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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I first heard this album in a car on the way back from playing a gig in Manchester and was totally blown away by it. At the time I had not really heard much of Ten Years After or Alvin Lee ( apart,ofcourse, from the demented live rendition of 'Goin' Home' at Woodstock)but was very much impressed by the inventive, colourful and fast guitar solo work. Being a fan of guitarists such as Scott Gorham (Thin Lizzy), Joe Satriani and Donal Rhoeser (Blue Oyster Cult), this album fitted very nicely into my collection.
'Rocket Fuel' has a much more rock defined sound than the earlier offerings by Ten Years After - this is probably because Alvin got to pick his own line up for the backing band Ten Years Later - as can be heard right from the start in the title track. Tracks 2, 5 & 7 (Gonna Turn You On, Ain't Nothing Shakin'& Baby Don't You Cry) are typical Alvin good time boogie numbers - upbeat and light with a sense of humour - whereas track 4 (Somebody Callin' Me) is definately a little more moody, leading as it does into The Somebody Waltz which is a nice stage for not only a more intricate playing style from Mr Lee, but also show cases the bass of Mick Hawksworth and the drumming of Tom Compton.Track 6 is 'Alvin's Blue Thing' and that really says it all.Track 3, however, is a much darker proposition with an almost schizophrenic twist between verses, choruses and instrumental bridges. The clincher on the album is the darkest of all though. The Devil's Screaming (track 8) could easily have been recorded in one of Dante's hells and has an apocolyptic feel all the way through leading to an end which is pure occult.
Although Alvin Lee doesn't have the best voice in the recording business, it suits all the material on 'Rocket Fuel' and the album as a package is a must for anyone who appreciates good guitar based combos and solos. Alvin Lee must be one of the most unknown and under-rated axemen of the past 30 years.
'Rocket Fuel' has a much more rock defined sound than the earlier offerings by Ten Years After - this is probably because Alvin got to pick his own line up for the backing band Ten Years Later - as can be heard right from the start in the title track. Tracks 2, 5 & 7 (Gonna Turn You On, Ain't Nothing Shakin'& Baby Don't You Cry) are typical Alvin good time boogie numbers - upbeat and light with a sense of humour - whereas track 4 (Somebody Callin' Me) is definately a little more moody, leading as it does into The Somebody Waltz which is a nice stage for not only a more intricate playing style from Mr Lee, but also show cases the bass of Mick Hawksworth and the drumming of Tom Compton.Track 6 is 'Alvin's Blue Thing' and that really says it all.Track 3, however, is a much darker proposition with an almost schizophrenic twist between verses, choruses and instrumental bridges. The clincher on the album is the darkest of all though. The Devil's Screaming (track 8) could easily have been recorded in one of Dante's hells and has an apocolyptic feel all the way through leading to an end which is pure occult.
Although Alvin Lee doesn't have the best voice in the recording business, it suits all the material on 'Rocket Fuel' and the album as a package is a must for anyone who appreciates good guitar based combos and solos. Alvin Lee must be one of the most unknown and under-rated axemen of the past 30 years.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
rocket fuel burns fast
10 Jun 2000
Format:Audio CD
an excellent Alvin Lee work from 1978 - with "Ten Years Later". this is the first I've seen it on Cd {except for mine burned off the record}! Great guitar riffs Alvin Lee style in "rocket fuel" and "ain't nothing shakin" for example. also an ethereal piece called "the devil's screaming - part 1 and 2". A must for all Alvin Lee fans if you can get it!
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Excellent C.D.
27 Aug 2000
Format:Audio CD
This is a must c.d. for all Alvin Lee fans,I forgot how well Alvin sounded on this one. His driving rythem guitar along with Tom Compton's drumming are a great mix, especally on Ain't nothing shaking.If you can get past just listing to Alvin's blistering solo, listen to Tom's superb drumming.The best C.D. I have bought in some time. I'm no music critic, I just love to listen to GREAT music and I would highly recommend this one.Try it and you will not be dissapointed.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Another classic Alvin Lee album
31 Aug 2003
Format:Audio CD
Somebody's Waltz is one of Lee's best instrumental works. Ain't Nothin' Shakin' is absolutely frantic guitar and bass interaction. Baby Don't You Cry No More is one of his catchier tunes also. A must for any Alvin fan.
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