Manorisms
Released in 1977, Wet Willie's debut on their new label Epic entitled "Manorisms", was an excellent album which was more pop than their past southern "Dixie Rock" releases on
the Capricorn label. Wet Willie's style had changed with the addition of new memebers into the band such as Larry Berwalk who replaced Ricky Hirsch on lead guitar,Theophilius
Lively who replaced Lewis Ross on drums, Marshall Smith replaced Wick Larsen on guitar. Original members Jimmy Hall (lead vocals, harmonica & saxes), Jack Hall (bass & vocals)
and Michael Duke (keyboards and lead vocals) still remained with the group. Standout cuts are "Rainman", "Make You Feel Love Again","We Got Lovin'", "Street Corner Serenade"
(which was the hit off the album), and "One Track Mind" (which recalls the old Wet Willie sound). I found this cd to sound flat, obviously it wasn't remastered for improved
fidelity. Also, the inner cd sleeve is pretty cheap with no liner notes what so ever. The whole packaging of the cd seems cheap. I'm surprised Wounded Bird Records would
release a product like this. I've several other cd's on their label and all sound great and the packaging is superior to this. Sony Special Products had something to do with
this release so I guess that pretty much tells the story on why the cd sounds bad and the packaging is what it is. If you enjoyed listening to past Wet Willie albums such as
"The Wetter The Better", "Drippin" Wet", and "Keep On Smilin'", etc. then you won't be disappointed in "Manorisms". Recommended.
the Capricorn label. Wet Willie's style had changed with the addition of new memebers into the band such as Larry Berwalk who replaced Ricky Hirsch on lead guitar,Theophilius
Lively who replaced Lewis Ross on drums, Marshall Smith replaced Wick Larsen on guitar. Original members Jimmy Hall (lead vocals, harmonica & saxes), Jack Hall (bass & vocals)
and Michael Duke (keyboards and lead vocals) still remained with the group. Standout cuts are "Rainman", "Make You Feel Love Again","We Got Lovin'", "Street Corner Serenade"
(which was the hit off the album), and "One Track Mind" (which recalls the old Wet Willie sound). I found this cd to sound flat, obviously it wasn't remastered for improved
fidelity. Also, the inner cd sleeve is pretty cheap with no liner notes what so ever. The whole packaging of the cd seems cheap. I'm surprised Wounded Bird Records would
release a product like this. I've several other cd's on their label and all sound great and the packaging is superior to this. Sony Special Products had something to do with
this release so I guess that pretty much tells the story on why the cd sounds bad and the packaging is what it is. If you enjoyed listening to past Wet Willie albums such as
"The Wetter The Better", "Drippin" Wet", and "Keep On Smilin'", etc. then you won't be disappointed in "Manorisms". Recommended.
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