13.08.2008.
Atomic Rooster - Atomic Rooster '80 (1980) (@256)
(Review from progarchives.com)
By 1980, there was a return on Vincent Crane's part to heavier fare, even bringing back singer/guitarist John Du Cann.
Atomic Rooster always had far greater subtlety than they are given credit for, as audible in dark and moving slower ballads. This worked as a buffer against the sludgy, riff laden heaviosity of songs. However, this album's mostly dominated by the latter. Their self titled album of 1980 is their heaviest since 'Death Walks Behind You'.
The ten songs on this album sound rather straightforward but very energetic and propulsive with elements from Deep Purple (organ and guitar), Led Zeppelin (guitar riffs), Argent (organ), Alice Cooper (vocals) and The Stranglers (vocals and organ). The interplay between Du Cann's guitar and Crane's organ is hot and often furious.
Despite some shortcomings, this is a pretty decent mix of old school Rooster/hard progressive with the snarling attitude of "New Wave of British Heavy Metal".
Line-up :
- Vincent Crane / Hammond C3 organ
- John Du Cann / Fender guitars, lead vocals
- Preston Heyman / drums, percussion
Track List :
01. They Took Control Of You - 4:49
02. She's My Woman - 3:14
03. He Did It Again - 4:03
04. Where's The Show? - 3:54
05. In The Shadows - 6:51
06. Do You Know Who's Looking For You - 3:04
07. Don't Lose Your Mind - 3:34
08. Watch Out! (instrumental) - 4:05
09. I Can't Stand It - 3:48
10. Lost In Space - 5:53
11. Throw You're Life Way (Bonus) - 2:51
12. Broken Windows (Bonus) - 3:49
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