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Bloodrock 3 is the third album by the Texan rock band Bloodrock, released in March 1971 through Capitol Records.

The album debuted at No. 76 on the Billboard 200. It eventually achieved a Gold record certification.

Album cover

The album cover was designed by the band's producer, Terry Knight.

Critical reception

AllMusic wrote that "Bloodrock 3 is an effective hard rock album that boasts tight arrangements and a spirited performance by the band."

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Jessica"John Nitzinger4:40
2."Whiskey Vengeance"Ed Grundy, Jim Rutledge, Rick Cobb, Steve Hill4:12
3."Song for a Brother"Hill5:15
4."You Gotta Roll"Rutledge, Nitzinger, Hill5:05
5."Breach of Lease"Grundy, Rutledge, Nitzinger, Cobb, Hill9:05
6."Kool-Aid Kids"Nitzinger6:12
7."A Certain Kind"Hugh Hopper4:12
8."America, America"Grundy, Cobb1:20

Notes

  • The song "A Certain Kind" was originally performed by Soft Machine.
  • Both of the singles have the same B-side “You Gotta Roll”.

Personnel

  • Rick Cobb: Drums, Percussion, Vocals
  • Ed Grundy: Bass, Vocals
  • Stephen Hill: Keyboards, Vocals
  • Lee Pickens: Guitar, Vocals
  • Jim Rutledge: Vocals
  • Nick Taylor: Rhythm guitar, Vocals

Charts

Chart (1971)Peak position
Canada Top Albums/CDs (RPM)45
US Billboard 20027