If you feel AC/DC has lost vibrancy and enthusiasm since Flick Of The Switch (if not before), then give BULLET a spin. Glad to see these gravel throated, Young brothers worshipping Swedes get a worldwide release, on a label people can actually find, easily. Lord knows I’ve been triumphing the band since their full-length debut (‘06’s Heading For The Top) and have seen them live as well. Simple, repetitive chorus heavy metal anthems about cars, motorbikes and booze with a nod to the aforementioned Aussies (and a bit of classic ACCEPT, especially onstage), sure there’s a familiarity to it all, but that’s what makes it instantly lovable. Well maybe not to progressives or genre busting snobs, those only interested in moving the music forward (further away from its goals?), regardless of how underground (ie. few real fans) it might be. No sweat, with Bullet. Eleven meat & potatoes rockers (38 minutes), with a little embellishment (the label’s influence?) here and there. ‘Running Away’, with its shakers/maracas, has an infectious 70s hit undercurrent, ala ‘Fox On The Run’ (SWEEET), without ditching Hell Hofer’s vocal mix of Bon Scott & Brian Johnson. A mid-tempo ‘Rolling Home’ fades out, aided by prominent piano and both ‘Rush Hour’ and ‘High On The Hog’ featured electronic syncopated background filler. Crack open a beer, push “play,” then watch your head bobble and toes start tapping. Highly recommended!
