ROCKICKS-INSIDE-

This American outfit released their sole album in 1977 and this is a piece of work. After a sejour of other bands amongs them Rock Candy and The Peanut Butter Conspiracy, guitarist Brian Naughton, started up Rockit who later became Rockicks. The band ended up with a deal for the new label RSO records which included the Bee Gees and go figure, this was their only album and the road to obscurity laid straight ahead…..A mystery mismatch by the label for sure…

The production is flawless with great vocal overdubs and splendid guitar work with a descent rhythm section to back it up. Brian Naughton possesses a terrific voice that just fits right. The songs are strong with a direction towards Hard/biker/stoner/swamp rock. Not all that far from Black Oak Arkansas kind of Music back in the day. The processed guitar sound brings a bit of pop flavour hard rock taste in my mouth, not bad, but a bit to familiar. A Bit to American soundframe maybe. Never the less, impressive catalouge!! 🙂

Whatabout the drummer, Rick Altschuler?? This drummer just pass through the Eye of the needle. His drive and striking abilities are all fine but there are some hesitation about his Dynamics and timing skills. This is a powertrain drummer who enjoys full throttle playing and maybe a bit more personality wouldn´t hurt. Not bad but just above avarage is the grade here.

Domestic touring with the early version of Quit Riot brought Rockicks to be a household name in some parts in th US but the labels interest NOT to put it in for the band made the journey shortlived. To bad because this is a Heavy sounding album with great songs.

If you´re in for American late 70´s rock with great attitude and familiar soundframe this is a Winner! The style of Hard/biker/stoner/swamp rock Music suits this outfit perfectly and this is an odd one in the family for sure!! Great copies are out there for no Money at all so go on , use the plastics!!  🙂

VINYLRATING/GRADE

-6-GOOD!-WORTH BUYING-