Open is Blues Image's second album and most acclaimed album, which featured the No. 4 hit single, "Ride Captain Ride".

Critical reception

Robert Christgau, writing in The Village Voice, wrote in a contemporary review: "Great single, mediocre (though improved) album. Do we really need another 'Parchman Farm?'"

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Track listing

All songs composed and arranged by Blues Image; except where noted.

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"Love Is the Answer" – 2:35

"Running the Water" – 2:37

"Clean Love" – 7:49

"La Bamba" (Traditional; arranged by Blues Image) – 2:26

"Consuelate" – 1:15

"Ride Captain Ride" – 3:46

"Pay My Dues" – 3:49

"Fugue U" – 0:50

"Parchman Farm" (Mose Allison) – 2:49

"Wrath of Daisey" – 1:31

"Take Me" – 7:35

Personnel

Blues Image

Mike Pinera – lead guitar, lead vocals

Skip Konte – keyboards

Malcolm Jones – bass

Manny Bertematti – drums

Joe Lala – percussion, backing vocals

Additional personnel

Kent Henry – guitars

References

External links

1970 albums

Blues Image albums

Albums produced by Richard Podolor

Atco Records albums

Open (Blues Image album)