Recorded in just two days, "Watt" is a raw, high-energy album that captures Ten Years After in a transitional phase, leaning into a heavier, more experimental sound. It's a fascinating document of a band pushing its boundaries.
- The album was famously recorded in just two days at Olympic Studios in London. It was the band's first album to feature their name spelled out in full on the cover. "Watt" reached number 128 on the Billboard 200 in the US.
- The album's working title was "The Reason Why." The cover art, featuring a partially obscured band photograph, was designed by R.S. Harris. The track "I Say Rock On" was a non-album single released around the same time.
- The album was produced by Ten Years After themselves. Despite its raw sound, it followed the commercial success of "Cricklewood Green." It was released on the Chrysalis Records label.
Ten Years After was a British rock band formed in 1967. They were known for their blend of blues, hard rock, and psychedelic influences, with a particular emphasis on virtuosic guitar playing. At the time of "Watt," the band was riding the success of their previous album "Cricklewood Green" and was looking to further explore a heavier sound.
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