Continuing where The Dunhill / ABC Years box set had left off last year, the next story from Steppenwolf’s legacy continues in the mid-70s when they reformed and signed to Epic Records when they released three albums from the label (Slow Flux, Hour of the Wolf, and Skullduggery) from 1974 to 1976. The next box set from Esoteric Recordings gives us an insight by giving their time with Epic, the proper recognition it deserves.
On Valentine’s Day 1972, Steppenwolf was put to bed. It was the same day that the Mayor of Los Angeles’ own Sam Yorty officially designated as “Steppenwolf Day”. By this time John Kay embarked on a solo career and released two studio albums from the Dunhill label between ’72 and ’73; Forgotten Songs and Unsung Heroes, and My Sportin’ Life.
CD One: 1974 - Slow Flux (00:45:21)
01. Gang War Blues
02. Children Of Night
03. Justice Don't Be Slow
04. Get Into The Wind
05. Jeraboah
06. Straight Shootin' Woman
07. Smokey Factory Blues
08. Morning Blue
09. A Fool's Fantasy
10. Fishin' In The Dark
CD Two: 1975 - Hour Of The Wolf (00:45:17)
01. Caroline (Are You Ready For The Outlaw World)
02. Annie, Annie Over
03. Two For The Love Of One
04. Just For Tonight
05. Hard Rock Road
06. Someone Told A Lie
07. Another's Lifetime
08. Mr. Penny Pincher
Bonus Tracks:
09. Angeldrawer (B-side S Mum 3470 single)
10. Caroline (Are You Ready For The Outlaw World)
(Mono promotional mix - A-side UK only single)
CD Three: 1976 - Skullduggery (00:33:30)
01. Skullduggery
02. (I'm A) Road Runner
03. Rock n' Roll Song
04. Train of Thought
05. Life Is a Gamble
06. Pass It On
07. Sleep
08. Lip Service
