First Water

by Sharks

First Water cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 26 June 1973
  • Label: Island
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 35:29
  • Community rating: 3.36/5 from 1 rating

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Assembled as a formidable British supergroup featuring former Free bassist Andy Fraser and guitar virtuoso Chris Spedding, the band's debut is a masterclass in tight, muscular hard rock. The record relies on incredibly taut, blues-based riffing, Fraser's unmistakable, bouncing bass lines, and Steve Parsons' aggressive vocal delivery. Despite their immense potential, the original lineup fractured shortly after the album's release.

Genres

Tracklist

  1. World Park Junkies (3:12)
  2. Follow Me (4:50)
  3. Ol Jelly Roll (2:40)
  4. Brown-eyed Boy (2:48)
  5. Snakes And Swallowtails (4:06)
  6. Driving Sideways (4:10)
  7. Steal Away (6:07)
  8. Doctor Love (3:25)
  9. Broke A Feeling (4:11)

Credits

  • Sharks - primary artist
  • Andy Fraser - bass, piano
  • Marty Simon - drums
  • Chris Spedding - guitar
  • Ray Staff - lacquer cut by
  • Snips - lead vocals

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