Edgewood — Ship Of Labor 1972 (USA, Hard/Progressive Rock) Full Album

The founders of Edgewood were members of the last line-up of the Memphis group “The Gentrys“ David Beaver, Steve Spear and Jim Tarbutton. In 1970, David Mayo, Pat Taylor and Joel Williams joined the band, replacing Mike Bleecker on drums. The group took a new name from the street where Taylor lived. Several months before signing a contract with the small Memphis label TMI, the guys created their own material, rehearsed a lot and performed in local clubs. Created through the efforts of the musicians, “Ship Of Labor” contained both long and complex songs with a progressive slant, as well as commercial hits that were well suited for broadcast on FM radio. Critics compared their work to the work of Ambrosia and even Kansas, especially noting the harmonious singing of three excellent vocalists - Beaver, Mayo and Taylor. Over the next year, Edgewood served as TMI’s house band, continued to play in clubs, and opened for every major Memphis act, from Jeff Beck to Deep Purple. The guys also recorded material for the next album, which was never released. Due to financial problems, the group was disbanded at the end of 1972. Tracks: 01. Ain’t Had No Lovin’ - 00:00 02. Why Don’t You Listen - 04:32 03. Burden Of Lies - 09:34 04. Ship Of Labor - 13:28 05. Unconscious Friend - 20:03 06. Medieval People - 23:18 07. We Both Stand To Lose - 27:02 08. What You See - 31:47 09. Silent - 34:54 Personnel: David Mayo - vocals, guitar, keyboards David Beaver - vocals, keyboards Jim Tarbutton - lead guitar Pat Taylor - vocals, guitar Steve Spear - bass Joel Williams - drums, percussion