Human Condition

by Canned Heat

Overview

Canned Heat lived on the wild side while enjoying immense popularity, primarily during the early to late '70s. This production marks vocalist Bob "The Bear" Hite's last complete recording with the band due to his passing on April 5, 1981. Recorded in 1977 and released in 1978, this set features guest appearances by blues-rock guitarist Harvey Mandel and backing vocals by the Chambers Brothers on selected tracks. Essentially, this affair features a fairly typical exposition of what many listeners would come to expect, as the group works its way through a series of high-octane blues, rock, and boogie motifs. Hite was in good form throughout while also displaying potent chops as a viable blues harpist whereas guitarists Mark Skyer, Chris Morgan, and Mandel implement raucous crunch chords amid some scathing lead lines. Hence, this effort represents a hearty snapshot of the quintet's overall appeal. There are some memorable tracks here, although this offering didn't garner widespread recognition upon its initial release. ~ Glenn Astarita

Product Details

Release Date:	10/01/2002
Label:	Aim Records
UPC:	0752211107121
Rank:	94845

Tracks

1. Strut My Stuff
2. Hot Money
3. House of Blue Lights
4. Just Got to Be There
5. You Just Got to Rock
6. Human Condition
7. She's Lookin' Good
8. Open Up Your Back Door
9. Wrapped Up

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Canned Heat   Primary Artist
Harvey Mandel   Guest Artist,Guitar
The Chambers Brothers   Guest Artist,Vocals (Background)
Mark Skyer   Vocals (Background),Guitar,Vocals
Chris Morgan   Guitar
Richard Hite   Bass
Adolfo de la Parra   Drums
Bob Hite   Vocals,Harmonica
Greg Topper   Piano

Technical Credits

Freddie Slack   Composer
Don Raye   Composer
Pink Anderson   Composer
Chris Morgan   Composer
Mark Skyer   Composer
Richard Hite   Composer
Adolfo de la Parra   Composer
Alan Wilson   Composer
Canned Heat   Producer
Dirk Dalton   Engineer
Bob Hite   Composer
Norman Wagner   Composer
Jack Ttanna   Composer,Photography