ELECTRIC SUN-EARTHQUAKE-

After leaving Scorpions, Uli Jon Roth put together this trio with exceptional musicians, not only himself but the -God sent to man- drummer Clive Edwards. This, the only album for Mr. Edwards, just crack you up in a new demensional travel only few guitarist could endeavour. This album is a true milestone in German efficiency and it never fail to deliver.

The production is timetypical of the late 70´s but here you also got brilliant vocals, a guitarsound to die for and the Dynamics are just…perfect! As this is Another direction for Uli Jon Roth there is no way to make a comparison to his erlier work because this is just plain better than anything else he´d achieved Before. A Very good album!

Whatabout the drummer, Clive Edwards?? As you already have predicted, this is one of the great drummer´s from Great Britain. The solid striking abilities together with perfect timing and just that “precognizion” way of hitting with perfect Dynamics gives you  one of the reasons to buy this album. The drive is laid back on purpose due to which song you are listening to and yet in every tuneyou will hear Mr Edwards explode in technical eargasm´s that just brings that BIG smile to your face. This is one of the best performances ever recorded. This the way to play drums, not hitting them….. 🙂

So, if you´re in for Hard/Space/Prog/Kraut rock with a Heavy seasoning of “Hendrix spice” you probably already got this album. For you newcomer´s out there this is the benchmark to prove yourself in the Genre. Great copies are out there for a descent buck but the tip is to go for the vinylfair experience. To find this precious gem is just pure joy. Almost as good as a Cold beer on the beach in the summer.. bikini´s, the ocean and Music…what more is there to ask for?? This album hits the Nail in one stroke!

VINYLRATING/GRADE

-8-EXCELLENT!-HEAD ON STRAIGHT BETWEEN THE EYES COLLISION WITH A FREIGHT TRAIN-

HAIABUSA-HAIABUSA-

This Swedish trio got together in 2003 and released their sole album in 2006. As there are many people out in this World missing the true stoner giant´s like: Black Sabbath and perhaps Jane´s Addiction well, bottle up because the Stoner remedy is here and this time it is approved!!

As an unkown and perhaps private pressing, this is one of those timeless recordings that could have been released last year, because here we aim for Heavy distortion, laid back drumming and crystal clear great vocals. This is one of the best albums in this genre that not display to much “Power” or “distortion” influenced by the Contemporary timeline. This is truly as good as it was when it was released…A very impressive job!! 🙂

Whatabout the drummer, Sir “Mattebusa” Westman?? This is just the perfect match for this outfit. Sweet laidback  drumming with great timing and crystal-clear striking abilities. The technical skills and the Dynamics are all fine but the style of Music does not promote individual showoff skills. It is a pleasure to listen to this drummer because the consistancy together with the bass never makes the performance boring. A Very good effort! A+ playing!!

If you miss the giants of Stoner/Heavy/Prog rock Music you really need to check this one out. Great melodies without overperforming and the mystery sorrounding the band just adds to the flavor. This is a really good album and not even Close to the recognizion it should have got back in the day.

This is a hard record to find but if you do, it is Worth the pricetag and I only found it on CD. This is just that record that suites all kind´s of moments. Driving, partying or just to enjoy on high volume! Splendid!

VINYLRATING/GRADE

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