Artists' lps that don't get the respect deserved

One of my all-time favorite rock albums, which has never seemed to get the recognition that IMO it deserves, is "Projections," by The Blues Project, ca. 1966.

My favorite cut on the album:  "Steve’s Song," composed and sung by Steve Katz.  Who later, BTW, composed and sang my favorite song on the much more widely acclaimed self-titled Blood, Sweat & Tears album, "Sometimes In Winter."

Regards,
-- Al

Hi Gpgr4blu,

I can't really provide any meaningful insight re your question.  I have two versions, an original LP I purchased in the late 1960s and subsequently played pretty much to death on low fi equipment, and the 2-cd "Anthology" set which includes "Projections" as well as other material.  The sonics of the Anthology set vary somewhat among the different cuts, and in all cases are far from audiophile caliber, but are generally not so bad that I can't enjoy the music.

BTW, Steve Katz recently published a memoir, "Blood, Sweat, and My Rock 'n' Roll Years:  Is Steve Katz a Rock Star?", which seems to be getting a lot of favorable commentary and may be of interest to anyone who is a fan of the music and musicians of that era.  I suspect that I'll be picking up an autographed copy later in the year at one of the nostalgic talks/informal performances he gives periodically in small venues (as listed at his website).

Best regards,
-- Al