Open (Blues Image album) explained

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?'"

Track listing

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

1. "Love Is the Answer" – 2:35
2. "Running the Water" – 2:37
3. "Clean Love" – 7:49
4. "La Bamba" (Traditional; arranged by Blues Image) – 2:26
5. "Consuelate" – 1:15
6. "Ride Captain Ride" – 3:46
7. "Pay My Dues" – 3:49
8. "Fugue U" – 0:50
9. "Parchman Farm" (Mose Allison) – 2:49
10. "Wrath of Daisey" – 1:31
11. "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