East West Review – And The Rain Came / More And More. 1969 USA ~ Kansas City, Missouri

East West Review are very much influenced by the ongoing horn rock movement of the late 60s. Blood Sweat & Tears, Chicago, and Chase can all be heard in these grooves. Excellent horn charts, and some pretty wild fuzz, especially on the B side. Good stuff.

3.5

The J.T. Cooke Band - Bright Blue Eyes / Lasting Man. 1982 USA-Kansas City

The J.T. Cooke Band were typical of their era. Not too far from REO Speedwagon or Journey, but a bit more raw with some nice lead guitar. As good as the groups that "made it" for better or worse. This is no underground classic, but it's well done. B side is more enjoyable here at PPR. BTW - there is no one named J.T. Cooke in the band.

Own. Antique Mall find in Newton, Kansas (2023).

12/21/23 (first listen / review); 1/1/25 (new entry)