"Air Cut" is the fourth studio album by Curved Air, released in 1973. Following the departure of three of the band's founding members, the lineup of the band underwent significant changes. Only Sonja Kristina and Mike Wedgwood remained from the previous album. This shift in personnel led to a notable change in the band's musical direction.
With a more rock-oriented approach, Air Cut marked a departure from the experimental and progressive rock sounds of their earlier work. The album showcased a tighter, more straightforward rock sound, reflecting the new dynamics within the band. The change in direction was also influenced by the new members who joined Curved Air for this album.
Air Cut continued to build on Curved Air's reputation for blending various musical styles, but with a stronger emphasis on rock elements compared to their earlier, more eclectic sound. The album’s production and songwriting highlight the band's adaptation to a changing musical landscape and their efforts to maintain their distinctiveness in a shifting industry.
Despite the lineup changes and the shift in style, Air Cut represents an important phase in Curved Air's evolution, capturing the band's efforts to reinvent themselves while staying true to their core musical identity.
