ALEX HARVEY Teenage A Go Go
Alchemy Pilot 159(2003)
Alex Harvey made his name in the 70's with his own band, the Sensational
Alex Harvey Band, who were faned for Harvey's onstage antics and vocals.
This CD covers his pre-SAHB days in the 60's. It is a mixed bag of rock 'n'
roll including a storming run through ‘Jailhouse Rock', country styled
ballads and folk tinged acoustic numbers like ‘Ballad of J.K.K.'. ‘The
Electric Blues' is nearer to the SAHB with an up-tempo backing, funky horns
and Harvey's distinctive vocals. But you have to be a real fan to listen to
the twelve minutes plus ‘Medley', which has nursery rhymes sung by a female
vocalist to which Harbey's weird vocals and sound effects are added. Not for
the weak willed.
A fine representation of Alex Harvey's early years, with a few real gems
in there. But it really is for fans only and not the casual listener.
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Review by Jason Ritchie
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