Zoot
Just Zoot
1970
Before he was Rick Springfield, he was Rick Springthorpe and he was the guitarist for the Australian band, Zoot in the 60s. Rick's songwriting suggests, yes, he should have a huge career ahead of him. "Flying" is a prime example.
But he's not the only songwriter here. But, I believe he's the only member of the band that wrote any songs. Which is weird since Beeb Birtles would go on to form Little River Band. But I don't see any songs credited to him here.
"Who's Afraid of You" couldn't be more Who influenced or maybe it's The Easybeats. But it showcases Rick's guitar proficiency.
There's a lot of psychedelic neo-folk and that's to be expected. It's 1970.
3.5 out of 5
ASide: One Times, Two Times, Three Times Four, Mr. Songwriter, Monty and Me
BlindSide: Flying
DownSide: Who's Afraid of You
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