The
long list of rock 'n' roll band with big
influences or with similarities with the masters
of groovy and rhythmic hard rock AC/DC seems never
to end.
77 hailing from Spain is a new acquaintance to me
and they are playing a straightforward, basic rock
n roll with an epic twist of their own to it. "Maximum Rock
'n' Roll" is their third album.
Are you looking for a "deep" album, this is
definitely not what you're looking for. 77 is a
band that is honest and which writes songs about
everyday life. With songs like "Stay Away from
Water" and "You Bore Me", one can't imagine
otherwise than that. "Maximum Rock 'n' Roll" is a
diverse album that shifts a lot from song to song,
from the melodic "Maximum Rock N Roll" to the
bluesy "Take Me Or Leave Me". It is a charming
rock album, and I guess you can not just write
songs that are maxed with energy from beginning to
end, for it would also become rather monotonous. I
can't compare these guys with the Australian
giants, but if you are a fan of dusty, groovy rock
tunes, this may be something for your to check out.
The nice title track "Maximum Rock 'n' Roll" and the
swinging track "Jazz It Up" are the only songs that
will stay in my mind after my spins of 77's
"Maximum Rock 'n' Roll". If you want to listen to
the best I suggest to pick out your old AC/DC
(with Bon Scott) albums from the closet and listen
to the real deal. 'Highway to Hell' or 'Let there
be Rock' on highest volume! That's rock n roll
when it's best...but that's just my humble opinion.
