FIVE HORSE JOHNSON-THE TAKING OF THE BLACK HEART-

This American outfit originates from Toledo Idaho and this is their seventh release from 2013. Mixing Hard/blues/souther/stoner rock they certainly can´t be accused for not spicing thing´s up. This is some seroius cabin Music that isn´t for the faint of heart. You need cojones to enjoy this kind of playing.  🙂

And I say – “Bring it on”!! This recording is a flawless production with great guitar/vocal interaction and a harmonica sound to die for. Frontman Eric Oblender possesses this unique blue collar working mans voice, with a serious attitude behind it. Both guitarist Brad Coffin and Phil Durr  never push the limit to far and as this is a new line up all pieces fall together. The feeling of being in an American Highway Juke joint diner creeps up on you. Just wonderful.

Whatabout the drummer, Tim Gahagan?? As much as you are acquried warm clothes in the Winter time, this lad is just a perfect fit for this band. Technical skills are there with a funky backbeat and great striking abilities. The hitratio is ok and the drive is impeccable. This is a solid drummer!! High five!!

As this album could be seen as a comeback album for Five Horse Johnson, it also redirect their style and much influences are brought into the songs. I Hear Black Crowes, Nashville Pussy, Clutch and some sprinkle of Lynard Skynard.   Just Faboulus.

If you´re into Hard/blues/Southern/stoner rock Music with the extra edge this is already in your possession. For you investigators out there, this is as safe as Fort Knox.

Great issues are out there for resonably Money so go ahead and crank it up…You won´t regret it!!

VINYLRATING/GRADE

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

DETROIT-DETROIT-

As a predecessor to more name famed bands later on, this release from 1971 just brings out a flavour filled jar of cookies right in front of you. This outfit from Detroit Michigan only released this record and they where a spinoff Group to the Detroit Wheels and contained Mitch Ryder on vocals who guided this outfit on through this shameless terrific album!

The production is time typical with a touch of a “Southern” style in the soundframe. The Hard/Southern/blues rock style is eminent on this recording and all counterparts are acting very well. No song falls over the edge but the standout tune is with out a doubt “Long neck goose”  Maybe the material tend to bend a Little to much in every direction but I sense the great mixture also brings this album up a notch or two to it´s contemperary companions.

Whatabout the drummer, Johnny Badanjak?? Well this is as solid as American Concrete and that will bring some Heavy style playing along with it. The striking abilities are splendid but the impression of a “stiff” hit ratio and a sense of caution brings the impression down to an avarage. Though Mr.Badanjak also possesses a great vocal skill I might cut him some slack. 🙂

This outfit selvimploded when Mitch Ryder left in 1972 due to vocal issues. So, If you´re in for true American Hard/Southern/blues rock with strong songs and with the favour of obscurity this is an album to aim for. A couple of spins on the turntable justifies a purchase and the pricetag isn´t that bad. You could say it´s almost a find!! 🙂

VINYLRATING/GRADE

-6-GOOD!-WORTH BAYING-