Very 'Eavy Very 'Umble / Uriah Heep

Yuri Larionov (Sakhalin, Okha, Russia) writes "I'm listen this album's more then 25 years! Fantastic Music! I love You Are! I need more on video! But... I have only Live Legend. Thank You for the MUSIC!"

Lukas Horvath (Kosice, Slovakia) writes "It's the first album, but I think that's the best. In my opinion, there's one of the best songs that I've ever heard. It's called DREAMMARE. There's an excellent bass guitar with super drums & percussions. And also David Byron's great voice."

Gourde (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) writes "Let's face it, they have never been the same without Hensley and Byron. What did become of them? I would like to say I have a favourite of that era, but they were all equally exceptional."

Luke Langston (Cape Town, Western Province, South Africa) writes "It kicks ass. Gypsy is the best song!"

Lourens Fourie (Pretoria, South Africa) writes "Three Heep albums are as far as I'm concerned classics - namely Very 'Eavy album, Demons and Wizards and Salisbury. Outstanding and powerful vocals and solid guitar work. The Heep showed that by sticking to the basics no band needs to become a slave to changing times. Keep on rockin'! By the way, it's time for another South African tour, don't you think?

Love from the south!"

André Toral-ROCKER (Barra Mansa, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) writes "David Byron is a best singer to me!!!! Uriah Heep is beautifull!!! is a mistic band!!!! Byron, Hensley and Micky Box...are gods!!!!!! long live to Uriah Heep!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Roger Gößmann (Schweinfurt, Germany) writes "VERY 'EAVY VERY 'UMBLE is a good debut album. Although the musical direction is somewhat missing (Hensley had no songs written for this offering) I like it because you can hear a real vintage sound. I enjoy listening to an album with different musical styles on it when the songs are good. And here are some good songs. The song GYPSY is a real classic!"

Brad Duren (Oklahoma, US) writes "Gypsy is a classic, and I also love Walking in Your Shadow and Dreammare. The rest doesn't knock me out, although I seem to like it more with each passing year. There just wasn't enough continuity or musical cohesion at that point."

Hiroki Miyatake (Kagawaken, Japan) writes, "The First Album really turns me on. I've been a great fan since 1970. I wish Uriah Heep would visit Japan to have gigs!!"

Don Saunders (Lake Havasu City, AZ) writes, "In the early to mid 70's Heep was little known in the Southern California area where I grew up, but nevertheless had fiercely loyal fans amongst those of us that had taken notice of the band. Although they got virtually no airplay outside of Demons and Wizards each album was available, both on vinyl and 8-track. Each time I found a new one or one I didn't have, I quickly bought it and headed for the 8-track in my van like a kid on Christmas! I was never disappointed, although, I must admit, some songs and albums need to be listened to a few times and allowed to grow on you! (perhaps this is why airplay and popularity eluded the band in some markets!) The most important albums in my opinion are: Uriah Heep (the first), Look at Yourself, Firefly, Abominog, and Time of Revelation. These, to me are the signature albums of the different phases of Heep with the most interesting music! I know that Mick and company see themselves as Rockers, but it has always been their more surreal tunes with interesting effects that set this band apart. I have always longed to see their live show be a surreal event (ala Pink Floyd) rather than a rock show! Was not disappointed when I saw the in '75 though!! Cheers."

Todd Pence (Fairfield, VA) writes, "I'll have to admit I'm not a very big fan of Heep's debut release. The elements which made the band special just hadn't jelled yet, although we do get a few glimpses of the glory that is to come. Musically, you can tell that this lineup is still not quite used to playing together, although Mick Box still has many excellent moments on guitar. Most of the lyrics are pedestrian (Ken Hensley had not yet gotten involved in the writing). I like the live versions of Gypsy much better than the studio version which appears here."

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