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GRAHAM PARKER AND THE RUMOUR / The Parkerilla
Producer(s): John Robert Lange
Mercury SRM2100
POP
Originally reviewed for week ending 5/27/78


A contributing factor to Parker's appeal is the intense energy level of his live performances. So after three albums, it seems natural for a live Parker album. This two-record set features three sides of live recordings with side four a 12-inch single of "Hey Lord, Don't Ask Me Questions," a re-recording of the song that appeared on his debut "Howlin' Wind" album. While Parker's studio albums were never overly produced and slick, this live recording truly captures the essence of Parker--an intense, defiant rock'n'roller with an urgent delivery for maximized impact. Stinging rhythmic support by the Rumour, a stellar band in its own right, is as explosive as Parker's vocals. Best cuts: "Hey Lord, Don't Ask Me Questions," "Fool's Gold," "Heat Treatment," "The Heat In Harlem." Dealers: Album carries a relatively low suggested list--at $10.98.



© 1978 Billboard magazine.

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