Friday, August 08, 2008

Grinderswitch - Have Band Will Travel (1981)



I always thought Grinderswitch was a bit of a strange band. Maybe it's because I'm used to Skynyrd, Blackfoot and The Allmans. But Grinderswitch has many songs on which they come on very strong, like something wild's going to happen, but then it just falls flat on its face. But not really. Cause it's really good. Just not what you'd expect a Southern Rock band to be doing. I don't know. Maybe it's the plodding country bass. It just gets comfortable, never raunchy. It's by no means anything like Black Oak. But if you don't mind that, try this...
This album is quite an obscurity. I see everything else circulating, but not this one. And what reviews I have read of it, it's all pretty bad. But I do not agree. I think it's one of their most enjoyable albums.
I did not rip this one myself. It had some serious flaws. I tried my best to make it better. I think I did. And I really do like the songs. So if you're bound and determined, here's some golden minutes...

6 comments:

Anxious Mo-Fo said...

I'm a pretty accomplished music blog searcher, but working links to Grinderswitch albums (other than their live releases and "Have Band") are tough to find. Can you direct me? Thanks!

Skydogg said...

Any particular album you need the most?

Anxious Mo-Fo said...

Makin' Tracks or Redwing would be great.

beaug said...

Hey Anxious Mo-fo why dont you try btjunkie there is a 10 album torrent of Grinderswitch. Also download the program soulseek you will get both albums right away.

massrick said...

HI: Can you post the back cover please.

Skydogg said...

Sorry, I don't own a copy of the vinyl. Anybody?