#2
January 1 1984
Box of Frogs
Box of Frogs
3 out of 5
Highlights:
Back Where I Started
Two Steps Ahead
In name only, this is where the 90s really start. I mean, come on, has there ever been a more 90s sounding band? Did they inspire and ultimately tour with Toad the Wet Sprocket? If not, how did promotors miss that opportunity?
After all that synth-pop and blue eyed soul I actually forgot that good old blues rock existed. When it’s good (“Back when I Started”) it’s delicious. The “Ah-ha” backing vocals echo Led Zeppelin’s screaming in “The Immigrant Song” but, when it’s brought down to earth, as it is here, it’s more ominous and comforting. Should be noted that this group is made up ex-Yardbirds players with guys playing by Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton and others.
Beyond that opener there’s a lot of solid playing but not enough meat on the song bones. The exception being the somewhat blistering “Two Steps Ahead”.
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