Save Me
Omnivore, 2024
9/10
A German outfit who specialized in Euro Disco sounds, the ‘70s were good to Silver Convention, and this 1975 debut album lives again with 5 bonus tracks from the vocalists Linda G. Thompson, Penny McLean and Jackie Carter.
The bouncy bass of the title track starts, where lively keys and plenty of dance floor ready spirit arrives, and it isn’t long until the soulful group vocals of “Tiger Baby” makes for a smooth and playful climate.
Deeper into the original album, “Chains Of Love” does carry an intimate spirit via the mature keys, warm guitar and soothing dreaminess, while “Please Don’t Change The Chords Of This Song” emits soft melodies and gorgeous singing that tugs on the heartstrings.
Of the bonus tracks, “Fly, Robin, Fly (12” Version)” uses strings strategically amid the dense beat, and “I Like It (Special Disco Edit)” bounces and shakes with a retro energy that’s as contagious as it is timeless.
Although the band only existed for 5 years, they sure did get a lot done, and this first of six album(!) with the producers and songwriters Sylvester Levay and Stephan Prager has proven to be a masterpiece of soul and disco sounds.
Travels well with: Honey Made- Charge It To The Band Fund; Bayou City Funk- Down To Funk