bonus track "Horla". Although they would develop a more prog-influenced style, this debut album finds Lucifer's Friend living up to their sinister name by performing heavy, keyboard-textured rock in the vein of Deep Purple or Uriah Heep. It gets off to a thunderous start with "Ride the Sky," a punchy rocker built on a rumbling, guitar-fuelled melody reminiscent of "The Immigrant Song" by Led Zeppelin. From there, the band works its way through a ...

Lucifer's Friend songs Recording information: 1972. Personnel: Peter Hesslein (vocals, guitar); Dieter Horns, John Lawton (vocals); Peter Hecht (keyboards); Joachim Rietenbach (drums).

Lucifer's Friend CD discography Track Listing of songs: Moonshine Rider; Blind Boy; Broken Toys; Fugitive; Natural Born Mover; Free Hooker; Yesterday's Ideas;

Lucifer's Friend albums Track Listing of songs: Spanish Galleon; Thus Spoke Oberon; High Flying Lady; Sorrow; Dirty Old Town;

Lucifer's Friend music CDs Track Listing of songs: One Way Street To Heartbreak; Hey Driver; Fire And Rain; Mean Machine; Cool Hand Killer; Action; Born To The City; One Night Sensation; Let Me Down Slow; Bye Bye Sadie;

Track Listing of songs: Old Man Roller; I'll Meet You In L.A.; My Love; Good Times; Little Dancer; Sweet Little Lady; Gamblin' Man; Warriors;