Reissue of 1976 album, now available on CD with 12 bonus tracks. Includes the hit singles 'Teenage Depression', 'Writing On The Wall', 'Wooly Bully', 'Live At The Speed Of Sound' & the 'Live At The Marquee' EP. Comes c... more »omplete with originalartwork, liner notes & pictures. Bonus tracklisting 'Writing On The Wall', 'Cruisin' (In The Lincoln0', 'Wooly Bully', 'Horseplay' (Single Version), '96 Tears' (Live), 'Get Out OfDenver' (Live), 'Medley, Gloria/Satisfaction' (Live), 'On The Run' (Live), 'Hard Drivin' Man' (Live)', 'Horseplay' (Live), 'Double Checkin' Woman' (Live) & 'All I Need Is Money' (Live). 2000 release. Standard jewel case.« less
Reissue of 1976 album, now available on CD with 12 bonus tracks. Includes the hit singles 'Teenage Depression', 'Writing On The Wall', 'Wooly Bully', 'Live At The Speed Of Sound' & the 'Live At The Marquee' EP. Comes complete with originalartwork, liner notes & pictures. Bonus tracklisting 'Writing On The Wall', 'Cruisin' (In The Lincoln0', 'Wooly Bully', 'Horseplay' (Single Version), '96 Tears' (Live), 'Get Out OfDenver' (Live), 'Medley, Gloria/Satisfaction' (Live), 'On The Run' (Live), 'Hard Drivin' Man' (Live)', 'Horseplay' (Live), 'Double Checkin' Woman' (Live) & 'All I Need Is Money' (Live). 2000 release. Standard jewel case.
"The music that pre-dated but led into the punk era. But unlike punk bands Eddie and the Hotrods were talented and musical. Probably the best album of the era. Shame that like many bands of the era they burnt out for non-musical reasons. A great 70s band."
First rate early punk rock
Joel W. Barnett | Portland, OR United States | 04/26/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)
"The Hotrods were an early UK punk group, high energy, but essentially a revved up mid-sixties sound. They were not a revival group, nor were they a full blown "punk" group ala The Damned or The Ramones. It's difficult to explain, but this is a great record, including early 45's, first LP, and several later singles.
I bought the USA version of the LP when it came out in 1976 and still love it. If half way between Dr. Feelgood and The Damned's first LP means anything to you, you'll know why this is such a good record.
If you like punk rock from 1976-1977, this is essential."
British Pub Rock, fast and loud!
Joseph P. Ulibas | Sacramento, CA, USA | 06/21/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Eddie and the Hot Rods were a pub rock band. But their style of classic old school rock made them popular amongst punk bands such as The Damned. They even toured with each other during the early days of the U.K. punk movement. One of the members of the Hot Rods (teenage bassist Paul Gray) would later join the Damned!
Teenage Depression is a strange disc. Half of the tracks were recorded live. Several cover tracks (live) are covers whilst the others are studio tunes written by Douglas, Gray and Hollis. The music is classic rockabilly, nothing flashy or ground breaking. Rocking sounds that'll keep you bumping and a bopping! This is the band's best disc in my opinion.
Highly recommended!"
As fast and snarling as a hot rod!
Scott Mcgredy | 05/20/2006
(4 out of 5 stars)
"If you like the Undertones and the Buzzcocks, you'll love this - Blazing rock'n'roll recorded live at the Marquee and in the studio 1976. I played my orginal vinyl LP to death, so it's great to finally have this on CD. The LP had 12 tracks; This has those plus 11 extras. Brits Eddie & The Hotrods- Barrie Masters (vocals), Dave Higgs (guitar), Steve Nicol (drums), Paul Gray (bass) played pre-Punk R&R with a hint of Pub Rock and more than a nod and a wink to '60s garage bands, plus sped-up covers of ? and The Mysterians ("96 Tears"), The Who ("The Kids Are Alright"), Van Morrison/Stones ("Gloria/Satisfaction" - yes, it works!), but the real surprise is a driving version of Bob Seger's "Get Out of Denver". Their original numbers are not too shabby either; "Get Across To You" should/could have been a hit single. 8-page booklet is informative. No frills rock'n'roll!"