Compass - No More Whiskey

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Review by Richard Koreneef

No More Whiskey by Compass – A Hidden Gem from 1974 Alright, let me tell ya about this little trip down memory lane. No More Whiskey by Compass isn’t exactly the kind of album you’d stumble across every day. Released in ‘74 under the MAM label, it’s got that raw, unfiltered Classic Rock vibe that screams UK through and through. Produced by Gordon Mills (side A) and Leapy Lee (side B), this record feels like someone threw a bunch of talented musicians into a room, handed them instruments, and said, “Go nuts.” And honestly? It works. The title track, "No More Whiskey," hits hard right outta the gate. It's one of those songs where you can almost smell the smoky bar and feel the grit on your fingers. The riff is catchy as hell—simple but effective, y’know? There’s something about how they layer the guitars with just enough swagger to make it stick in your head for days. Plus, I love how the lyrics don’t mess around; it’s straight-up storytelling without trying too hard to be poetic. You get the sense these guys lived what they’re singing about, which makes it all the more real. Then there’s "Maybe She Will..."—a slower burner compared to the punchy opener. This one sneaks up on you. At first listen, it seems like your standard ballad, but give it time, and the melody starts sinking its teeth in. The vocals have this kind of raspy charm, like the singer’s been up all night thinking about whether she’ll come back or not. Spoiler alert: he sounds pretty torn. What really gets me is the guitar solo near the end—it’s understated yet packed with emotion, like a shrug and a sigh rolled into one. For some reason, this track always reminds me of late-night drives when you're lost in thought and the road stretches forever. What sticks out most about No More Whiskey is how unpolished it feels. Like, sure, the production could’ve used a bit more shine, but that rough edge gives it character. It’s the kind of album that probably didn’t blow up the charts back then, but if you dig deep enough today, you’ll find gold. These dudes weren’t chasing trends—they were making music because they had something to say. So yeah, here’s the thing: while everyone else was busy jamming to Zeppelin or Floyd, Compass quietly dropped this little slice of Classic Rock heaven. Is it perfect? Nah. But maybe that’s why I keep coming back to it. Sometimes imperfection leaves the best impression. And hey, fun fact—if you ever meet someone who owns an original vinyl copy of this, buy them a drink. They either know their stuff, or they got really lucky at a garage sale. Cheers to that!

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Artist: Compass
Album: No More Whiskey

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Maybe She Will
No More Whiskey3:30

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Catalog Numbers

MAM.115

Labels

MAM

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • 45 RPM
  • Single
  • Promo

Credits

RoleCredit
Arranged ByCompass
ProducerGordon Mills (tracks: A), Leapy Lee (tracks: B)

Notes

  • Release date: MARCH 1.
  • Promotion copy not for sale.

About Compass

Member: - William Murray Bremner - Brian Hodgson - Peter Derek Kircher - Roger Rettig

Members

  • Billy Bremner
  • Peter Kircher
  • Roger Rettig
  • Brian Hodgson

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *No More Whiskey* by Compass, released in 1974, had two different producers for each side. Gordon Mills handled Side A, while Leapy Lee took charge of Side B. Talk about a split personality! It’s like getting two vibes in one record. And hey, it’s not every day you see such a unique setup in classic rock.

Comments

kethankethan
kethankethan
2025-03-15
Must have got zero play on the radio because I never heard this at the time, and I listened to the radio 24/7 in those days.
min666091
min666091
2025-03-15
A very good song reminds of lorries from my local scrapyard
naimcomputerfaridpur
naimcomputerfaridpur
2025-03-14
Do you have compass arrest that man from 1974 also from that year a record only released in america johnny rivers his version of get it up for love.thank you.
jaypatel05
jaypatel05
2025-03-13
Thanks for upload been looking for this heres one or two more for you to consider the knees slow down/ day tripper jeffrey hooper the ways of the world captain billys dream machine konk a donk a couple from the 60s donald peers games that lovers play moira anderson the holy city elaine delmar that old feeling.thank you.