Blast Off!

by The Fleshtones

Blast Off! cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: February 1982
  • Label: ROIR
  • Country: United States
  • Community rating: 3.43/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Alan Vega, Lenny Calderone II, Keith Streng, Jan Marek Pakulski, Marty Thau

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Actually comprised of early recording sessions originally shelved by Red Star Records in 1978, this vibrant collection was finally issued on cassette to capitalize on the band's rising profile. The tracks capture the quintessential, frenetic energy of the New York City garage rock revival, brimming with Farfisa organ blasts and unhinged, R&B-infused rock and roll swagger. It provides a raw, foundational look at their highly influential 'super rock' sound.

Genres

Descriptors: repetitive

Tracklist

  1. Soul Struttin'
  2. American Beat
  3. Cara-Lin
  4. Shadow Line
  5. Comin' In-Dead Stick
  6. Rocket U.S.A.
  7. Atom Spies
  8. B.Y.O.B.
  9. The Way I Feel
  10. Watch Junior Go!
  11. Judy
  12. Critical List
  13. Rockin' This Joint

Credits

  • The Fleshtones - primary artist
  • Peter Zaremba - artwork [cover art concept], vocals, harmonica, organ, percussion, written-by
  • Jan Marek Pakulski - bass, backing vocals, written-by
  • Neil Cooper - concept by
  • Lenny Calderone II - drums, percussion, backing vocals
  • Keith Streng - guitar, vocals, written-by
  • Tony Orlando - written-by
  • Bob Feldman - written-by

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