I don’t know a whole bunch about these guys, other than they were from Sweden and released two albums in the mid eighties, this is the second. I remember the first album being more true to the name and a bit of a disappointment. This release however shows a band that have played and toured together, honing their chops before hopping back into the studio.
The first track Boogie Woogie Man reminds me of AC/DC. Great tune with loud guitars and a basic four to the floor groove. The title track is some what different, with added keys and a slower groove, but that guitar sounds great. Rock Me…Rock You is back to that simple DC loud riffage and groove with added radio friendly sing a long hook and chorus. Side 1 close out tune is I Can’t Get The One (I Want). Again, big loud crunchy guitar but this time with a slower plodding beat.
Night After Night slips Side 2 into gear nicely with more of that DC repeating main chord and matching beat. Great tune! Bad Reputation is slower with a pounding groove, and I love the middle eight. Hot Legs Black Stockings is up next, and it’s my favourite tune. This time we are mixing the DC vibes with some LA glitz thrown in. You can’t fail to nod your head and groove when a song is as infectious as this. Yeah I know it’s not rocket science but remember, sometimes simple is good. Take My Flight is a slow blues with a really cool sounding, clean guitar. We close out the record with Rock N’ Roll Riot and it does exactly what it says, with some added punk attitude.
Definitely the best of the two albums, and a great fun listen.
8/10 from The Grooveman.
