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BACHMAN AND TURNER
"Bachman and Turner" (RBE; 2010)
Reviewed by R. Scott Bolton
Legendary rockers Randy Bachman and Fred Turner return with this self-titled CD that is exactly what you hoped it would be.
On their first CD together in almost 20 years, Bachman and Turner (do I even have to mention that they were part of Bachman Turner Overdrive?) deliver a solid classic rock album, an album that's a throwback to the era of such hits as "Takin' Care of Business" and "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet." Perhaps even more interestingly, the CD isn't just a tribute to the band's hits era but to even earlier eras, often offering up a 60s and 70s rock and roll vibe.
The album is at its best when rocking its hardest but even the more vintage sounding stuff is still interesting, even if it can't help but be a little dated at times.
Performance-wise, everything sounds great. The vocals are strong and just rough enough, the songs are well-written and the music is tight and chunky, just the way you like it.
The CD's production seems a little hot at times, although I'm not sure that's a production problem or just a problem with my particular copy of the CD. Whatever the cause, it's not distracting enough to destroy the listening experience.
Bottom line: It's great to have Bachman and Turner together again and let's hope it's not another twenty years before we hear more.
For more information, check out http://www.bachmanandturner.com.
"Bachman and Turner" (RBE Music; 2010)
Reviewed by Snidermann
Two-thirds of the legendary Bachman Turner Overdrive -- Randy Bachman and Fred Turner -- have put together their first new release in over twenty years.
In the 70s, BTO had a string of hits and they continue to grace the classic rock FM radio market around the world with hits like "You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet," "Roll On Down The Highway," "Hey" and, of course, "Takin’ Care Of Business" (which happens to be in my personal top ten songs of all time). The new self-titled release is a collection of excellent songs done in the same style as the old BTO stuff, but with a fresh style while still maintaining the same old passion of the 70s material.
Check out some of the songs online at http://www.bachmanandturner.com and I have no doubt you'll be first in line to get your copy of this outstanding recording.
On "Bachman and Turner," the old magic is still there. It's great music done with style and the BTO mojo makes this recording a must for any fans of the original group -- just like me.
I find myself jazzing this recording in my head since I first spun it and I think I will just have to listen to it again right now. I've already lost track of how many times I have listened to this CD! It's that good!
BTO fans, I know you're out there. Get your copy of "Bachman and Turner" today. You will not be disappointed.
For more information, check out http://www.bachmanandturner.com.
Rating Guide:
A classic. This record will kick your ass.
Killer. Not a classic but it will rock your world.
So-so. You've heard better.
Pretty bad. Might make a nice coaster.
Self explanatory. Just the sight of the cover makes you wanna hurl.
Copyright © 2010 by R. Scott Bolton. All rights
reserved.
Revised:
30 Jan 2012 23:41:12 -0600.
