The band picture on the front and the back doesn't leave a lot to be desired...are these guys builders on a tea-break ? The Rods play a solid slab of hard rock, a watered down Motorhead with a few AC/DC boogie riffs ('Music Man'), a bit of later The Who...especially in those curly locks! Straight forward bluesy, truckin', cliche'-laden rock 'n' roll. It tries to be serious and I guess it can be taken seriously, but it's so middle of the road, the look, the clenched fists and tight denim...and so many do it better, but I have a soft spot for the record. When things are cranked up...like on...um...'Crank It Up', it's all quite pleasant. 'Get Ready To Rock 'n' Roll'...it's standard fair, but the reality is, when I am ready to rock 'n' roll, I need something more than The Rods.
5.5/10
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