So this is album number seven for these whiskey soaked Texans. They put the groove and swing into their hard rockin’ metal anthems. Album number seven and I’m guessing not many people have heard of them. Still led by frontman and wailer Big Daddy Rich, they sound as huge and heavy as they ever have. This is thanks in part to a great production by Bob Marlette.
The album opens up with the fat heavy groover Hell Hounds, where the riffs are heavy and Big Dady is giving his all. I Come From The Dirt is a similar groove with a great guitar sound. Built For The Road has a hint of country mixed into an AC/DC simple rocker chord pattern. Scream is up next and that riff and groove will get you up and bouncing. Dirty rock n’ roll at its best! Hard Habit closes out Side 1. A slow pounding rocker with a killer hook and chorus.
Believe opens up Side 2 and a very similar track to Hard Habit. Both written by Bob Marlette with a more commercial edge. License To Kill follows and it’s another huge sounding, slow paced rocker. Keep My Name Out Of Your Mouth starts like something Pantera would write. It has a great guitar sound and my favourite track. If you want to know how that huge voice sounds on a ballad then I Teach Angels How To Fly will answer that question. Pretty freakin’ awesome is the answer! The Name Lives On closes out the album in fine southern outlaw style.
Great album with great production.
9/10 from The Grooveman.
