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KISS OF THE GYPSY – S/T

April 14, 2024 /

Another one and they’re done band, this time the band are from Fleetwood, UK. I’m not sure the reason of their demise, but I’m guessing the timing was a major factor as this type of rock was fading in the eyes of the media at this time. They do remind me of a harder Dan Reed Network as there are plenty of grooves to go with the rockin’ riffs.

I really like this record and if it was a different time I’m sure they would have broken through. Highlights? Well, there are a few. Blind For Love is my favourite on the record, killer groove and a great riff and the song  just swings along in all the right places. You will be groovin’ and singing along to this one all day. Easy Does It carries that vibe along with a more bluesy feel, but that groove will getcha. From The Dirt could have been on any Dan Reed record, killer riff with so much groove and what a fun tune.

A great album that I’m sure passed a lot of people by and would be a great addition to that ever expanding collection.

8.5/10 from The Grooveman.

UFO – Misdemeanor

April 14, 2024 /

The line up and album that no one remembers. It’s a weird one. Phil Mogg is the only ever present member on the album and I think it’s safe to say this is UFO’s AOR album. The keys are the dominant force here, giving it that AOR sound, although Atomik Tommy M does his best to give proceedings a much needed dose of rock, it’s a losing battle though as the production is very clean sounding.

The songs are all quite commercial with an eye on American radio diluting what made UFO so good. Occasionally they do shake their heads and deliver a somewhat rockin’ tune that befits their name and Meanstreets does its best with Tommy ripping it up on the guitar. Somewhat contradictory though, I go for Name Of Love as my favourite tune as they bring together the crunch with the radio friendly sounds to create a great track.

If you’re an AOR fan then you may get off big time on this album, but I like my UFO with, well more UFO if that makes sense.

7/10 from The Grooveman.

LA GUNS – Waking The Dead

April 14, 2024 /

This is a RSD reissue of the 2002 release, with three quarters of what is considered the classic line up. Of course it has all turned into a bit of a farce with various versions of LA Guns on the circuit, which doesn’t do the fans any favours at all. Anyway, enough of that malarkey and what does this bad boy actually sound like?

Well, the short answer is not bad at all. When this band are on, boy are they on and with OK Let’s Roll they have delivered huge. It’s a kick ass beast of a tune with a riff and groove to die for that tells everyone they are more than the LA sleaze and grind boys that they would have you believe, and it’s definitely my favourite tune.

Of course there are the patented Sunset Strip anthems like Don’t Look At Me That Way, Hellraisers Ball, and Waking The Dead but they can also masquerade as a great power pop band with tunes like Revolution. They always throw in a punk/sleaze/glam blast and Psychopathic Eyes fills that void on this record.

A very enjoyable record.

8.5/10 from The Grooveman.

TURKISH DELIGHT 2 – Khalil Turk and Friends

April 14, 2024 /

Not satisfied with having one volume celebrating his 30 years involved in music, Escape head honcho Khalil Turk thought why not make it two. Again, it’s a who’s who of the rock community guesting on a collection of original songs and like its predecessor, it kicks big time. I’m assuming this was recorded in bits and pieces all over the world and big props to Frederick Folkare who not only wrote the majority of the songs here but did a great job mixing the album.

So many great songs and performances on the album but the stands outs are No One Knows Your Name with Ralp Scheepers on vocals showing he is not just a screamer rockin’ the album into gear, my personal favourite Crazy with Mr. Jeff Scott Soto on vocals and some kick ass guitar from Mr. Folkare. This one rips along at a great pace. James LaBrie delivers a good performance on Hold Your Future, not too far out of his wheelhouse. It’s great to see a Dan Reed song with Future, adding some groove and swing to proceedings.

These albums are fun to listen to but must be a nightmare to put together. Very enjoyable listen.

8.5/10 from The Grooveman.

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