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Humble Pie founded by Peter Frampton because he wanted to have more creative freedom, that he could not get Being " The Face of 1968" & Lead singer for " The Herd" was joined by Steve Marriot for similar reasons. Steve was already familiar with the heat of the spotlight having been the front man for " The Small Faces". Also no stranger to success was the extremely talented Bassist / Vocalist from " Spooky Tooth" Greg Ridley. Jerry Shirley Drummer extraordinaire was the 1st brought in Humble Pie by Frampton. Basically you have four guys turning and walking away from success to have creative freedom! Ironically before ever playing a single note they were under the critic's microscope & fan's obviously had great expectations...no pressure here!!!! Even the Name " Humble Pie" was a attempt to let everyone know, " Hey we're just a group of guys that want to create some good music." Well for what ever reason Humble Pie always seemed to have stumbling blocks thrown under their feet! After cutting their 1st & 2nd album low & behold their label goes' into Liquidation !!! Well you can hear about that for yourselves in the song " Theme from Skint ( See you later Liquidator)" on their 3rd album their 1st album on what would be their longest lasting label A&M. " This C.D. " Humble Pie" is beautifully reissued sounding better than ever!!! There is zero filler on this album every song is a work of art even their cover version of the Muddy Waters classic " I'm Ready" is so far removed from its original version it sounds like a new song. " Live with Me." is as beautiful a song as you are ever likely to hear!! Even " Theme from Skint ( See you later Liquidator)" while sounding like a joke song is a serious musical masterpiece!!! " Only a Roach" lets you hear that even Humble Pie's Drummer has a great voice & has a nice country flavor to it! This third outing for Humble Pie is ranked high not only as a Humble Pie album but ranked high on greatest album's of all time. Peter Frampton said he thought it was one of Humble Pie's strengths that everyone could sing & A&M marketers wanted each to take their primary role pushing Steve Marriot out as the only singer. In the liner notes Frampton said he thought that was probably the right move...but I think Peter Frampton had it right the first time , thinking they should all sing!!! Hey I love Steve Marriot & nothing could ever repress his dynamic stage presence but when you listen to this C.D. you can still hear them all singing creating layers, harmonies & textures taking turn at singing verses!!!! I'm getting old & I remember the outlandish expectation's demanded from " Humble Pie" & to everyone's amazement they seemed to just keep topping their previous efforts!!! Now it has been years since I stuffed myself with some Humble Pie. And with zero presupposition I can hear the unbelievable quality & diversity this band kept pumping out!!! I have purchased Humble Pie on Vinyl, 8-track, Cassette & then said enough is enough!!! Well after listening to their " Hot & Nasty Anthology" I made the decision to reclaim my collection on C.D. . I absolutely have zero regrets because the remastering has breathed new life into every album / C. D. I have purchased " Eat It" was so much improved it was like hearing that double album for the first time only better because they fixed the low Bass end !!! But back to this C.D. " Humble Pie" whether your a old fan or just discovering this highly under rated band you can't go wrong purchasing " Humble Pie" their self titled album. All the original members are still on board & they are still doing it their way...which in my opinion was always the best way!!!! Hear for yourselves this Rock & Roll classic that would be prized in any collection ! You don't even have to be a " Humble Pie" or " Steve Marriot" fan to enjoy this album. In just eight songs they weave a awesome tapestry of diverse music & show case all of their voices as well as their multi instrumental talents. If you are just discovering this band I envy you the hours of pleasure. If your a old fan like me Go ahead & pop for their entire music catalogue for hours of reminiscing, adding new chapters & Putting Humble Pie back into the sound track of your life!!!
I just received a set of the 2007 Humble Pie Japanese mini-sleeves today.
The remastered audio on all of the new Japanese CD's easily exceed the horrid-sounding, 35+ year-old, LP-EQ'd masters of the entire domestic Pie A&M CD catalog.
However, upon an A/B comparison, the new Japanese CD did not stand up to this UK Repertoire remaster.
In the Repertoire, there is definitely more clarity to the entire recording, especially in the percussion.
If you already own the Repertoire disc, don't feel panicked to get the Japanese edition, although, the Japanese sleeve, which replicates the gatefold and woven-textured finish of the original HP LP-album cover, is decidely very cool.
WHAT IS A JAPAN "MINI-LP-SLEEVE" CD?
Have you ever lamented the loss of one of the 20th Century's great art forms, the 12" vinyl LP jacket? Then "mini-LP-sleeve" CD's may be for you.
Mini-sleeve CDs are manufactured in Japan under license. The disc is packaged inside a 135MM X 135MM cardboard precision-miniature replica of the original classic vinyl-LP album. Also, anything contained in the original LP, such as gatefolds, booklets, lyric sheets, posters, printed LP sleeves, stickers, embosses, special LP cover paper/inks/textures and/or die cuts, are precisely replicated and included. An English-language lyric sheet is always included, even if the original LP did not have printed lyrics.
Then, there's the sonic quality: Often (but not always), mini-sleeves have dedicated remastering (20-Bit, 24-Bit, DSD, K2/K2HD, and/or HDCD), and can often (but not always) be superior to the audio on the same title anywhere else in the world. There also may be bonus tracks unavailable elsewhere.
Each Japan mini-sleeve has an "obi" ("oh-bee"), a removable Japan-language promotional strip. The obi lists the Japan street date of that particular release, the catalog number, the mastering info, and often the original album's release date. Bonus tracks are only listed on the obi, maintaining the integrity of the original LP artwork. The obi's are collectable, and should not be discarded.
All mini-sleeve releases are limited edition, but re-pressings/re-issues are becoming more common (again, not always). The enthusiasm of mini-sleeve collecting must be tempered, however, with avoiding fake mini-sleeves manufactured in Russia and distributed throughout the world, primarily on eBay. They are inferior in quality, worthless in collectable value, a total waste of money, and should be avoided at all costs.
This is the first record by Humble Pie that I listened to in early 1971 and WOW I was knocked back by this great band. I loved the Small Faces, but that was the sixties, and Humble Pie was the seventies, loud and in your face, and they could PLAY !!!
To me, this record is the bridge between "Safe As Yesterday" and the post-Frampton "Smokin." This third album from Humble Pie has the keyboards and acoustic guitars of the first two records and also includes the loud brash guitars of later Pie in their headlining heydaze.
It all begins with that wonderful organ of "Live With Me" and when Pete's guitar kick's in you know you are in for quite a ride. Humble Pie begins their assault and on this first A & M recording classic Pie is born. "Live With Me" features vocals from Steve, Greg and Pete. A Fantastic opener to this fine album. A rare song from Jerry; "Only A Roach" is heap's good fun and "Trouser Snake" well, it rocks. Peter's BIG Number: "Earth & Water Song" is another highlight on a record that is loaded with highlights, another great tune.
Side Two Opens with "I'm Ready" which became a regular in the live show for many years. This one was KILLER in concert. I really like "Theme from Skint", it is a country-sounding number that fits in well on this record. "Skint" shows that Humble Pie could tackle any music form and pull-off a great tune. Things come to a close with "Red Light Mama" & "Sweet Vine", "Mama" is a taste of the heavy guitar rock that shows the future of this band and "Sweet Vine" is the coda of this great record. This band was right on top of their game with the Release of "Humble Pie" ... The seventies were here at last... HUMBLE PIE ROCKS, NUFF SAID !
Questo fantastico gruppo l'ho scoperto tardi con questo lavoro. Grande disco , vi sono dei pezzi che vanno alla grande, blues , rock , country si alternano continuamente lungo tutto il disco. Lo consiglio a chi ama i gruppi dove la passione nel suonare la fa da padrone , in questo mi ricordano gli Spooky Tooth . Da ricordare Steve Marriott al canto e Peter Frampton alla chitarra.
Sorti en 1970, cet album est très représentatif du hard rock britannique d'avant la NWOBHM. Humble Pie est sans doute, avec Led Zeppelin et Free, l'auteur de disques parmi les plus classieux de l'histoire du rock. Steve Marriott, l'ex Small faces, se montre peut-être un chanteur un poil en dessous de Robert Plant et surtout d'un Paul Rodgers inégalable et Peter Frampton n'a pas toujours eu bonne presse, mais l'alchimie musicale entre les différents membres du groupe fonctionne à plein et ce 3ème album se montre tout à fait à la hauteur des deux premiers ("As safe as Yesterday" et "Town & Country"). Il est peut-être même meilleur avec des moments de bravoure que constituent "Live with Me", "I'm Ready" ou "Red Light Mama, Red Hot" et dans un style plus intimiste "Earth and Waler Song" ou " Suckin on The Sweet Vine".
Cerise sur le gâteau, cette réédition CD de 2012 bénéficie d'une remasterisation top niveau. Le son est bien plein, sans compression, avec des basses omniprésentes et une foule de détails sonores qui ressortent forts et clairs sur la stéréo. Vraiment superbe !
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