This album (which was the band’s third release and came out in ’79) was part of a trio of albums which also included Tomcattain and Marauder that were the band at their creative peak. A mixture of some well chosen covers and originals, this is one of my favourite Blackfoot albums. Plus, the cherry on top is you get the band’s awesome signature tune Highway Song.
Although, my favourite track is a little less known ditty: Left Turn On A Red Light. It’s got Southern USA stamped all over it and is a fine continuation of what Skynyrd had started. Love the riff and those harmonies sure hit the spot. Also of note is the appearance of Rick Medlocke’s grandad Shorty on a rip roaring version of his song Train Train. Although, the cover of Free’s Wishing Well is pretty much a straight note for note cover it doesn’t hit the spot for me.
A killer band live that I caught on a couple of occasions. Highway Song always brought the house down and is a bonafide classic, that’s for sure.
8/10 from The Grooveman.
