Breakfast: It’s Time For Breakfast

What a gem this one is! The band is Breakfast, hailing from Dortmund, Germany. They formed in 1974 and released their debut album It’s Time For Breakfast the following year, released on Sky Records. Unfortunately, this would be their one and only album before disbanding in 1979. Sireena Records recognizes a good thing when they hear it and pulled this one out of the vaults, complete with no less than eight bonus tracks. These tracks were earmarked for the follow up album that never came. After listening to the album for the first time it is a wonder the band did not become more popular. It is indeed excellent, and so representative of mid ‘70s rock music. What you might not expect is the southern rock element present and talk about great hooks and melodies. This band had all the tools to take the world by storm, but it just wasn’t meant to be, for whatever the reason.

There is something about this music that just feels good. The infectious melodies, the outstanding vocals, the playful instrumentation, it is all here for anyone remotely interested in ‘70s rock music. The first track “Needing You� has propulsive rhythms, infectious lead and backing vocals, a top-notch chorus, and fiery guitar solos, all enveloped with a southern rock charm. The sublime vocal harmonies really hit home for me. “Joan Parker� is part ballad/part upbeat melodic rock with gorgeous lead guitar and vocals. “Starlight� should have been a ‘70s FM hit with its addictive chorus and infectious guitar work supplemented with tasty organ. The instrumentation is just on the edge of being proggy. The soaring vocals in “Hey Girl� and the country tinged “Mother Nature� with its hippie aura and uplifting harmonies are more album highlights. “Everyday� is also excellent with its smart rhythms and fantastic organ solo.

The bonus tracks are also very good beginning with the fun and upbeat feel-good rocker “My Old Beat Up Mustang� followed by “Roads�, a smooth rock song reminding me of Steely Dan. The catchy and bluesy “Don’t Want To Know� with its stabbing lead guitar, the funky southern rock of “You Wish You Knew�, and the charming ballad “The Beginning� are all fine tunes.

This is a long-forgotten album brought back to life for all rock fans to savour while never forgetting all the great music the ‘70s had to offer. Easily recommended.

Track Listing:
1. Needing You
2. Joan Parker
3. Starlight
4. Mother Nature
5. Everyday
6. Silverlight
7. Hey Girl
8. Thousand Miles
9. Let Me Love You
10. Tramp
Bonus Tracks
11. My Old Beat Up Mustang
12. Roads
13. Don’t Want To Know
14. You Wish You Knew
15. The Beginning
16. Ode To The Simple Life
17. Valley Of Love
18. Don’t Stop Me

Added: April 2nd 2023
Reviewer: Jon Neudorf
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