RIOT-ROCK CITY-

Released in 1977 this outfit originated from NYC and what a debut album!!

Formed in 1975 by guitarist Mark Reale and drummer Peter Bitelli, They recorded a 4 piece demo and landed a record deal with independent label Fire Sign. A switch in base and signing up with a second guitarist their debut is a milestone in American hard rock history. Great resemblence to acts like Montrose and Aerosmith, they still personalized a great playing style that would change the genre in public in the future to come.

Standout tune would be “Warrior” great groove and maybe many hear a bit of Judas Priest in this, but remember that “Exciter” hadn´t  been released yet….Cool stuff. No song falls under the radar and this is a rare thing in debutalbums. Sign, seal, delivered!!!  🙂

Whatabout the drummer, Peter Bitelli?? Hardcore playing with Lightning strikes and great technique. This is a really great skinbeater and a pleasure to hear. After a few spins on the turntable you can pick up some tricks to add to your toolbox, very nice..

This album is a must have in anyones Collection, if your into great Hard/Heavy/prog rock Americana style. It´s hard to find anything better from this timeperiod. A plus is that the third album peaks the sound of Riot. Things do get better…. 🙂

VINYLRATING/GRADE

7-VERY GOOD!!-GAME,SET AND MATCH-