Tempest (album)

"Tempest" is the 1973 debut album of the band of the same name, and features Allan on guitar, violin and backing vocals. He also contributed to the compositions. The band was put together by Jon Hiseman, but the tunes were for a large part co-written with members of the band. The album was recorded in London in late 1972 at AIR London Recording Studios. The band was modeled on Cream, but had a more progressive sound. The album sounds surprisingly good to this day. Allan was starting to get his recorded sound in order, and his playing sounds better and more assertive than on "Belladonna". There are plenty guitar solos throughout. "Strangeher" is a good example: The tune is based on a simple boogie riff, but Allan takes his solo far beyond simple pentatonics. "Upon Tomorrow" features Allan on violin.

Track listing

Tempest: Tempest (1973) (D) (YT)

	Track title	Composer	Length	Comments.
1.	Gorgon	Hiseman/Clarke/Holdsworth	5:41
2.	Foyers of Fun	Hiseman/Clarke/Holdsworth	3:38	Guitar solo 1.27-2.07
3.	Dark House	Hiseman/Clarke/Holdsworth	5:00
4.	Brothers	Hiseman/Holdsworth	3:35	Guitar solo 2.15-2.42
5.	Up and On	John Edwards/Holdsworth	4:16	Guitar solo 2.41-3.06
6.	Grey and Black	Clarke/Suzy Bottomley	2:26
7.	Strangeher	Clarke/Hiseman	4:07	Guitar solo 1.55-2.56
8.	Upon Tomorrow	Clem Clempson/Hiseman	6:15	Violin solo 0.00-2.08, guitar solo 3.58-4.39

Allan Holdsworth: Guitar, violin, backing vocals
Jon Hiseman: Drums
Mark Clarke: Bass
Paul Williams: Vocals

Links

AH Archives: https://www.facebook.com/AllanHoldsworthArchives/posts/191580797682488

Ed's blog: http://threadoflunacy.blogspot.no/2017/06/3-tempest.html

Discogs: https://www.discogs.com/Tempest-Tempest/release/3184785

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ve3qTSCSTu4&list=OLAK5uy_nnrYGDNkAJi32C7hj0S2QNm78NmI2qpxw

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tempest_(UK_band)