ONCE UPON A TIME.....Feel Like Rock'n'Roll?

 

THUNDERSTICK  Feel Like Rock'n'Roll?  (Thunderbolt,1983) - NWOBHM


     Thunderstick himself gained popularity and success as the eccentric, flamboyant drummer of Samson. Dressing up in gimp gear, leather, and performing in cages, with the popular act must have been an enjoyable experience for him, as it is rumored he turned down an offer to play in Iron Maiden to replace the often underrated Clive Burr, as he was enjoying his persona, and moderate success in the bands. I’m not sure if this rumor is true, or if it is, if he is kicking himself for not taking the opportunity to play with what became arguably the most successful British metal band to grow out the London scene. Either way, playing in Samson itself wasn’t enough, and he opted to form this act, fronted by female vocalist Jodee Valentine. Thunderstick here has a melodic, poppy, yet energetic sound. Interestingly, they do have the upbeat, party kinda vibe that Girlschool and Runestaff had, while fellow female-fronters Satanic Rites sound a bit darker, and deeper. This stuff is poppy, and perhaps not the most advisable stuff out there.

TRACKLIST : Feel Like Rock'n'Roll
                   Alecia
                   Runaround
                   Buried Alive

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