Open (Blues Image album)

Open is Blues Image's second album and most acclaimed album, which featured the No. 4 hit single, "Ride Captain Ride".

Critical reception
Robert Christgau, writing in The Village Voice, wrote in a contemporary review: "Great single, mediocre (though improved) album. Do we really need another 'Parchman Farm?'"

Track listing
All songs composed and arranged by Blues Image; except where noted.


 * 1) "Love Is the Answer" – 2:35
 * 2) "Running the Water" – 2:37
 * 3) "Clean Love" – 7:49
 * 4) "La Bamba" (Traditional; arranged by Blues Image) – 2:26
 * 5) "Consuelate" – 1:15
 * 6) "Ride Captain Ride" – 3:46
 * 7) "Pay My Dues" – 3:49
 * 8) "Fugue U" – 0:50
 * 9) "Parchman Farm" (Mose Allison) – 2:49
 * 10) "Wrath of Daisey" – 1:31
 * 11) "Take Me" – 7:35

Personnel

 * Blues Image
 * Mike Pinera – lead guitar, lead vocals
 * Skip Konte – keyboards
 * Malcolm Jones – bass
 * Manny Bertematti – drums
 * Joe Lala – percussion, backing vocals


 * Additional personnel
 * Kent Henry – guitars