This is the band’s second album, which came out way back in ’73. Yup, fifty years ago!
A far different beast from what they came to be. This album is more in line with what the MC5 and the Amboy Dukes were playing, rather than the slick machine that put out Imaginos. They were even called punk rock four years before that became a thing.
Yes, it does sound dated that’s for sure but tracks like The Red & The Black, Hot Rails To Hell, and my favourite 7 Screaming Diz Busters still sound great. It must have been the producer’s favourite as well as it’s a lot louder than everything else, especially the intro riff.
BOC are a very intriguing band and they have a great body of work that is worth investigating.
7/10 from The Grooveman.
