Brass Kitten – E-Z ‘N’ Pretty 2017 Remaster, MP3+FLAC Demon Doll Records

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As requested, here’s in exclusive American glam rockers BRASS KITTEN first 1990’s album “E-Z ‘N’ Pretty“, officially been reissued by Demon Doll and Metal Legacy Records – another Hair Metal gem ‘Uncovered, Rediscovered, Restored & Remastered‘.

And if we speak of hair metal, a gem it truly is, BRASS KITTEN brings the hammer to the party and throws it down with reckless abandon bringing us all back to the perfect sound of the late 80s and early 90s. From the opening harmonies of “On The Run”, to the guitar riff laden title track “E-Z ‘N’ Pretty’ to the earth rattling double bass drums on “Lies” – this album flat out kicks some serious tail.

Brass Kitten toured extensively from 1988 through 1992, playing between 250 to 300 shows a year. From Winnipeg, Canada to Key West, Florida, BK played the circuit nonstop.
With the line up of John Jeremi – lead guitar and vocals, Sid – drums, Steve Philbrook – lead vocals and guitar, Kiar Olson – bass and vocals, BK successfully released their first album, ‘EZ-N-Pretty’.
After Kiar’s departure from the band in 1990, Kellie Roulette joined. BK toured ‘EZ-N-Pretty’, winning ‘National Pick Hit of the Week’ on Z-Rock National Syndicate radio.

There is no question about which era that Brass Kitten‘s debut album ‘E-Z ‘N’ Pretty’ belongs to. The sounds are from the late ’80s / early ’90s hair metal era. I know some people hate the term “hair metal” but most people know which era that we are talking about when the two words are coined together. Big hair, great hooks, guys wearing tons of make-up and sometimes looking prettier than your girlfriend, and platinum selling records (for some only) are just some of the trademarks of the hair metal period.

Brass Kitten definitely deliver when it comes to providing catchy hook filled songs with tons of melodies. They have so much of it on their debut album that even my wife (who at best dislikes heavy metal) was enjoying Brass Kitten‘s songs when I played it in our “family vehicle.”
The big standout on ‘E-Z ‘N’ Pretty’ is easily singer Steve Philbrook who has an amazing voice and quite the range, which is on full display during opening track “On The Run.” Just when you think that Philbrook has hit the highest note that he can sing, he brings it up a notch culminating during the chorus portion of the song. I could listen to Philbrook sing all day long.

What’s a hair metal album without some great guitar playing? It’s probably not a true hair metal album but don’t fret as guitarist Johnny Jeremi has the chops to shred with the best and can go over the top just like Vinnie Vincent did on Vinnie Vincent Invasion (such as for portions of “E-Z ‘N’ Pretty” and the solo on “Only One”).
However, for the most part, Jeremi holds back and simply delivers solid guitar riffs that put the songs first such as on “Lies” and “Only One.” Surprise, surprise — there are a couple of ballads on E-Z ‘N’ Pretty in “Don’t Ask Me Why” and “I’ve Got A Feeling.”
My favorites on E-Z ‘N’ Pretty are the title track with the Vinnie Vincent like shredding, the melody filled opener “On The Run”, the likely hit single “Sweet Sister Suite” and the cheeky “Big Fat Blondes” (which might be where Steel Panther got some of the blueprints for what they do).

The boys had it all and give it in spades, the hooks – the looks – the four octave front man/ vocalist – ripping guitars and a tight and slamming rhythm section. They hit the pavement and hit it hard touring the US and Canada.
A very good, fun band that left a great legacy and an amazing debut record that finally gets it’s very long awaited reissue to sit proudly in your collection next to the Vinnie Vincent Invasion, Skid Row and Ratt albums where it firmly belongs.
Highly Recommended

1 On The Run 4:17
2 Sweet Sister Suite 4:30
3 One Life To Live 4:20
4 E-Z 'N' Pretty 4:25
5 Don't Ask Me Why 6:12
6 Big Fat Blondes 3:14
7 Lies 3:59
8 Only One 3:34
9 Waiting 4:44
10 Pain Of A Broken Heart 5:19
11 I've Got This Feeling 3:43

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