These guys describe themselves as Holland’s first hard rock band. I’m sure Golden Earring may have something to say about that.
This six track EP is Highway Chile’s second release and it came out in ’84. If I’m brutally honest here, this EP is not that good. The vocals are terrible in places and really spoil what is a spirited effort. The opening track Power And The Force musically is not bad, with the twin guitars riffing hard. Brand New Star has a raw NWOBHM feel and I would say this is my favourite.
They broke up I think around ’84 and they reformed in the toonies for a live show. These songs frankly should never have left the bedroom and need a lot of work to bring them up to scratch.
5.5/10 from The Grooveman.
