Part of a low priced series of CD’s from Alchemy (formerly NMC). Steve Marriott made his name in the Small Faces, followed by Humble Pie, a straight ahead blues rock outfit and the band became massive in the US.

A good selection of songs across Steve Marriott’s career but sadly the inlay sleeve has no song writing credits, line-ups or where the songs originate. Highlights include a faithful cover of ‘Oh Well’, a live rendition of Humble Pie’s ‘Don’t Need No Doctor’ (which was brutalised by WASP some years ago) and ‘Stay With Me Baby’. ‘Tin Soldier’ by the Small Faces is here in a live version but no other Small Faces tracks are on the disc which is a shame.

Not a bad introduction but very sparse info and none of the big hits by the Small Faces either.

***

Review by Jason Ritchie

***** Out of this world | **** Pretty damn fine |
*** OK, approach with caution unless you are a fan |
** Instant bargain bin fodder | * Ugly. Just ugly