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Title: UGGGGH....
Review: I bought all the Atomic Rooster albums as they were issued, beginning in 1969. Each one got progressively worse as the band went through personnel and stylistic changes with every album. This final album (issued as ATOMIC ROOSTER IV in the U.S., even though it was their 5th album) just hits the dirt. 60's R&B; singer Chris Farlowe is still around for this album, unfortunately, and really drags it down. Chris Farlowe singing songs about Satan? Gimme a break. By this time, Atomic Rooster had completely made the transformation from prog/hard rock band to dull prog/blues band. The only decent thing here is their cover version of "Voodoo In You," which raises the rating to 2-stars.The Rooster re-grouped in the 1980's with earlier members and recorded a decent album. NICE & GREASY remains their least-successful release.
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