THIRD WORLD WAR-THIRD WORLD WAR-

The first impression I had on this album was that I  got over a postpunk album with a mix of blues/hard rock influences but to my surprise, we are dealing with what I would reckon to be; the first prepunk album by this Brittish outfit from 1971.

According to Wikipedia following information can be read:

“Formed in 1970 by manager and producer John Fenton together with songwriters Terry Stamp and Jim Avery. Fenton came up with the band’s name and provided a large part of its musical direction; Phill Brown, the recording engineer on the band’s first album, quotes him as saying, “I want a no-bullshit, working class band—I’ve had enough of all this pseudo peace crap.”

And how true this is, the guitars are on fire with a fiersome interaction with the vocals and the bass is providing a steady Foundation together with the drums. All extra input by piano and brass segments, justifies this as more of  a Hard/blues/punk record than later releases in the punk movement. The production is raw with a tidy soundframe which brings out a timeless  album. Terrific!!  🙂

Whatabout the drummer, Fred Smith?? This drummer brings a steady avarage style of drumming to the album but the there is nothing exiciting to add here.Striking is clear but with some hesitation on timing and delivery at some places. He was later replaced and that comes as no surprise.

As this outfit released another album Before dismantling itself, this is the one to get. An obscure album way Before it´s time and some true sounding songs with social political lyrics about the every day life in Britain in late 60´s. Splendid in my opinion.

If you are into Garage/blues/punk/hard rock Music from the mid 70´s this is a must have due to it´s Before time sightings and social engagement. I LIKE IT!! 🙂 As a Music Entertainment piece there are better albums out there so maybe an exploring grade is fair enough but try it, you might like it!!

VINYLRATING/GRADE

-5-OK!-WORTH EXPLORING-