Believe It (LP Coloured Vinyl) [VINYL]

LP Coloured Vinyl / 180 gm Audiophile Vinyl / THE FIRST ALBUM BY THE NEW TONY WILLIAMS LIFETIME / FEATURING ALLAN HOLDSWORTH (SOFT MACHINE, U.K.), ALAN PASQUA (BOB DYLAN, SANTANA, CHER) AND TONY NEWTON (THE JACKSON 5, ARETHA FRANKLIN, STEVIE WONDER) / PRODUCED BY BRUCE BOTNICK WHO WORKED WITH MARVIN GAYE, THE ROLLING STONES, LOVE, THE SUPREMES AND THE BEACH BOYS / 50TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF INDIVIDUALLY NUMBERED COPIES ON CRYSTAL CLEAR VINYL / Released in 1975, Believe It is the debut album by The New Tony Williams Lifetime, marking a fresh direction for legendary jazz fusion drummer Tony Williams. Featuring guitarist Allan Holdsworth, bassist Tony Newton and keyboardist Alan Pasqua, the album delivers a dynamic blend of jazz fusion, rock and funk. Standout tracks like Fred and Proto-Cosmos highlight Holdsworth’s groundbreaking guitar work, Williams’ powerful drumming and the band’s intricate interplay. Unlike Williams’ earlier work with the original Lifetime, Believe It leans toward a tighter, more structured sound while maintaining its improvisational spirit. Regarded as a jazz fusion classic, Believe It showcases technical mastery and musical innovation, influencing generations of fusion and rock musicians. Its energetic compositions and virtuosic performances make it a must-listen for fans of progressive jazz and instrumental rock. Believe It is available as a 50th anniversary edition of individually numbered copies on crystal clear vinyl / Tracklist: Side A: 1. Snake Oil 2. Fred 3. Proto-Cosmos Side B: 1. Red Alert 2. Wildlife 3. Mr. Spock