No, these guys are not the Sweet Savage that had one Vivian Campbell in their line up. These guys are a full on glam metal band from LA (I think), and this EP was produced by Dana Strum. The band formed around the talents of brothers Laine Sheridan on bass and Chris Sheridan on guitar. I would say Ratt would be the closest comparison, although the sound is lot more raw. They were quite big around the whole Sunset Strip scene, but they couldn’t make the next step.
On The Rocks opens up the record with a full on glam attack. A great uptempo tune with a patented sleazy main riff. Do Ya is up next and this is my favourite track. A great, fat, huge driving riff and groove with the very Kiss-like “Do Ya Do Ya” sing a long chorus. A five track EP and one of those tracks is a cover? I would have worked another original if it was me, but Fox On The Run is so good anyway it’s hard to top. Head Over Heels is a standard LA glam rocker with a decent hook and chorus. Last track is Break Away and it’s more hard rock mixed with the glam. The band are stretching themselves a little, but that hook and chorus are pure Poison.
Not a bad EP, with a couple of great tunes.
7.5/10 from The Grooveman.
