Brave Belt I/Brave Belt II

by Brave Belt

Overview

Both of Brave Belt's albums are combined into one double-CD on this reissue, with the addition of a couple of bonus tracks. This was an odd transitional period for group leader Randy Bachman, as neither of the albums were that similar to either the Guess Who or Bachman-Turner Overdrive, but certainly (at least in hindsight) served to bridge the two acts. Brave Belt's debut, which comprises disc one, was country-folk-rock that strayed into the realm of Bachman's old chum Neil Young, whether penned by Bachman or Chad Allan, though Bachman's songwriting retained some of the hard rock-pop flavor of the Guess Who. There are lingering traces of wistful country-rock on Brave Belt II, especially on the two songs that Chad Allan co-wrote and played on before he left the band. But for the most part it finds the band drifting toward a much harder-rocking sound, particularly as most of the cuts feature Fred Turner's John Fogerty-with-a-squall vocals. Both of the bonus tracks are found on the second disc, and date from around early 1972. One is a cover of "Shakin' All Over," which of course Allan and Randy Bachman had made into a hit in the mid-'60s with the Guess Who. The other, "Hands and Faces," co-written by Allan and recorded prior to his exit from Brave Belt, reflects the quieter mellow rock sound of their first album. The reissue is embellished by thorough notes from John Einarson, co-author of Randy Bachman's autobiography. ~ Richie Unterberger

Product Details

Release Date:	07/01/2022
Label:	Wounded Bird
UPC:	0664140644724
Rank:	31133

Tracks

1. Crazy Arms, Crazy Eyes
2. Lifetime
3. Waitin' There for Me
4. I Am the Man
5. French Kiss
6. It's Over
7. Rock and Roll Band
8. Wandering Fantasy Girl
9. I Wouldn't Trade My Guitar for a Woman
10. Holy Train
11. Anyday Means Tomorrow
12. Scarecrow
13. Too Far Away
14. Dunrobin's Gone
15. Can You Feel It
16. Put It in a Song
17. Summer Soldier
18. Goodbye, Soul Shy
19. Never Comin' Home
20. Be a Good Man
21. Long Way 'Round
22. Another Way Out
23. Waterloo Country

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Brave Belt   Primary Artist
Ronnie Halldorson   Pedal Steel
Chris Allen   Piano,Vocals,Mandolin,Accordion,Keyboards,Guitar (Rhythm)
Wally Didduck   Fiddle
Randy Bachman   Bass,Guitar,Vocals,Guitar (Rhythm)
C.F. Turner   Vocals,Guitar (Bass)
Robbie Bachman   Drums,Vocals,Percussion

Technical Credits

John Hildebrand   Engineer
Jamie Sitar   Remastering
Bob Ericson   Composer
Dave Green   Remixing
Johnny Kidd   Composer
Mark Smith   Engineer
Randy Bachman   Composer,Producer,Liner Notes,Executive Producer
Brave Belt   Design
Brian Christian   Engineer
C.F. Turner   Composer
Chad Allan   Composer
Tim Bachman   Composer
Cub Richardson   Recording Technician
John Einarson   Liner Notes
Hans Sipma   Photography
John Malcolm   Graphic Design
Ed Thrasher   Art Direction