"One of These Days" is a compelling opening track with good all-round instrumentation, even if it does drag on a bit. There are some worthwhile exceptions, however. Although bassist Leo Lyons and drummer Ric Lee provide the band with a foundation that is both workable and firm, Ten Years After does not use this rhythmic support to the best possible advantage. Chick Churchill's potential as an additional soloist, for example, is stupidly wasted by having him play only rhythm accompaniment on piano and organ behind Lee's numerous leads. Vocal melodies and guitar lines are virtually indistinguishable from one song to the next and few arrangements highlight anything besides Alvin Lee and his two, three or four guitar parts. The original material and arrangments are terribly lame. The record is an improvement over the disastrous Watt, but hardly a sufficient one. There are a couple of Alvin Lee guitar specials, several low key attempts at relevant social commentary, and a lot of underdeveloped unsuccessful music. A Space in Time, the group's first album for Columbia, re-hashes most of the material on the last four Ten Years After releases. The album reached #17 in America, though it faltered in the U.K., getting to just #36.Like a hamster running on a treadmill, Ten Years After is expending energy without moving. However, they had lacked a pop hit that many of their peers had achieved.Īnd although the ethereal “I’d Love To Change The World” peaked at just #40 in the U.S., becoming their biggest success in the States, it further established them on FM radio, helping A Space In Time go Platinum. In America, their three previous efforts all had solid success, thanks to their performance at Woodstock and subsequent exposure in the festival’s film. and Columbia Records in the U.S., Ten Years After, comprised of vocalist-songwriter-guitarist Alvin Lee, bass guitarist Leo Lyons, keyboardist Chick Churchill, and drummer Ric Lee, had consistently achieved Top 10 sales in their native U.K. It includes their best known track, “I’d Love To Change The World.” At the time the album was released on Chrysalis in the U.K. The 1971 title returned on 2-CDs and 2-LP Half-Speed Master 180g vinyl on March 17, 2023, via Chrysalis Records.Ī Space In Time, the band’s sixth, and best selling album, was originally released in August 1971, and saw the band taking a more melodic direction from previous efforts. Nancy Wilson Talks About the Moment She Knew Heart Had Made Itīritish classic rock legends Ten Years After’s classic album, A Space In Time, has gotten a belated 50th Anniversary remix.Def Leppard Joins Royal Philharmonic Orchestra on ‘Drastic Symphonies’.The Who’s ‘Face Dances’: After Tragedy, Transition.The 5 Album of the Year Grammys From 1970-1974.David Johansen Documentary From Martin Scorsese, ‘Personality Crisis,’ Coming.Ten Years After Reissue ‘A Space in Time’ For 50th Anniversary.Ian Hunter New Album Features Jeff Beck and All-Star Cast.Talking Heads’ ‘Stop Making Sense’ Concert Film Restored For Theaters, Vinyl.John Sebastian in Conversation: Recapturing the Lovin’ Spoonful ‘Magic’.Joni Mitchell’s ‘Ladies of the Canyon’: Painting the Canvas.Leon Russell ‘Signature Songs’ Gets Reissue: Listen.Jackson Browne Pens Tribute To David Lindley: ‘My World Is Shattered’.Rock Stars Celebrated Chuck Berry Upon His Passing in 2017.Elliott Landy’s ‘The Band Photographs: Volume 2’ Book on Kickstarter.Rascals’ Cavaliere and Cornish Set ‘Time Peace’ Tour.Bobby Whitlock Talks Derek & the Dominos’ Legacy.Radio Hits in March 1977: Singles Making ‘Moves’.The Motels’ Marty Jourard Recaps Capitol Records Era, Band Reunions.
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