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B.A. Baracus

Self-Titled

[CD]

By: Boris

Formed in 2001 in Columbus, Ohio, four guys came together to create pure Rock N' Roll in the style of their influences....The Rolling Stones, MC5, Iggy Pop and The Black Crowes. The end result is a debut self-titled release that rocks every bit as hard and carries all of the heart and energy, but with an updated production.

The album opens with attitude with "The Jump Off" and pulls you in right away. Each song is upbeat to mid-tempo and makes you want to move. The production is good along with a good mix. The band was going for a 1960's garage rock production here. It's good and clear with just enough dirt and swagger to clue you in. Productions like this are always a good way for the band to convey energy and hint at their live capability.

Great old rock guitar licks are everywhere! Bass lines constantly roll under the songs. The vocals touch ground with Mick Jagger, Iggy Pop and Chris Robinson. The most impressive aspect of B. A. Baracus is their attitude. On disc, all of their angles, ideas and heart shine through. And that's hard to get across! They come in like a barrage of dirty guitar-rock with a slight sneer and giving a huge middle finger to corporate rock, nu metal, rap and hip hop. You gotta love a band with balls.

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