Thorogood's debut had been a turntable hit on freeform FM and college radio stations, fitting well with both those station's heritage artists and the punk rock acts that were just starting to gain commercial traction. Thorogood's no-holds-barred approach had roots in both blues and early rock, and though he was clearly a practiced player, there was a rawness (even a purposeful lack of finesse) that mated well to the rejection of studio-bound prog rock and overblown stadium prattle. His second album doubled down on the swagger of his debut, with a tour de force cover of "Who Do You Love?" whose howling vocal and rumbling rhythm figuratively and literally amplify the essence of Bo Diddley's classic. The set's opening take on "Move it on Over" likewise finds a second gear for Hank Williams' first country hit. As with his debut, Thorogood leans on material from Elmore James, Chuck Berry, Willie Dixon, Brownie McGee and others, wearing his influences on the album sleeve and leading fans to look back in awe. [©2013 Hyperbolium]
Guitar hero from Wilmington, Delaware, USA, known for his hit song "Bad to the Bone". Playin' in good ole tradition of Houd Dog Taylor, Elmore James, Bo Diddley and Chuck Barry but with his own touch. American answer to Dr.Feelgood, so you know... Vinyl Rip by Mr.E from original US plastic. Dig!!!
