The Filth is the first album by the noted British blues band, Sonny Black's Blues Band, fronted by songwriter, guitarist and singer Bill Boazman. It was recorded over the period of 1983 to 1987 and released by Boazman as a private pressing, sold at gigs.album sleeve notes Boazman was formerly a solo artist and had performed with Heron.
Track listing
Side 1
"Blues Is Here To Stay" "Don't Touch Me" "Jookin'" (recorded live at Dingwalls, Camden Lock, summer 1987) "Last Night" "Talk To Me, Baby" "Function" (not listed on sleeve - recorded live at the Boar's Head, Wickham, summer 1987)
Side 2
"The Filth" "After All These Years" "Sidetracked" "The Thrill Is Gone" "Bring It On Home" "Woodcray Rag"
Personnel Bill Boazman - vocals, lead and slide guitar Dave Bispham - drums Dick Jones - bass Paul Swinton - vocal, harmonica, guitar Maggie Jarvis - organ Ian Smith - bass Frank Sidebottom - piano
Production Production: Terry Dobney Editing: Simon Mayor Mastering: "The Producers", Camden Town
Studio tracks
Sound engineer: Nick Horne at Woodcray Studios, Wokingham, 1983 to 1986 Mixing: "Deaf Boy" Fuller
Live tracks
Recording: Andy Hyland Mixing: Andy Hyland
References