I'm not sure if this is the definitive Sutch CD, but it will certainly tell you what he was all about ! I gave it four stars because it really is a lot of fun to listen to--although I'm not sure if all the laughs are intentional !
First, the problem--sorry, but as a vocalist, Sutch was pretty bad--studio tricks and good musicians can't hide the fact that this guy was no singer.
On the other hand, his energy and enthusiasm won me over. I bet if you had a party--and waited until everyone was "feeling no pain"--playing this disc at full volume would be a blast !
There are twelve tracks--the first six have a horror theme with "Jack the Ripper" and "Murder in the Graveyard" delivering the goods--the remaining songs are more conventional rockers, taken at a frantic pace. Warning--if you like deep, meaningful lyrics, forget about it ! This is not Bob Dylan !
Lord Sutch is no longer with us. Apparently, he was a great showman, and many big UK musicians got their start as one of his "Savages". People who saw him in concert say that the world became a duller place when he left.
Dear Reader--I don't know if you will like this CD, or hate it, but one thing for sure--like Sutch himself, it is not dull ! !
