Recorded at the Isle of Wight Festival in 1970, 'Live Taste' stands as a testament to the sheer force and fire of Rory Gallagher’s early trio. This isn’t your standard blues album—here, Taste transform the genre into something visceral, kinetic, and unmistakably alive. Gallagher’s searing guitar work, matched by the relentless rhythm section of John Wilson and Richard McCracken, turns every track into a cathartic journey. The setlist is a blend of originals and inspired covers, each delivered with a sense of urgency that pushes the blues into new, electrifying territory. What makes 'Live Taste' so compelling is its unfiltered authenticity; you can almost feel the sweat and electricity of the stage, hear the crowd’s anticipation, and sense a band on the cusp of myth. For collectors, this album is a vital document of a band whose influence rippled far beyond their years together, and for listeners, it’s a chance to experience blues-rock distilled to its most exhilarating essence. If you crave music that feels both raw and transcendent, 'Live Taste' deserves a place on your turntable.
Track List:
A1 - Sugar Mama -
A2 - Gamblin' Blues -
A3 - Feel So Good Part 1 -
B1 - Feel So Good Part 2 -
B2 - Catfish -
B3 - Same Old Story -