Search - Forty Fives :: Get It Together

Pumping powerhouse rock and roll

02/04/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This record has found it's way into a permanent slot in my CD player, with it's raw energy and vintage vibe. Imagine the Cavern Club era Beatles transplanted smack in the middle of a hot and sweaty Memphis roadhouse, and you get an idea of where The Forty Fives are coming from. Other sounds come to mind also, such as the MC5, The Pretty Things, and even the early Who and Kinks. Pedal to the floor and damn the torpedoes, The Forty Fives are a joyride for the ears."

I give it a four!

03/24/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I recently saw The Forty Fives open up for Southern Culture on the Skids and I was unexpectedly delighted with their sound and even more so for their energy. There are no musical revelations on this recording but it did yield some fun, catchy and energetic tunes. This CD is not recommended for music elitist of the likes that have written scathing reviews on this page but for those who want something new that runs at a different pace."

One album that didn't get it together

jimbo45667 | Atlanta, GA | 11/30/2000

(1 out of 5 stars)

"This album is full of short unfulfilling sounds that range from the monotonous to the unbearable. Lyrics that scream Jr. high and music that doesn't even muster up some toe tapping. I purchased this album on the advice of a friend who said that they rocked but was sadly disappointed with it. The production of it was lacking in any depth with no apparent style that was consistent throughout. in short they didn't get it together."