LEGS DIAMOND-LEGS DIAMOND-

Released in 1977 this outfit from LA California is, for me, a turning point in American hard/metal rock progression.

As kings at partying in San Antonios frathouse/parking places, where this band had a huge following, their debut album is a really knockout. There are some very heavy influences from late Deep Purple in the songs in a positive way and yet it´s a personal and admirable record. No wondering why Legs Diamond also goes by the moniker “The American Purple”

The producing of the album is top notch with great vocals, guitars and drums. A story that goes around is that Gene Simmons was so impressed by the song”Satin Peacock” that he wanted it for Kiss but that just didn´t happened. That´s  a cool story….  🙂

Whatabout the drummer??

Jeff Poole has been with the band ever since the startup and there´s nothing bad about his playing. It´s definitely better than Peter Criss, who would be the nearest to compare by. Thanks to the good producing of the album you tend to forget about the drums which is good in one way but sad, if you wanted to do a statement on the album.

This album is as good as Montrose debut in 1973. Slick, powerful and very American.  If you´re in for this type of almost AOR this one´s already in you possession, otherwise it´s a good purchase and it´s rather cheap.

VINYLRATING/GRADE

6-GOOD!-WORTH BUYING-