B.L.T. by Robin Trower, Jack Bruce and Bill Lordan

B.L.T.

by Robin Trower, Jack Bruce and Bill Lordan

Released: February 02, 1981

Blues rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Chart Success.

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The Album

Notable tracks include "Into Money," which showcases Trower's signature guitar sound, and "No Island Lost," which highlights Bruce's distinctive vocals and writing skills. "B.L.T." is a collaborative studio album by British rock musicians Jack Bruce and Robin Trower, along with drummer Bill Lordan. This marked the first collaboration between Bruce and Trower, both former members of Procol Harum albeit at different periods.

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Interesting Facts

The album consists of ten rock songs, five…

The album consists of ten rock songs, five of which were written by Jack Bruce and Pete Brown, known for their collaborations during the Cream era.

The creation of "B.L.T." forged a strong musical…

The creation of "B.L.T." forged a strong musical partnership between Bruce and Trower, leading to two more studio albums together over the subsequent years.

Released in 1981, the album name is an…

Released in 1981, the album name is an acronym for Bruce, Lordan, and Trower.

The remaining five were the result of a…

The remaining five were the result of a joint effort by Bruce and Trower.

The tracks on the album cover a spectrum…

The tracks on the album cover a spectrum of rock sub-genres, with some enjoying significant radio airplay.

Then

Reception

Despite mixed reviews, the album charted well, reaching 37 on the Billboard 200 and achieving further success in the UK.

Full background

The Complete Album Story

"B.L.T." is a collaborative studio album by British rock musicians Jack Bruce and Robin Trower, along with drummer Bill Lordan. Released in 1981, the album name is an acronym for Bruce, Lordan, and Trower. This marked the first collaboration between Bruce and Trower, both former members of Procol Harum albeit at different periods.

The album consists of ten rock songs, five of which were written by Jack Bruce and Pete Brown, known for their collaborations during the Cream era. The remaining five were the result of a joint effort by Bruce and Trower. Despite mixed reviews, the album charted well, reaching 37 on the Billboard 200 and achieving further success in the UK. The creation of "B.L.T." forged a strong musical partnership between Bruce and Trower, leading to two more studio albums together over the subsequent years.

The tracks on the album cover a spectrum of rock sub-genres, with some enjoying significant radio airplay. Notable tracks include "Into Money," which showcases Trower's signature guitar sound, and "No Island Lost," which highlights Bruce's distinctive vocals and writing skills. The album is seen as a significant release in both Bruce and Trower's discographies and an interesting experiment in combining their styles.

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