There are three studio albums (plus one live album) where Frank Marino was at the top of his game. Before your Satriani’s, Vai’s, and all the myriad of copy cats, Frank was nearly alone in the mid to late seventies making great guitar records. What’s Next was the first of those studio albums, it was released back in ’80 and it’s a bonafide classic.
Whether it’s trippy workouts like Finish Line, which was more in tune with older Mahogany Rush records, or full on blues workouts like Rock Me Baby and Roadhouse Blues, to full on rock assaults like Something’s Coming Our Way, Rock N’ Roll Hall Of Fame and Mona, Frank lays it down big time showing he is one of the most underrated players out there. My favourite track is Rock ‘N Roll Hall Of Fame. It features blistering playing that brings up goosebumps whenever I hear it.
I would have loved to have seen Frank on one of those G3 tours, he would have more than held his own. If any young kids are reading this and interested in guitar, listen to this album because you will be blown away.
10/10 from The Grooveman.
