According to the bio information on this group, they took their name from a song by Blue Cheer. In fact, that group is listed as the major influence on this Swedish outfit. While I can hear that on some songs, I’d say, Cream and Black Sabbath are the major inspiration, at least to my ears. This is actually a very good album for fans of that late ‘60’s early ’70’s type of hard rock and heavy metal. While it’s easy to point out the influences on certain songs, all of these elements are taken by these guys and woven into a sound that’s quite uniquely their own. The Swedish lyrics, while making it tough to have a clue about the concepts of the songs, adds an interesting sound at points. This is the debut release from these guys, and I hope to hear a lot more from them. They definitely show promise. Fans of that older era of guitar music should definitely pick this one up. They will find plenty to like about it. For more information (or to get the disc) check out the band’s myspace site or the Record Heaven site.

This review is available in book format (hardcover and paperback) in Music Street Journal: 2006 Volume 6 at lulu.com/strangesound.