So...the gruff vocals on this one were an immediate turn-off, but fortunately not a deal breaker. Ditch that element of
Blood Uncles and you had a pretty crack band, not far removed from what the Cult and U2 were offering around the same era, granted not quite as anthemic. On top of that, "Swallow" splendidly futzes with some early Gang of Four histrionics. I just wish the mouthpiece would relent with the whole Lee Ving approach he insists on perpetuating here. In fact, said singer does curtail the schtick a tad on "Never Happy Man," adopting a more measured timbre (either that or someone else in the band took over on the mic for this one). An LP,
Libertine, followed two years later, bizarrely containing a Prince cover of all things. I don't think that one is about to rise to the top of my want-list anytime soon.
01. Swallow
02. Mad As You
03. Never Happy Man
04. Drink My Sweat
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