All in all from the first track to the last, this album works on so many levels. Quite an enjoyable way to spend an hour or so.
The Jokers: The Big Rock & Roll Show
Equal parts Led Zeppelin and AC/DC (viz "Super Groover") this lot are a party hearty band from the Liverpool area. Slightly goofy party rock that just works nicely echoing the time of good time rock that was popular in the 80s with band likes the Quireboys and Thunder. The bands whose baton has been taken up by The Answer and Glyder. What most amuses me is that the band comes across quite often as the English The Tea Party. The album was recorded in Vancouver, Canada by Mike Frasier so that might have something to do with it, maybe.
It's clear that there is a bunch about this lot from their gigs in London and touring with bands like Fozzy. It's catchy good time rock 'n' roll that is the perfect antidote to the current crop of misery-guts on what is thought to be rock-radio in the UK. Check out the title track if you want to understand why this lot have a good a vibe about them.
There one of those bands that could be huge if picked up by the right sort of person who can make them. They have the goods to deliver, like the Answer, and just need a forum to go global. With a little luck, the support of the rock community and the right backing these guys could be the next great rock band.
This is the best hard rock review I have heard since The Answer’s stellar debut. Good to see England can pump out such great bands. Oh yes and check them out live now before they get out of the smaller venues. Then you can say you “knew em’ when”.
Your lot for the week. There are some great bands in this bunch, ones well worth seeking out for your hard-earned money.
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