SILVERHEAD-SILVERHEAD-

Released in 1972 this outfit from England really proved that you can get away with attitude before raw talent. Frontman Michael Des Barres maybe not is to be mentioned as on of the greatest influences on the glam/rock/Heavy side of Music but he contributes in an asskicking way on this album.

A vulgure frontcover with bellbottom trousers that exceeds all normal proportions, this album out plays in some way the master himself, Marc Bolan. Glam or not is the question here. Strong musicians in guitarist Stevie Forest and Rod Rook Davies. Great bass playing by Nigel Harrison and as a luxury treat a great production by Martin Birch.

Whatabout the drummer,Pete Thompson?? The first thing that strikes you is the Heavy groove that he puts into the songs. A sort of delay on the beating that is really affectious. The great producing of the drums helps a lot to enjoy his playing. Any special tricks to bring back to the rehearsel room?? No!

But just get a grip of the feeling he delivers, this is really a 70´s record, fully overblown,wonderful!!

This is a partycracker album that deserves to be played loud and intense. There are good copies out there and some great reissues so don´t hesitate when you stumble upon it.Buy it!!

VINYLRATING/GRADE

6-GOOD!-WORTH BUYING-