Near the end of “Rio,” Goldfinger switches from ska to Dio’s “Rainbow in the Dark,” both in rhythm and vocal melodies, yet keeps the lyrics to “Rio” intact.
Energy was the whole fix and nothing other than a fix. Glue Factory Records pulled together a venerable whos-who of Southern Cali bands to appease you.
“Baby Baby” and “London Girls,” from this pseudo-greatest hits collection, are straightforward, unabashed love songs, more Dave Clark Five than Buzzcocks.
It’s fun, manic, talented, destructive, and sarcastic. Think Schlong humping White Lion and you’ve got the idea. The first Toy Dolls record with US distro.