Landslide
1972
Two Sided Fantasy
01. Doin' What I Want 5:08
02. Creepy Feelin' 4:01
03. Everybody Knows (Slippin') 7:18
04. Dream Traveler 4:37
05. Susan 5:54
06. Sad And Lonely 3:01
07. Little Bird 4:58
08. Happy 5:51
Ed Cass — lead vocals, drums, percussion
Billy Savoca — lead guitar, vocals, slide guitar
Joseph «Joey» Caglioti — guitar
Bobby Sallustio — bass
Tommy Caglioti — drums, percussion, sitar
It's interesting to note that in the early and mid-1970s Capitol Records had some fantastic acts signed to recording contracts. Unfortunately, the label's focus was on boogie bands such as Grand Funk Railroad, relegating even more deserving outfits like Food and Long Island's Landslide to instant oblivion.
In terms of bibliographical information, there doesn't seem to be a great deal of stuff readily available on this New York quartet. What little I've found comes from the liner notes on their LP. The line up consisted of drummer Tommy Caglioti, Joseph Caglioti, singer Ed Cass, bassist Bobby Sallustio and lead guitarist Billy Savoca. Prior to forming Landslide, Joseph and Tommy Caglioti and Sallusito had played in the blues band Trax. Following it's break up, Sallustio dropped out of music to attend college, but within a short period, decided to form a new band with his former partners. The three promptly recruited vocalist Cass and guitarist Savoca (who had been playing in the band Gullotos). The five piece began playing local clubs as Hot Waks before metamorphosing into Landslide.
Released in 1972, their sole album "Two Sided Fantasy" was apparently a self-produced effort (credited to Proud Productions, Inc.). With four of the five members contributing material the album offered up an enjoyable mix of blues-rock ('Everybody Knows (Slippin')'), Manassas-styled Latin-flavored rock ('Doin' What I Want') and conventional hard rock ('Happy'). Exemplified by tracks such as the leadoff rocker 'Doin' What I Want' ' the album offered up strong melodies, taunt vocals and Savoca's always tasty guitar. While the entire album is good, highlights include 'Dream Traveler' (be sure to check out Savoca's lead guitar) and the closer 'Happy'.
1972
Two Sided Fantasy
01. Doin' What I Want 5:08
02. Creepy Feelin' 4:01
03. Everybody Knows (Slippin') 7:18
04. Dream Traveler 4:37
05. Susan 5:54
06. Sad And Lonely 3:01
07. Little Bird 4:58
08. Happy 5:51
Ed Cass — lead vocals, drums, percussion
Billy Savoca — lead guitar, vocals, slide guitar
Joseph «Joey» Caglioti — guitar
Bobby Sallustio — bass
Tommy Caglioti — drums, percussion, sitar
It's interesting to note that in the early and mid-1970s Capitol Records had some fantastic acts signed to recording contracts. Unfortunately, the label's focus was on boogie bands such as Grand Funk Railroad, relegating even more deserving outfits like Food and Long Island's Landslide to instant oblivion.
In terms of bibliographical information, there doesn't seem to be a great deal of stuff readily available on this New York quartet. What little I've found comes from the liner notes on their LP. The line up consisted of drummer Tommy Caglioti, Joseph Caglioti, singer Ed Cass, bassist Bobby Sallustio and lead guitarist Billy Savoca. Prior to forming Landslide, Joseph and Tommy Caglioti and Sallusito had played in the blues band Trax. Following it's break up, Sallustio dropped out of music to attend college, but within a short period, decided to form a new band with his former partners. The three promptly recruited vocalist Cass and guitarist Savoca (who had been playing in the band Gullotos). The five piece began playing local clubs as Hot Waks before metamorphosing into Landslide.
Released in 1972, their sole album "Two Sided Fantasy" was apparently a self-produced effort (credited to Proud Productions, Inc.). With four of the five members contributing material the album offered up an enjoyable mix of blues-rock ('Everybody Knows (Slippin')'), Manassas-styled Latin-flavored rock ('Doin' What I Want') and conventional hard rock ('Happy'). Exemplified by tracks such as the leadoff rocker 'Doin' What I Want' ' the album offered up strong melodies, taunt vocals and Savoca's always tasty guitar. While the entire album is good, highlights include 'Dream Traveler' (be sure to check out Savoca's lead guitar) and the closer 'Happy'.