This is for lovers of good old shit kicking rock and roll.
The album’s title is Rat Race but it’s nowhere to be seen on the cover other than the song of the same name. Coming from that hot bed of rock n’ roll Maryland, the band first appeared in ’86 with an EP called Ruff House, and it wasn’t until ’90 that this album was unleashed. Musically, they fit in with all the sleaze glam scene over in LA but they have that little bit more balls and rock harder.
I am a sucker for riff heavy straight up rock and these guys give me just that. The first three tracks Good old Rock And Roll, Day After Night, and Rat Race are all kick ass rockers driven by the almighty riff and a great driving groove all giving me just what I want. It’s a toss up between Knock Me Out and Bang Bang for favourite tune as they both have that killer groove and riff to match. Both fun tunes!
I managed to snag a copy from drummer John Allen, I think there are only 200 available.
8.5/10 from The Grooveman.
