Yet another killer three piece hard rock combo from Toronto. This is the band’s debut album, released in ’81. I bought Racing Time, which was the album after this, but I could not find this album back in the day. Named after the talents of the Santers brothers, Rick on guitar and lead vocals, Mark on drums and vocals, and Rick Lazeroff made up the trio on bass. I’m a sucker for a three piece and these guys don’t disappoint.
The Rapper is a great opening, a really cool riff, groove, and hook and melody. Crazy Ladies follows and starts with a busy drum pattern very reminiscent of Zeppelin, but the melody and hook are very cool and all their own – plus it’s my favourite track on the album. You Turn Me On is more of a straight up foot to floor rocker with a really cool solo. Time After Time changes the groove and vibe to an almost funk, and the verse and chorus are really commercial. Lost And Found closes out Side 1 with a very sparse riff and groove, I love the middle section. Great solo!
Shot Down In Flames opens up Side 2 and is a tribute to Bon Scott. No, it’s not a cover of the DC classic, but it’s probably the weakest song on the album even though the solo is cool. Caught In The Wind has a gallop groove and beat. It reminds me of April Wine with the melody. Paths Of Heart has a very British feel about it with the harmony guitars sounding like Thin Lizzy. We are at the last track Points Of Resistance, and the guitar solo in the middle is really cool. A decent first album that sets them up nicely for the one to follow.
8/10 from The Grooveman.
