The opener is rather low key compared to much of the other tracks on the disc. But shame on us for doubting the album title's grandiose claim. In fact, the production is much like Nugent's '75 selt-titled masterpiece. Meaty yet melodic but all rooted in the rock 'n' roll twang. It must be recognized that La Duke's material has a masterful sense of rhythm and follow through.
Nothing here sounds forced.
Excellent study for hard rock fans. Of note, some of the songs originally appear on Rock With Balls , but here they are either remixed or unplugged. Rock With Balls is more of the same. Bristling, fat grooves tie together hooks and melodies borne from as far back as Chuck Berry's golden years and not far back as the 80s. For some reason, this release doesn't have the overall depth the above does, but maybe that's because it has a few less tracks and the remixes obviously helped.