A friend recently pointed out that one of Buffalo's third album influencers was none other than Terrible Ted Nugent. They've moved on from the Sabbath inspired Volcanic Rock album and upped the pace, while maintaining a certain lascivious standard as on 'I'm a Skirt Lifter, Not a Shirt Raiser', 'I'm Coming On', and 'Kings Cross Ladies'. Great guitar leads that would make Detroit's
buffalo hunter proud (hey, wait a minute...). Seriously, every stoner band worth its bong has tried to emulate Dave Tice's voice. Do not
even claim to be a fan of said scene without at least paying homage to the originator. And the track 'What's Going On' predates British Steel era Judas Priest by six years.
Sadly, Buffalo would slide way downhill from here. Boogie rock was the all the rage downunda, and Buffalo succumbed. Gotta make a livin', I can understand that.
Ownership: CD: 2005 Aztec. Six panel digipak with liner notes. Includes two relevant bonus tracks.
5/27/12 (review / new entry); 1/22/24
A superb album that, with tbe first two, makes up a trio of the very best heavy rawk records from Down Under of the time...and that still today kicks major booty! They were more than just average rock 'n' rollers!
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