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Blueprint is the third album by Irish guitarist Rory Gallagher. It was released as a vinyl record in 1973 but was re-released in 2000 in the CD format with two new tracks.

Album profile

Previously, as a solo artist, Gallagher had preferred to play only in a three piece band; power trios were his signature set, however, he liked the sound of keyboards, and decided to embellish his sound by adding keyboards into the band line-up. His new drummer, Rod de'Ath had just replaced Wilgar Campbell, Gallagher's former drummer, but he had earlier recommended Lou Martin as a keyboardist. This was the first album from Gallagher to feature another performer, and later he described him as an "A-1 player" in his interviews. The new line-up clicked and remained together for six years.

The band in this line-up played live on the BBC Two TV programme Old Grey Whistle Test featuring tracks including "Hands Off", "Seventh Son" and "Race the Breeze".

Track listing

All songs were composed by Rory Gallagher except where noted.

Side one

"Walk on Hot Coals" -- 6:59

"Daughter of the Everglades" -- 6:09

"Banker's Blues" -- 4:42

"Hands Off" -- 4:27

Side two

"Race the Breeze" -- 6:51

"Seventh Son of a Seventh Son" -- 8:22

"Unmilitary Two-Step" -- 2:45

"If I Had a Reason" -- 4:27

2000 CD reissue

"Stompin' Ground (alt version 10)" -- 3:27

"Treat Her Right" (Roy Head) -- 4:00

Personnel

Rory Gallagher -- guitar, harmonica, mandolin, saxophone, vocals

Gerry McAvoy -- bass guitar

Lou Martin -- keyboards, guitar

Rod de'Ath -- percussion, drums, snare drums

with

Phil Dunn -- engineer

Andrew Pearce -- mastering

Andy Stephens -- engineer

Mark Jessett -- art direction

Tony Arnold -- remastering