I’m not sure if any of you will remember an Indian actor called Sabu, but he released movies in the 1930’s and 40’s. No worries if you don’t, but Paul Sabu is his son. Paul started making records in ’79 and this is the third release that came out in ’85. He is now more well known as a session guy who has played on hundreds of albums and movie soundtracks. Not only is Mr. Sabu one hell of a guitar player, but he also possesses a fine set of pipes and he sure can write a tune.
Angeline opens up the album with a great uptempo melodic anthem that you can’t fail to sing to. My favourite track is Shake, Rattle, Roll. A monster riff and groove drives this baby along just fine, and the solo is killer. Just For The Moment should have been a single. That rock groove mixed with a little bit of soul is a winner in my book.
The album is a fine mix between rockers and power ballads, but it’s always the more rockin’ tracks that grab my attention. Hot Flash, Heartbreak, Tuff Stuff, and New Girl In Town are really cool songs with an uptempo beat and groove, that all have super catchy hooks and choruses.
This album was definitely right place and time, but for some reason it didn’t take off. It’s a great album nonetheless and I’m sure it would fit nicely into your collection.
8.5/10 from The Grooveman.
