Move features the pumped-up leader Evan Foster (vocals, guitar), who has a good set of pipes on him, and he plays the guitar like he had one in his hand at birth. He must be reincarnated from the sixties; that’s the only logical explanation. The rest of the group is equal to the task. Nick Contento (organ, piano), Jason Reavis (drums), and Steve Esquerita Davis (bass) stay right with Foster and inspire him to rock that much harder.
Although Foster is unquestionably the leader, the group’s sound quality would be significantly compromised without the support of each member. There must be magic and cooperation on all levels of the creative process for an album to sound this good. Move is a great rock and roll album.
This CD goes from first to fifth gear in a heartbeat with the rockin’ “She’s In, You’re Gone.” It’s the classic AM single format, clocking in just over two minutes in length. Actually, except for two tracks, every song’s runtime is radio-ready, keeping the standard two-minute timeframe in mind. This music is all about cars and chicks…check out “Introducing-The 1971 Dodge Charger Super Bee.” All the dudes get a warning with “Never Trust a Chick (In a 3 Window Coupe)”, and then there is plenty of fun in the sun with the instrumentals tucked in between all the vocal tracks.
Hey, if this stuff doesn’t get your ass off the couch and shakin’ that booty, I suggest you check in with your local undertaker. If you desire a break from all the vocal activity, then there are some fine instrumental numbers to satisfy that urge.
“The Last Ride” is an energized traditional surf-instro tune, and “Trouble On Two Wheels” is the most interesting track on the entire album. It starts with a country flavored guitar run ala The Hellecasters and then quickly switches over to a quick foreign (maybe Lebanese?) dance-like tempo and then back again, all in the space of three and a half minutes. It’s an awe-inspiring display of virtuosity. You must listen to it a few times to catch everything that they are doing.
I love this group; they have got it covered for the sixties as far as I am concerned. It’s refreshing to hear simple, no-frills rock and roll that creates a clear picture of a time gone by. This kind of music never gets stale or boring. So, what are you waiting for? Get off that couch and get a copy of this now!
You can find one here if you are interested in Discogs, which is priced reasonably.
Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck
February 12, 2002
Tracks:
01. She's in, You're Gone (Foster) - 2:14
02. I Want More (Foster) - 2:47
03. The Last Ride (Foster) - 2:29
04. Introducing-The 1971 Dodge Charger Super
Bee(Foster) - 0:18
05. Bad Ass '71 Dodge Super Bee
(Foster/Trueblood) - 2:05
06. Trouble on 2 Wheels (Foster) - 3:29
07. This Time Around (Foster) - 2:37
08. Intermission (Foster) - 2:05
09. Move! (Foster) - 2:25
10. Never Trust a Chick (In a 3 Window Coupe)
(Foster) - 2:20
11. Chihuahua del Diablo (Foster) - 2:26
12. Mugs O' Plenty (Foster) - 2:10
13. Little Sally Tease (Valley) - 2:45
14. Pandilla en Motocicleta (Foster) - 4:28
