Fresh Start - What America Needs. 1974 USA-Michigan

Fresh Start's sole album is an excellent example of the American ghetto funk rock sound that was popular in the early 70s. Lead by guitarist Paul Frank, who hailed from the Detroit area and was formerly in the band Head Over Heels, Fresh Start formed in California and took advantage of the music scene thriving there. What America Needs is a killer slice of heavy funk rock, the kind you wish all of these type of albums to be. Michigan rockers Rare Earth and Grand Funk Railroad are two obvious influences, but one will also hear similarities with obscurities such as Purple Image and Lost Nation. As expected, there's plenty of great guitar leads courtesy of Franks, especially on 'Gypsy'. Other than the relatively more radio friendly 'Right Away', most of this album just kicks ass non-stop. Given that's it's a < $10 record, don't miss out on this one!

Ownership: LP: 1974 ABC Dunhill. Single sleeve. White label promo. Purchased online from b&m in 2013.

12/14/13 (RYM)