The Running Man - The Running Man (1972)

One of 1972's one-shot bands was THE RUNNING MAN, genuinely credited as a project overseen by Ray RUSSELL or, simpler, one of his numerous records.
The Running Man is mostly an art-rock expression, perhaps extending a bit towards jazz-rock as well. References to it are rather peculiar, from CREAM, hints of David BOWIE or Clark Hutchinson to PROCOL HARUM or BJH, something that highlights the soft, "crossover" counterpart of the music. In other words, a mixture of "catchy melodies, harsh rock singing and jazzy improvisations", of a central prog brew to which not-so-focused more minor styles or the dizzy rock sound all express cut-and-dried contrasts and loosening.

Tracklist

01.  Higher and Higher  (1:37)
02.  Hope Place  (5:44)
03.  Nicholas  (1:38)
04.  Another  (10:11)
05.  Find Yourself  (2:50)
06.  Look and Turn  (3:25)
07.  If You Like  (2:32)
08.  Spirit  (7:51)
09.  Children  (1:46)
10.  Running Man  (3:16)

Label - Neon Records