This is album number two from these Texan noise merchants and it was the final album under their contract with CBS. It was actually produced by legendary Queen producer, Roy Thomas Baker. Saying that, the album does sound a bit thin and the volume needs cranking to compensate.
I know everyone raves about their debut but I really prefer this one. The riffs and grooves are more rocking and toe tapping, and it’s much more of a sing along album. Gunfighter, Gimme No Lip, and my favourite Sticks And Stones open up Side 1. That’s not a bad start to the record as the riffs are flying thick and fast. The biggest surprise is their cover of the Bad Company classic, Feel Like Makin’ Love. They have made it into a country blues rocker. I know that may not sound great, but it works.
The band still get together occasionally to play live and have some fun but haven’t released any new material since ’95.
8/10 from The Grooveman.
