The Web

Fully Interlocking

The Web Fully Interlocking
Label: Deram
Country: UK
Released: 1968
Format: Vinyl,LP,Album

Exploring "Fully Interlocking" by The Web

"Fully Interlocking," released in September 1968, is the debut album from the British band The Web. This album was issued under the Deram label, catalog number SML 1025. The Web is recognized for their unique blend of psychedelic rock, jazz-rock, and proto-prog music. The album showcases the band's diverse influences and innovative sound.

Production and Arrangement

The album was produced by Mike Vernon, a prominent figure in the British blues scene and founder of Blue Horizon Records. Vernon has a history of working with notable artists such as Fleetwood Mac and John Mayall. The arrangements for "Fully Interlocking" were crafted by Terry Noonan, who contributed orchestral direction that enhances the album's rich textures. The recording took place at Decca Studios in West Hampstead, London, ensuring high-quality sound for the era.

Musical Composition

The lineup features John L. Watson as the lead vocalist, whose powerful soul and blues-infused voice drives the album. Instrumentally, the band includes John Eaton on lead and 12-string guitars, Tony Edwards on rhythm guitar, and Dick Lee-Smith on bass guitar. The addition of Tom Harris on saxophones and woodwinds, along with Lennie Wright on vibraphone and drums, creates a layered sound. Kenny Beveridge also contributes on drums and percussion, solidifying the rhythmic foundation.

Track Highlights

The album consists of ten tracks, each displaying the band's eclectic style. Songs like "City Of Darkness" and "Hatton Mill Morning" highlight the band's ability to merge rock with jazz influences. The ambitious five-part suite "War Or Peace" serves as a conceptual exploration of anti-war themes, showcasing the band's creative vision. The interplay between the instruments, particularly the jazzy guitar duets and the use of vibraphone, creates a distinctive listening experience.

Connections to Future Projects

Members of The Web would later form two prominent bands: Samurai and Greenslade. Lennie Wright, who played vibraphone and drums on this album, was instrumental in founding these groups, indicating a continuity of musical exploration that extended beyond "Fully Interlocking."

This debut album by The Web was recorded in 1968 at Decca Studios in West Hampstead, London.

Tracklist

A1City Of Darkness
Written-By – Eaton*Written-By – Edwards*
A2Harold Dubbleyew
Written-By – Eaton*Written-By – Harris*
A3Hatton Mill Morning
Written-By – Eaton*
A4Green Side Up
Written-By – Harris*
A5Wallpaper
Written-By – Eaton*Written-By – Harris*
A6Did You Die Four Years Ago Tonight?
Written-By – Eaton*Written-By – Wright*
B1Watcha Kelele
Written-By – Edwards*
B2Reverend J. McKinnon
Written-By – Eaton*
B3Sunday Joint
Written-By – Eaton*Written-By – Wright*
War Or Peace

Credits

  • Bass Guitar – Dick Lee-Smith
  • Design [Cover] – Decca Publicity Art Department
  • Directed By [Orchestra], Arranged By [Musical Arrangements] – Terry Noonan
  • Engineer [Recording] – Derek Varnals
  • Guitar – John Eaton
  • Guitar – Tony Edwards
  • Lacquer Cut By – W
  • Liner Notes – Bob Dawbarn
  • Liner Notes – Colin Bostock-Smith
  • Liner Notes – Dave Dee
  • Liner Notes – Mickie Most
  • Liner Notes – Mike D'abo
  • Percussion – Kenny Beveridge
  • Percussion – Lennie Wright
  • Producer, Liner Notes – Mike Vernon
  • Saxophone, Flute – Tom Harris
  • Vocals – John L. Watson
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ROCK Pop Rock Psychedelic Rock Jazz-Rock
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