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Uncle Scratch's Gospel Revival - www.myspace.com/unclescratchsgospelreviva
North of Hell (released 2006)
Rock N Roll Purgatory - www.rocknrollpurgatory.com
I dunno where Rock N Roll Purgatory comes up with these bands, but between Swing Ding Amigos, Bob's Country Bunker and now Uncle Scratch's Gospel Revival... You couldn't possible write the history of trash, garage, country or punk rock without these bands. Uncle Scratch's Gospel Revival is a trash rock duo, that preaches teh gospel of coutry blues rock n roll through rejecting the devil and his evil ways. Not for a second do I believe the history of the fellas in the band, supposedly they were/are students of religion, whom felt they could make a difference to rock n roll and all the while grab a few converts too. Yeah right! What I do believe is that the duo plays some smashing blues rock with a tinge of country for good measure, with some infection beats and lyrics that will get your ass moving in no time! This is upbeat rock n roll, that quite frankly, I wish was in the church I attended as a child. I might still believe in the lord had a band like Uncle Scratch's Gospel Revival been heading up the congregation. The duo, Brother Art and Brother Ed, not sure if they are maternally related, but the 'brother' but only adds to the religious allure. Not where I was going with that thought.... The two look like they could be related, even though Brother Ed looks a lot like comedian David Cross. What I have been trying to say, is that the band plays on some rather rudimentary pieces of equipment. Aside from the occasional harmonica and piano, you'll find that Brother Ed plays one mean "beat down guitar", Brother Art makes a shopping cart sound like one of the most expensive cymbals ever made, and between the two providing the vocals through a megaphone...you get a true sound of the band. Trash rock at it's finest. I really adore this album, every track is entertaining and to tapping. From the searing opener "Sin City", to the hilarious "I Can't Bang You On A Sunday", and the very traditional sounding "Lord Took My Hand"; the band is just down right great with theis rudimentary sound! I love it! The disc features eleven studio tracks, a bonus live track (the band often played the lobby of a Cleveland theatre) and an alternate version of "Lord Took My Hand"...thirteen trashy, beer swillin', God-fearing tracks that will keep a smile on your face, a beer in your hand and a new found appreciation for grocery carts in music. -MG |
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TRACK LIST
1. Sin City
2. Angel Above, Devil Below
3. Johnny, Jesus & Me
4. Gates Of Hell
5. Lord Took My Hand
6. The Devil Is...
7. Devil's Chrysler
8. You've Got A Friend
9. Run Devil Run
10. I Can't Bang You On A Sunday
11. Amen
12. Gimme Back My Bible (Live)
13. Lord Took My Hand (Alternate) |
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