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Very few rock bands in the 80's attempted to think, or indeed play, outside the box. Most kept to well-worn paths, be it heavy metal, glam rock, punk rock or even pop rock but for Phantom, Rocker & Slick the musical trajectory was new and imaginative; an exciting step in a totally unique direction, combining fifties rockabilly with the cut and thrust of 80's hard rock. Featuring former Stray Cats founders Slim Jim Phantom and Lee Rocker, together with universally well respected guitar hero Earl Slick (David Bowie, John Lennon, John Waite), the band were launched in an explosion of excitement, earning instant acclaim for not only their album but also for a series of incredibly energetic live performances.
Recorded in Los Angeles by Steve Thompson and Michael Barbiero (Metallica, Tesla, Guns 'N Roses) and released in 1985, the album features amongst its eleven self-penned tracks, guest appearances from Rolling Stones keyboard alumni Nicky Hopkins and guitarist Keith Richards. Phantom, Rocker & Slick is released as a Special Limited Deluxe Collector's Edition.
Phantom Rocker & Slick Reviews
Phantom Rocker & Slick Reviews
| 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful  Slick & the boys are finally remastered on cd!, This review is from: Phantom Rocker & Slick (Audio CD) Who could have ever paired two thirds of Stray Cats with legendary "GUN FOR HIRE" Earl (BOWIE, JOHN LENNON) Slick? Just as soon as it was announced "THE STRAY CATS WERE FINISHED" backstage at MTV's Guitar Greats, suddenly the debut album from this newest trio hit the shelves. And believe it or not - IT WORKED AMAZINGLY WELL! The album featured hits "What You Want", "My Mystake", "Running From the Hounds", and featured the infectiously guitar driven, Link Wray-ish number, "MEN WITHOUT SHAME!" Slick really shines on this album showcasing plenty of tasty chops and catchy riffs. Lee Rocker really gave Brian Setzer a run for his money on vocals and did I happen to mention the record also features Stones' guitarist - Keith Richards?I was honored to catch Lee Rocker and Earl Slick at the Iridium jazz club (NYC) back in Feb. 2012 sharing the stage for the first time in 27 years! Rocker's wife mentioned a possible upcoming tour from the boys very soon so keep you eyes... Read more 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful GREAT ALBUM!, By Boogie Man (HAFB Panama) - See all my reviews This review is from: Phantom Rocker & Slick (Audio CD) One of my favorite albums. I cannot decide which song is my favorite, but you can honestly listen to the whole album from beginning to end and love every moment. Some very rocking songs that literally get your blood pumping! Simply great! 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful The only "new" album worth a $#!+ during the Eighties, By Bill Board (God's Wrath, Ohio) - See all my reviews This review is from: Phantom Rocker & Slick (Audio CD) I don't know where it is written that an artist has to suffer before (s)he becomes creative. But, oh, the liberals whined loudly while Ronald Reagan, God rest his soul, was restoring "the silent majority's" pride. I guess that the only justification for slowly dying Rock And Roll during the eighties was Tina Turner's resurrection - and THIS album! Said it before, and I'll say it again: this album, now CD (thankfully) was the ONLY true Rock And Roll during the eighties. The opening track (usually the "BLING" track on a Stones' album), "What You Want," surpasses ANY "opening track on an album" by - yes - even the Rolling Stones...well, since "Exile," anyway. True, there are a few droopy tacks on the CD, but it's one of my very few CDs that I can put on, and then not have to skip every other track. Speaking OF the Stones though, Keef plays the "lead guitar" solo on the next track, "My Mistake," and the video (which did, INDEED, "kill the radio star") with Elvira playing Lee Rocker's... Read more |
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