Andwella - World's End (1970) [2016 Japanese Edition]

This band started life as a trio from Northern Ireland called Method, changing their name to Andwella's Dream after moving to London in 1968. After the first LP they were known simply as Andwella. The trio were fronted by Dave Lewis (guitar/keyboard/vocals), with Nigel Smith (bass/vocals) and Gordon Barton (drums). The "World's End" album was comprised entirely of Dave Lewis compositions, but most of the tracks were more mainstream with string orchestrations, brass arrangements and background vocals. The best tracks are the mid-tempo R&B influenced "I Got A Woman" with flute solo, jazzy piano and guitar; two tracks ("Reason For Living" and "Shadow Of The Night"), which sound similar to Traffic and the slow instrumental Michael Fitzhenry which featured some good guitar work and flute. The bands' last album, "People's People" was released in 1971, after which the band broke up in 1972.

Tracks:

1 Hold On To Your Mind
2 Lady Love
3 Michael Fitzhenry
4 I'm Just Happy To See You Get Her
5 Just How Long
6 World's End (Part One)
7 World's End (Part Two)
8 Back On The Road
9 I Got A Woman
10 Reason For Leaving
11 Shadow Of The Night

Personnel:

• Bass, Vocals – Nigel Smith
• Drums, Percussion – Gordon Barton
• Guitar, Flute, Piano, Lead Vocals – David Lewis
• Piano, Organ, Vocals – Dave McDougall