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Ted Nugent's self-titled 1975 debut solo release is a bold expression of gonzo guitarist's sound, image, and abundant attitude. Ted had what was essentially a touring band with Amboy Dukes bassist Rob Grange, fellow Michiganite Derek St. Holmes on vocals and guitar, and Cliff Davies on drums. During days off from the mega-road trip that preceded this album, the group recorded its first record. Co-produced by famed hard-rock/metal helmsman Tom Werman, "Stranglehold" has the impromptu jamming feel of a live show.
Like "Deuce" for Kiss, the first track of a first album can define an act. "Stranglehold" leads straight into the no-holds-barred "Stormtroopin'," where the riffs are non-stop. The boogieish "Hey Baby" shows why St. Holmes was an underrated, soulful hard-rock vocalist. He howls "got me an overdose of rock & roll" on "Just What the Doctor Ordered." A wicked metal lick introduces "Snakeskin Cowboys." Ted picks his mammoth Gibson Birdland to death on "Motor City Madhouse." He switches gears on the bluesy shuffle of "You Make Me Feel Right at Home." The bonus live tracks of "Stormtroopin'," "Just What the Doctor Ordered," and especially "Motor City Madhouse" show why any rock & roll fan should witness a Ted Nugent show.
Recorded at the Sound Pit, Atlanta, Georgia. Includes liner notes by Gary Graff.
Reissue producer: Bruce Dickinson.
Personnel: Ted Nugent (vocals, guitar, percussion); Derek St. Holmes (vocals, guitar); Cliff Davies (vocals, vibraphone, drums); Steve McRay (keyboards); Brian Staffeld, Tom Werman (percussion).
Audio Remixer: Anthony Reale.
Liner Note Author: Gary Graff.
Recording information: Hammersmith Odeon, London, England (1977).
Author: Ted Nugent.
Photographers: Al Clayton; Adrienne Alford; Elaine Bryant; Ron Pownall.
Arrangers: Derek St. Holmes; Ted Nugent.
Personnel: Ted Nugent (vocals, guitar, percussion); Derek St. Holmes (vocals, guitar); Cliff Davies (vocals, vibraphone, drums); Rob Grange (bass).
out of amboy and rockin harder this was teds first post amboy dukes album and boy it shows, he was really wailing out at this time and what a powerful album this was, from this record in 75 to weekend warriors in 78 was the pinnacle of teds carrere, great remastering and liner nots as well as bonus cuts, now lets do the amboy dukes stuff the right way and get that out to us old rockers!!!!!!! Submitted by SAXONMAN (hicksville new york) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
No lead Ted! If you want to hear a Gibson punished the way it is meant to be, then this album is for you. I've worn out many old tapes with the replaying of 'Stranglehold", 'Motor City Madhouse' and 'Queen of the Forest'! The words, Ted's maniacal guitar playing, and the drums puts me in the mood the second I hear that Gibson wake up! This album is still the pinnacle of the Nuge's Detroit days!
Ted, you the man! Submitted by Ken (Higgins Lk,Mi) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Ted's Solo Career Starts With A Bang Ted Nugent's solo career started with a bang on his self-titled debut album. Blending the influences of Led Zeppelin, Mountain, The Stones, Grand Funk Railroad, Mitch Ryder, The Allman Brothers Band, Chuck Berry, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Free, and Humble Pie, among others, the Motor City Madman created a style all his own. This album, the followups to 1982, and his work from 1995 on are a testament to the creative benefits of sobriety. Submitted by Adam (Suffern NY USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
This Is Right Before It Hit The Fan What a statement by an emerging atrist who would not be denied! Takes all kinds of balls to open an album with a long slow blues number ("Stranglehold"). Marred only slightly by Tom Werman's thin production (no bottom end; damn shame since Rob Grange was a fine bass player)and one inexplicable track ("You Make Me Feel Right At Home"), this is as in-your-face as a solo debut should be. Highlights: "Stranglehold", "Hey Baby", "Just What The Doctor Ordered", and the neck-snapping "Motor City Madhouse" (the guitar solo that closes "Madhouse" is my all-time favorite Nugent solo; it sounds like a truckload of bowling balls rolling down the stairs of the Empire State building, and that's a good thing). Submitted by a reviewer (Portland OR) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
This Is Right Before It Hit The Fan
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