Here’s DIRTY LOOKS second indie album “In Your Face” from 1986, originally released on cassette & vinyl on the band’s own Sticky Records, and finally remastered / released on CD for the first time by FnA records approved by vocalist Henrik Ostergaard before his untimely death.
Here DIRTY LOOKS perfected their riff-attack and choruses, still raw, in-your-face rock ‘n roll. Infectious as the flu with enough hooks to snag a whale, “In Your Face” is chock full of heavy, dirty, boogie metal. Henrick was often accused of being a Bon Scott clone, and sure enough on songs like “Oh Ruby” that influence is apparent, but he also has a charm an charisma that is all his own.
Much of the material on here would show up on the band’s first major label debut, however, all are different versions and some fans prefer the more raw recordings here.
Indeed, while songs like “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You”, “Tokyo” and “Oh Ruby” received a much better production later on “Cool from the Wire”, the fire, the rawness of these original, independent versions have its own charm.
“She’s A Rocker”, a track that was also on the band’s first LP, did not make it onto “Cool from the Wire” which is a shame because this song was a signature track by the band.
“In Your Face” garnered a lot of airplay on the reputable Z-Rock. Dirty Looks stock was rising, gigs increased, and next year the band would release their third indie album which will end with a major label deal.
This album rocks, rock hard, and while sound quality could be better (original masters were lost) it’s a true rock n’roll record full of fire and adrenaline.
01. She’s A Rocker
02. Can’t Take My Eyes (Off Of You)
03. You Can’t Take Me
04. Put a Spell On You
05. Get Off
06. Tokyo
07. On Your Back
08 Let Me Go
09. Oh Ruby
10. Undercover
11. Nevermore {Bonus Track}
Henrik Ostergaard – Vocals, Guitars
Mario Rigano Henrik – Lead Guitars
Jack Pyers – Bass
Steve McConell – Drums # 2-4, 6, 9
A.D. Adams – Drums # 1, 7-8, 10
DIRTY LOOKS – In Your Face ’86 [FnA remaster + bonus] 1986, MP3+FLAC
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