SKID ROW-34 HOURS-

This Irish outfit first started to play together in 1969. As a major influence towards the Irish bands to come many of the so called rock stars would have a session in this outfit. This their second album , released in 1971, would contain one of the world´s most famous guitarist and of course I´m talking about Gary Moore. Joning the band at only sixteen he had a thing for Peter Green and his playing style and vice versa, Peter Green were deeply impressed by the young lad from Dublin. Everything interacts in some strange way and Everything has a beginning!

This album is timetypical in the sense of producing but has an futuristic style combo that mix Hard/Blues/Prog rock with familiar tendensies what would become the NWOBHM in the later part of the 70´s. The vocals are splendid and the guitar just flies away. The interaction between the drums and bass is avantgarde and at best, brutally honest. This is a good record in that sense.

Whatabout the drummer, Noel Bridgeman?? As the musicians didn´t have the same competition as the big brother´s from the UK this an avarage effort. The striking abilities are fine but there is a lack of shere force and determination. The technical skills are there but sometimes it is going to fast and to sloppy not to take notice. A shame because there are some good features buried in the songs. Nothing to get excited about though.

This is a milestone record for the fans of Gary Moore and Irish rock in all. Both Eric Bell and Phil Lynott did there time in this outfit and to me this is just that basic Learning Academy for bigger things to come. If you get the chills for early Hard/Blues/Prog rock Music this one´s for you. Great copies are out there but be prepared to pay handsomely for a good copy due to low distribution. There are worse records out there but don´t be surprised and prepare yourself before purchase because this one´s really special, in a good way!!

VINYLRATING/GRADE

-5-OK!-WORTH EXPLORING-