If anyone remembers uncle Ted from the Double Live Gonzo days, you know how wild and hungry he was as a killer guitar player. Now, if you stepped off the planet for a few years and the first thing you heard was this and somebody told you it was Ted, then you would think “no way.”
This album is super polished and melodic rock radio-friendly, essentially everything that Ted wasn’t in the 70’s. It’s not until the third track in (which is the title track) that the old Ted makes an appearance. Even though the song reminds me of Billy Idol, at least the guitar is wailing and loud. Crazy Ladies is pure old school Nugent. Pounding double kicks all the way with Ted riffing up on the guitar good and loud, and lyrics that only Ted can get away with. It’s definitely my favourite track.
It’s a fun record that really comes to life when Ted gets to sing.
8/10 from The Grooveman.
