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