Take It Away by Vigrass & Osborne: A Forgotten Rock Gem from 1975
Man, I gotta tell you—this album Take It Away by Vigrass & Osborne is one of those hidden treasures that just sneaks up on ya. Released in ‘75 under CBS Records in the UK, it’s got this raw rock vibe that feels like a punch to the gut but also gives you goosebumps at the same time. Like, who even remembers these guys anymore? But damn, they had something special.
The title track, “Take It Away,” hits hard right off the bat. It's not flashy or overproduced—it’s straight-up gritty and real. The guitar riffs are tight, almost like they’re daring you to sit still while listening. And then there’s that chorus… oh man, it sticks with you for days. You know how sometimes lyrics feel like someone took your own thoughts and turned them into music? That’s what happens here. It’s kinda messy, kinda rough around the edges, but honestly, that’s what makes it unforgettable. Feels like two dudes just letting loose, no big plans, just pure energy pouring out.
And then there’s “Hangin’ In Hangin’ Out.” This song has this weird mix of swagger and melancholy that really gets me every time. The rhythm pulls you along, like walking down some empty street late at night when everything else is quiet. There’s this moment midway where the vocals dip low, almost whispering, and it’s like… woah. Just let that sink in. It’s not perfect—it’s human. Real. Like life itself.
You can hear bits of other bands from the era floating around in their sound, sure. Maybe a touch of Led Zeppelin or Free here and there. But Vigrass & Osborne weren’t trying to copy anyone—they were carving out their own little corner of rock history. Too bad more people didn’t catch onto them back then.
Here’s the thing about Take It Away: it doesn’t try too hard to impress you. Instead, it lets the music do the talking. No fancy tricks, no gimmicks. Just honest-to-goodness rock 'n' roll. Listening to it now feels like finding an old vinyl record tucked away in your uncle’s attic—dusty, maybe forgotten, but full of stories waiting to be heard.
Funny enough, as I finish writing this review, my cat jumped up on my desk and knocked over my coffee cup (yep, classic). Kinda sums up the charm of this album though—unexpected, unpolished, yet somehow leaving its mark anyway. If you ever stumble across Take It Away, give it a spin. Who knows? Maybe it’ll stick with you too.
