This is Molly Hatchet’s second album, released in ’79, and they most definitely are carrying on that southern tradition of producing some kick ass rock bands that started with the Allman Brothers. The Molly’s had that harder edge to their music though which aligned them more to the hard rock crowd. That three guitar attack, perfected by Skynyrd, was great live as the sound was really beefed up.
I’m not sure how many of the band on this album are still alive, as they have been struck by their fair share of tragedy over the years and the version of the band that goes around today has no original members. This is the album that I like the best as it has the right balance of crunch with that southern twist. Whiskey Man, the title track, and the amazing Boogie No More are my favourite tracks. Boogie No More starts with a real slow groove before the pace picks up and ends with all three guitarists duelling it out Freebird style, which is obligatory for every southern band. Haven’t played this in a while and it’s great to reconnect as it’s a really fun record.
8.5/10 from The Grooveman.
