blow-by-blow

adj.
Exhibiting great detail: a blow-by-blow description of the accident.

adjective

Characterized by attention to detail: circumstantial, detailed, full, minute, particular, thorough. See specific/general.

Described in minute detail, as in Tell me about last night's party, blow by blow. This term originated in radio broadcasts during the 1930s, in which the sportscaster gave a detailed account of each punch struck in a boxing match. It soon was transferred to a detailed account of anything at all.

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• Artist: Jeff Beck
• Rating:
• Release Date: 1975 03
• Total Time: 44:40
• Genre: Rock

Review

Blow by Blow typifies Jeff Beck's wonderfully unpredictable career. Released in 1975, Beck's fifth effort as a leader and first instrumental album was a marked departure from its more rock-based predecessors. Only composer/keyboardist Max Middleton returned from Beck's previous lineups. To Beck's credit, Blow by Blow features a tremendous supporting cast. Middleton's tasteful use of the Fender Rhodes, clavinet, and analog synthesizers leaves a soulful imprint. Drummer Richard Bailey is in equal measure supportive and propulsive as he deftly combines elements of jazz and funk with contemporary mixed meters. Much of the album's success is also attributable to the excellent material, which includes Middleton's two originals and two collaborations with Beck, a clever arrangement of Lennon and McCartney's "She's a Woman," and two originals by Stevie Wonder. George Martin's ingenious production and string arrangements rival his greatest work. Beck's versatile soloing and diverse tones are clearly the album's focus, and he proves to be an adept rhythm player. Blow by Blow is balanced by open-ended jamming and crisp ensemble interaction as it sidesteps the bombast that sank much of the jazz-rock fusion of the period. One of the album's unique qualities is the sense of fun that permeates the performances. On the opening "You Know What I Mean," Beck's stinging, blues-based soloing is full of imaginative shapes and daring leaps. On "Air Blower," elaborate layers of rhythm, duel lead, and solo guitars find their place in the mix. Propelled by the galvanic rhythm section, Beck slashes his way into "Scatterbrain," where a dizzying keyboard and guitar line leads to more energetic soloing from Beck and Middleton. In Stevie Wonder's ballad "Cause We've Ended as Lovers," Beck variously coaxes and unleashes sighs and screams from his guitar in an aching dedication to Roy Buchanan. Middleton's aptly titled "Freeway Jam" best exemplifies the album's loose and fun-loving qualities, with Beck again riding high atop the rhythm section's wave. As with "Scatterbrain," Martin's impeccable string arrangements enhance the subtle harmonic shades of the closing "Diamond Dust." Blow by Blow signaled a new creative peak for Beck, and it proved to be a difficult act to follow. It is a testament to the power of effective collaboration and, given the circumstances, Beck clearly rose to the occasion. In addition to being a personal milestone, Blow by Blow ranks as one of the premiere recordings in the canon of instrumental rock music. ~ Mark Kirschenmann, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
You Know What I Mean	Jeff Beck, Max Middleton	Jeff Beck	(4:05)
She's a Woman	John Lennon, Paul McCartney	Jeff Beck	(4:31)
Constipated Duck	Jeff Beck	Jeff Beck	(2:48)
Air Blower	Jeff Beck, Phil Chen, Max Middleton, Richard Bailey	Jeff Beck	(5:09)
Scatterbrain	Jeff Beck, Max Middleton	Jeff Beck	(5:39)
Cause We've Ended as Lovers	Stevie Wonder	Jeff Beck	(5:42)
Thelonius	Stevie Wonder	Jeff Beck	(3:16)
Freeway Jam	Max Middleton	Jeff Beck	(4:58)
Diamond Dust	Brian Holland	Jeff Beck	(8:26)

Credits

Jeff Beck (Bass), Jeff Beck (Guitar), Jeff Beck (Main Performer), Bruce Dickinson (Reissue Producer), George Martin (Arranger), George Martin (Producer), George Martin (Orchestral Arrangements), Richard Bailey (Percussion), Richard Bailey (Drums), Denim Bridges (Engineer), Phil Chen (Bass), Max Middleton (Keyboards), Mark Wilder (Remastering), Stevie Wonder (Keyboards), John Berg (Design), John Berg (Cover Art), Jim Marshall (Photography), Vic Anesini (Mastering), John Collier (Illustrations), John Collier (Cover Art), Matt Resnicoff (Liner Notes), Stephen Saper (Engineer), Stephen Saper (Authoring), Mac Randall (Liner Notes)

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