Their debut LP "Vincebus Eruptum" https://monolover.blogspot.com/2012/04/vincebus-eruptum-bl-7839.html was among the toughest you could listen to back then and is today by many seen as the first of many modern hard rock genres. This follow-up offers more of the same. Hardcore garage rock with howling guitars, pumping bass and drums and high strung vocals. Two cover versions - Rolling Stones "Satisfaction" and Albert King's "The Hunter" - coupled with seven self-penned. Maybe missing the novelty of the debute and sounding somewhat more polished and mature, but still a very good garage rock record - honest and direct without any ameliorating circumstances. I espeially like the cover versions, coming out a lot rawer than the originals. As the story goes they played so loud the studio couldn't take it so some of the cuts had to be recorded outside - hence the album title. Don't know if that's true, but the whole thing sure sounds loud and energetic enough for me. I find it strange that while the debute is considered a forerunner and almost legendary among hard rock lovers this is seldom mentioned on the same level, even if well as good. As a lover of right on garage rock I love it all and having a hard time to pick a favoutite track, but if I have to - "The Hunter". Originally also issued on vinyl in US and Canada (Philips PHS 600-278), Netherlands, Japan and Downunder. US 4-track, 8-track, cassette and Reel. US CD on Sundazed (SC 6304). Premiere UK had label as shown here in a laminted fold/out cover.
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