HYDRA-ROCK THE WORLD-

In the late stages of the 60´s good friends Spencer Kirkpatrick and Steve Pace started out playing in bands together and soon they formed the Outfit named Hydra and this is their third and last release from 1977.

Hydra originates from Georgia U.S and had a popular following around Atlanta with a grewing recognizion in the surrounding states and opening for major acts. The claim to be the first “Heavy” Southern rock band might just be true. The Power trio of Pace, KirkPatrick and Wayne Bruce just delivers on high on this Heavy/Southern/prog rock album. The producing is great with that 70´s style sounding that brings out the best from American Southern style rock Music. I like it a lot!! Just awesome!

It´s hard to pick out any standout song on the album but at the same time there is an even high quality through and through so there´s no song that falls under the giljotin here. Just plain great rock´n roll tunes. 🙂

Whatabout the drummer, Steve Pace?? Well..this chap is just like the King of Beers, Budweiser; light, no taste and brings you pleasure only if you´re thirsty on a hot summer`s day. A typical avarage drummer with Ok striking abilities. The hit ratio and technical skills are below par with an avarage joe´s in Dynamics. Don´t get me wrong, this is not bad for this outfit but it won´t bring you any ideas to bring back to the rehearsal room. Meat and potatoes to be honest…. 🙂

If you´re into American Heavy/Southern/prog rock Music this is a very good album and shows that Hydra really progressed throughout their career. Some may Think this a bit to cheesy but I don´t agree. There are much worse albums out there by far more better known acts. This is a great start to begin to investigate the “Southern” feeling inside you.

VINYLRATING/GRADE

-5-OK!-WORTH EXPLORING-