Excellent compilation of a number of EPs and recordings. If this is the precursor for the debut studio album next year, the signs are very good! Highlights of ‘Down & Out’ include the epic ‘Down’ and the mesmerising ‘Time Rolls On’. A must for any rock collection.
Day: November 14, 2016
Bang Gang – Love Sells 1990
During the 80’s and early 90’s, glam worked hard and so many combos had the chance to be signed on the majors, it is good to report or remember that there were also groups that came out of the glam albums on independent labels. This is the case, among others, The Bang Gang who released his debut album “Love sells” at Sinclair Records. As a side remark, note that The Bang Gang had in its ranks former members of Culprit 2 (heavy metal band of cult 80’s): bassist Scott Earl and guitarist KJ Kristoffersen.
That said, The Bang Gang has nothing to do with Culprit musically because here, as was stated earlier, one deals with the hard / glam. And the title “Pedal to the Metal”, loaded to open hostilities, should not mislead: the festive atmosphere, the melodies of both light and punchy ri