1.13 They Call It Love (But It Smells Like Pussy) (1976)
1.14 You Don't Know Me (1976)
1.15 Late Night Lady (1976)
1.16 Midnight of My Life (1976)
1.17 Let's Spend the Night Together (1976)
1.18 Soldier (1976)
1.19 Street Rat (1976)
1.20 Bluegrass Interval (1976)
1.21 Signed Sealed (1976)
1.22 Toe Rag (1977)
1.23 Smilin' in Tune (1977)
1.24 Saylarvee (1977)
Number of discs:
1
Description:
"Get Down To It 1973-1977" on CD brings together a carefully curated selection of recordings from Steve Marriott's fertile mid-seventies period, showcasing the raw power, soulfulness and songwriting craft that made him one of Britain's most distinctive rock voices. Across this collection you hear Marriott in full command of his gritty, blues-soaked vocal style and tough, guitar-driven arrangements, moving between hard rock, R&B, soul-influenced ballads and driving boogie. The tracks emphasize his love of groove and melody as much as his reputation for high-energy, almost incendiary performances, making this CD an ideal way to experience his post-band years in a focused time frame. The 1973-1977 window captures Marriott at a point where his sound is mature and confident, but still hungry and experimental, which gives the compilation a cohesive yet dynamic flow from start to finish. Steve Marriott first rose to fame with the Small Faces and later with Humble Pie, becoming known for a string of classic rock and mod anthems, celebrated albums and a reputation as one of the great British rock frontmen. His raspy, soulful voice influenced generations of singers, and his work in both bands left a lasting mark on rock, hard rock and blue-eyed soul. This CD spotlights how strongly that talent carried into the mid-seventies, underlining why fans and critics continue to rate him as a cult legend whose catalogue rewards deeper exploration. The set is released by Cleopatra / Cargo, a partnership known for reissues, archival releases and genre-focused catalog titles, particularly in rock, punk, metal and alternative music. Cleopatra has built a reputation for bringing historically important or cult artists back into circulation with thoughtfully compiled editions, while Cargo handles distribution with a strong presence in specialist and independent retail. Together, they tend to cater to collectors and aficionados who value depth, context and catalogue care--making this release especially appealing to fans seeking a solid, well-presented overview of Steve Marriott's 1973-1977 output.