From the opening Zeppelin chords of 'Half The Way Valley' you realise that Sea Hags, a foursome from San Francisco, may be retro-sexual but they still know how to kick out the jams. The band bring to mind the likes of Faster Pussycat and The Black Crowes, and would certainly also put them in that league despite the band never making headwaves on the scene. What makes the album stand out is the weight of the grooves, separating the album from the usual lightweight sleazers around and instead layering the record in darker tones even through the stomp of 'Doghouse', and definite Faster Pussycat strut of 'Too Much T-Bone'. At the time, despite the hype, Sea Hags would have no doubt drowned in the sea of sleaze metal as countless bands hit the scene imitating the art of Guns 'n' Roses, but thankfully, looking back on such records this debut stands head and shoulders above most. Sassy, sexy and at times sonic with a cool cover too.
7/10
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