Friday, May 7, 2021

Growl - Growl (1974 us, tough bluesy rock, 2007 remaster)


Protégés of Frank Zappa, Growl released a solitary album for his Descreet Records label in the mid-70s. Comprising Dennis Rodriguez (vocals), Richard Manup-Uti (vocals), Mick Small (guitar), Harry Brender ‘A’ Brandis (guitar), Geno Lucero (bass) and Danny McBride (drums), their street-level, eclectic rock sound and irreverent lyricism echoed Zappa’s own work. Well regarded by Zappa aficionados, Growl’s excellent debut otherwise remains an obscurity of the mid-70s rock period. 
Tracks
1. Shake Your Money Maker (Paul Butterfield) - 3:19
2. Young And Crazy - 2:12
3. I Wonder - 3:25
4. Working Man (Richard Manuputi) - 4:30
5. Sadie - 3:25
6. Hound Dog (Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller) - 3:03
7. Take My Life - 2:55
8. Things Ain't Better - 3:13
9. Who's This Man - 3:19
10.I Just Want To Make Love To You (Willie Dixon) - 3:00
All songs by Dennis Rodriguez except where stated 

Growl
*Harry Brandis - Guitar, Vocals
*Gene Lucero - Bass 
*Danny McBride - Drums 
*Richard Manuputi - Vocals 
*Dennis Rodriguez - Vocals 
*Mick Small - Guitar

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