The Beatings belong in the same club, even if some of their “tone” has a tang that puts ’em closer to the freak-slutpunk contingent, as does the Gun Club cover.
The Southern twang in Jon McGee’s voice is not an affectation, the ZZ Top cover is straight-up and fits flawlessly into the set, and the vibe is upbeat and fun.
The Southern twang in Jon McGee’s voice is not an affectation, the ZZ Top cover is straight-up and fits flawlessly into the set, and the vibe is upbeat and fun.
Slower and more pensive than previous efforts, Elusive Truth is Spirit Caravan’s finest work to date, more thoughtful and philosophical, but no less rocking.
This record is purely heavy rock born of the molten tar pits that heaved the very early Blue Cheer and the wicked burned-over thud of Zeppelin live in ’69.
Time to Fly really lacks in the tune department. Nothing much has changed in the way they play or put songs together, but none of them stick to the brain.