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EASY ACTION – s/t

November 13, 2023 /

Easy Action only ever released two albums, this being the first one released originally in ’83 (although this copy is a repress from ’85). They are mostly known for (I guess if you’re outside of Sweden) having Kee Marcello on guitar before he jumped to Europe, and one Zinny Zan on vocals who would later go one to front Shotgun Messiah. They set out to be the ultimate glam rock band with their love of all the 70’s scene. Add a small dose of punk, a huge dose of rock, and you get the picture.

The band sued Poison for the song We Go Rockin’ as they stole the main chorus melody for their song I Want Action, it’s pretty much a straight lift. The band were awarded damages from Poison’s label. Although, I’m sure if Sweet and Kiss were paying attention they may have taken steps against Easy Action. My favourite track however is Mental Dance, a fun uptempo pop rock tune with a killer guitar sound and groove.

70’s glam was a huge part of my musical development, so I guess that’s why I have a soft spot for bands like this.

7.5/10 from The Grooveman.

IMPELLITTERI – Eye Of The Hurricane

November 11, 2023 /

This is a reissue of Impellitteri’s eighth album, originally released in ’97. I do love the partnership between Chris Impellitteri and Rob Rock as they haven’t made a bad record, they compliment each other so well. Rob’s powerful melodic voice is in tune with the wild and over the top guitar of Mr. Impellitteri.

She’d Your Blood shows this partnership in great effect. The vocal line and melody would not be out of place on any melodic rock/aor album, but add that epic guitar with as much crunch and widdle as is humanly possible, then it becomes a whole different metallic beast. I do love a track with a galloping double kick drum groove and fat huge guitar sound, and Fuel For The Fire fits the bill which makes it my favourite track on the record. Bleed In Silence is taking those old sabbath riffs and injecting them with power and groove. Everything Is You starts like a Metallica tune, then that killer riff and swinging groove slaps you round the face.

They are a criminally under appreciated band that puts out consistently great records.

9/10 from The Grooveman.

AUTOGRAPH – Loud And Clear

November 11, 2023 /

This is album number three for Autograph, and it was released in ’87. They toured on the back of it then after the tour they were dropped by their label, and basically that was it. I’m not sure if there were singles released off the record however, there were two tracks in the movie “Like Father Like Son” which the band also appeared in.

They were a killer band that didn’t disappoint on any of the three original albums. In Steve Lynch they possessed one of the best guitar players out there. Everything about this album screams class, apart from the big hit single. It wasn’t wanting for a bad production either as master knob twiddler Andy Johns did a great job giving the record a huge sound.

My favourite track is Dance All Night. It’s a kickass, feel good rocker with a great riff and groove that you just can’t stop singing to. Honourable mentions go to the title track, and the close out song When The Sun Gies Down which I would say is a trademark Autograph song. It’s got that big drum sound with that massive party gang sing a long chorus.

You can’t go wrong with Autograph.

9/10 from The Grooveman.

DOGS D’AMOUR – Errol Flynn

November 10, 2023 /

There was sort of a mini Faces-inspired movement of bands based around the pubs of London that popped up around the late eighties. The Quireboys and Dogs D’Amour were the leading lights of it.

I do have a sneaking love for the simple barroom whisky rock n’ roll, especially if it’s delivered with melody. The Faces were gifted when it came to that type of song, especially with the pipes that Rod Stewart once possessed. The Dogs also have that gift, and songs like Satellite Kid with the Faces’ patented mandolin have that gift also. Trail Of Tears is almost a carbon copy, and I guess that’s why they both charted in the UK singles chart.

If you like your rock n’ roll stripped back and whisky soaked, then you may need to give The Dogs a listen.

7/10 from The Grooveman.

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