I remember when these guys first burst on the scene. I was watching some music show in the UK and my initial thought was “what the hell was that?”, and not in a positive way. I was sure it was just some flash in the pan boom and they’re gone kinda deal. I think a lot better of them now of course.
Prime Mover is a pretty good opening track and it was all over the radio at the time, but the main chord progression if you listen closely is just Living After Midnight by the mighty Priest. In fact, all this album is chock full of simple get down and groove rockers, and let’s face it, sometime simple is best. Skill Spark Joker is just that a four to the floor groove, a simple but effective chord progression and a very catchy hook and chorus. What more do you want really?!
I think this is as close as any British band came to that whole Sunset Strip vibe, and they really should have been bigger than they were. My favourite track is Let’s Break The Law. A slightly different vibe and groove with a huge guitar sound, and that always gets bonus points from me.
Other than two EP’s this was the band’s first full length album and quite frankly it’s a great record.
9/10 from The Grooveman.
