{"product_id":"brian-augers-oblivion-express-second-wind-reissue","title":"BRIAN AUGER'S OBLIVION EXPRESS - Second Wind (Reissue)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLP - Standard Edition Black Vinyl (2026 Repress). \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrut Records\u003c\/strong\u003e highlights a landmark in British jazz-rock with \u003cem\u003eSecond Wind\u003c\/em\u003e, the 1972 album from keyboard visionary \u003cstrong\u003eBrian Auger\u003c\/strong\u003e and his powerhouse group \u003cstrong\u003eOblivion Express\u003c\/strong\u003e. Capturing a fully matured lineup, the record finds Auger expanding his fusion language - bridging jazz sophistication, funk-driven rhythm, and soul-infused songwriting with the clarity and fire that defined his early ’70s work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThough Auger’s roots lie in the lineage of hard-swinging jazz organ and the improvisational fire of the ’60s British scene, he has never been an artist content with tradition. With Second Wind, he moves further into a hybrid language that fuses rhythm with harmonic depth and groove, without sacrificing sophistication. His playing is expansive yet precise, translating the electricity of live performance into a studio work that breathes with immediacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of this era of Oblivion Express is the telepathic rapport among its members. Vocalist \u003cstrong\u003eAlex Ligertwood\u003c\/strong\u003e (in one of his earliest major recordings before \u003cstrong\u003eSantana\u003c\/strong\u003e fame) brings a soulful intensity that feels both grounded and forward- looking. Second Wind contains tracks that have become deeply significant in Auger’s discography - original compositions \u003cem\u003eSecond Wind\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eTruth\u003c\/em\u003e to name a few - but it was Auger's high octane revisioning of \u003cstrong\u003eEddie Harris\u003c\/strong\u003e' \u003cem\u003eFreedom Jazz Dance\u003c\/em\u003e, (adding new lyrics to the original instrumental) that genuinely broke barriers. The track became a DJ friendly classic and highlighted the groups deeply original approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rhythm section of \u003cstrong\u003eBarry Dean\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eRobbie McIntosh\u003c\/strong\u003e balances weight and fluidity, giving Auger the space to stretch across Hammond organ, Rhodes, and keys with characteristic boldness. Their collective sound is one of seamless motion: jazz-inflected lines swelling into rock-driven crescendos, funk-leaning grooves locking with vocal hooks, moments of quiet clarity emerging between bursts of improvisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSecond Wind\u003c\/em\u003e stands as a pivotal moment in Auger’s discography: a record that bridges the exploratory spirit of his earlier projects with the more groove-oriented approach that would soon bring international attention. More than five decades later, it remains a vivid document of a band carving out its own language. Music born of instinct, collaboration, and a restless desire to push beyond the expected.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Strut Records","offers":[{"title":"LP - Vinyl","offer_id":57054661706073,"sku":"SDZ-04936","price":30.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/3455\/0945\/files\/Brian_Auger_s_Oblivion_Express_-_Second_Wind_-_2026_Strut_Records_Reissue.jpg?v=1768300166","url":"https:\/\/spindizzyrecords.com\/products\/brian-augers-oblivion-express-second-wind-reissue","provider":"Spindizzy Dublin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}