Wicked Lady was founded as a trio by Northampton singer-guitarist Martin Weaver formed in 1968. However, Wicked Lady never came within a whisper of the stratospheric status attained by Cream, or the Jimi Hendrix Experience. The band’s liberal use of feedback — and large biker following, kept them relegated to clubs, even during the twilight hours of the psychedelic era. The band never had a legitimate release back in 1968-70 when this material was originally recorded. The band split in 1970 but the trio would later re-unite in a more psychedelic and progressive outfit called the Dark. During the turbulent years of 1970-72, Wicked Lady recorded some songs on a stolen 2 track Revox, and it is those tracks that make up this CD. They capture, not only, something of the anger, pain and genius of Wicked Lady, but also tell of the narcotics consumed at the time. As such the music is hard and honest and perfect for evil guitar listeners. Psychedelic hard-rock or early heavy metal? 01 - Run The Night 02 - War Cloud 03 - The Axeman Cometh 04 - Life And Death 05 - Wicked Lady 06 - Out Of The Dark 07 - Rebel 08 - Living On The Edge LINK
