Servant

Shallow Water Tunesmith 1979
Straightforward hard-edged rock is what the Tunesmith label's debut is all about. Not as radical as say Resurrection Band or Bamabas which is one reason I initially let this one go, but after reacquiring it later I've come to realize it's good stuff. No real hints of their later new wave direction as Shallow Water seems more in line with 70's classic rock. Sandie Brock and Bob Hardy share the lead vocal spotlight while Bruce Wright churns out the riffs. Pointed lyrics endorsing commitment and simple lifestyles. 'Jesus Star', 'Holy Roller Blues', heavy cover of 'Watergrave'. Some copies on red vinyl. KS