![]() The album is regarded by many fans and critics alike as Uriah Heep's best album, often ranked against the preceding Look at Yourself. The latter, a defiant rocker, according to Blows, was "tailor-made for Byron's extrovert showmanship" and peaked at No. Two singles were released from the album: "The Wizard" and "Easy Livin'". It was the first album to feature that lineup and there was a magic in that combination of people that created so much energy and enthusiasm". We all wanted the same thing, were all willing to make the same sacrifices to achieve it and we were all very committed. Ken Hensley recalled: "The band was really focused at that time. While the album title and Dean's cover art both suggested medieval fantasy, Hensley's notes declared the album to be "just a collection of our songs that we had a good time recording". 1 in May and remained on top of the charts for 14 weeks. The result of Heep's newfound chemistry was the Demons and Wizards album, which in June 1972, reached No. Blows, "Everything just clicked into place". ![]() Thus the "classic" Uriah Heep lineup was formed and, according to biographer K. Another addition, of drummer Lee Kerslake (a former bandmate of Hensley's in The Gods and Toe Fat), solidified the rhythm section. "Gary just had a style about him, it was incredible because every bass player in the world that I've ever known has always loved his style, with those melodic bass lines", Box commented later. New Zealander Gary Thain, at the time a member of Keef Hartley Band, joined Uriah Heep as a permanent member halfway through another American tour. "Easy Livin'" was also a mega-hit in the Netherlands and Germany, countries which were becoming strong markets for the band. 39, making it Heep's first and only American hit. "Easy Livin'" entered the US Top 40 at No. The songs "The Wizard" and "Easy Livin'" were released as singles in the UK and North America as well as many other markets. The inner sleeve had pictures of the band and notes by Ken Hensley, while the liner featured printed lyrics. It contained a hidden erotic image of male and female genitalia. The original vinyl release was a gatefold sleeve, the front of which was designed by Roger Dean.
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