Smack - Smack
Review by Antonio Castellano
Smack's self-titled album is an explosive display of raw energy and unbridled passion. With their hard-hitting rock sound and gritty vocals, the band creates a sonic landscape that is both powerful and mesmerizing.
From the opening track "Criminal" to the closing notes of "Rattlesnake Bite," Smack delivers an intense and captivating performance that leaves listeners craving more. The album is a testament to the band's undeniable talent and their ability to craft music that is both edgy and accessible.
One of the standout tracks on the album is "Run Rabbit Run," which features a catchy chorus and infectious guitar riffs. The song is a perfect example of the band's ability to blend hard rock with pop sensibilities, creating a sound that is both modern and timeless.
Another standout track is "Black Night," which showcases the band's impressive musical chops and dynamic range. The song is a tour de force of heavy guitar riffs, thundering drums, and soaring vocals that will leave listeners breathless.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| For What It's Worth | 2:36 | |
| Iguasu | ||
| Bossa Blanca | ||
| Esperanza | ||
| (I Think I'm Gonna) Buy This Town | 3:10 | |
| Sunshine Of Your Love | 4:22 | |
| On The Run | 2:58 | |
| Nearby The Hangingtree | 3:20 | |
| Swalbr | 2:32 | |
| World Of Secrets | ||
| Set Me Free | 2:05 | |
| Icedrops | 2:55 | |
| I'm So Glad | 4:05 | |
| Walkin' On The Wire | 4:19 | |
| Rattlesnake Bite | 3:24 | |
| Stepping Stone | 2:41 | |
| Blank | 2:48 | |
| Fire | 2:48 | |
| Paint It Black | 3:16 | |
| Rio | ||
| Pass That Bottle | 2:25 | |
| Purple Haze | 3:49 | |
| Lolita | ||
| Black Bird | 3:41 | |
| Foxey Lady | 3:17 | |
| Oh Lord | 3:09 | |
| Somewhere Out Of The Day | 3:53 | |
| Tropicana | ||
| Tea For Three | ||
| Weird Is The Sea | 2:48 | |
| Foxy Lady | 3:41 | |
| Tête-A-Tête | ||
| Shade Of The Blade | 4:37 | |
| Mometeya | ||
| Roses Have Faded | 3:57 | |
| Criminal | 3:16 | |
| Manic Depression | 3:00 |
Video
Smack - Smack (1968) (US, RARE Psychedelic Blues Rock)
Images
Catalog Numbers
- CITYCD 1
- SHADOKS 145
- Shadoks Music 145
- PD0002
- R-701
- TS-91004
- AH 14668
Labels
- Cityboy
- Shadoks Music
- Пiк
- Resurrection Records
- Not On Label
- Audio House
Listen online
- online anhören
- lyssna på nätet
- écouter en ligne
- lytte på nettet
- escuchar en línea
- ouvir online
- online luisteren
- ascolta in linea
- kuunnella verkossa
Formats
- CD
- Compilation
- Vinyl
- LP
- Album
- Reissue
- Limited Edition
- Numbered
- Unofficial Release
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Pik Records |
| Copyright (c) | Pik Records |
| Distributed By | Simex GmbH |
| Pressed By | Americ Disc, Florida |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Bass | Alvin Heywood, Phil Brown |
| Lead Vocals | Alvin Heywood, Phil Brown |
| Drums | Lee Overstreet |
| Guitar | Jim Uhl |
| Arranged By | Vladislav «Smack» Ponomarenko |
| Producer | Julius Zapechenko |
Notes
- Made in Switzerland
- Recorded in late July early August 1968 In Lawrence, Kansas USA.
- ℗ & © 1993 Pik Records
- Distributed in Europe by SIMEX GmbH.
- Packaging: standard plastic jewel box case, off-black plastic tray, single sheet cover insert.
- Track times not printed on cover art, taken from: CD-Mac-iTunes.
- Track 9 "Foxy Lady" not listed on back cover art.
- This limited repress was of 300 copies. Also included is the information insert.
- Made in U.S.A.
- White sleeve with pasted red paper.
- Recorded in late July to early August 1968 In Lawrence, Kansas USA.
- Circa 150 copies pressed with a blank back cover.
Barcodes
- Rights Society: BIEM / n©b
- Matrix / Runout: 1 1124 337 01 *
- Barcode: 801670014522
- Matrix / Runout: PILZ CD PD 0002 [ AT 33921 A ]
- Rights Society: GEMA
- Matrix / Runout (Mirrored): OPQV4<5269>XA3 ADFL
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI L484
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 8184
About Smack
Smack was a Finnish rock band, which was active 1982-1990.{;}American rock band from Lawrence, Kansas active in 1968. Smack was formed by 4 students from the University of Kansas. Within a few weeks of inception, the band performed many gigs in the Lawrence area, and eventually recorded a covers album, . Only around 2,000 copies of this album were ever pressed, and quickly sold out, later becoming collectors items, due to its unique, heavy musicianship, fuzz toned covers of classic songs, and it's rarity.
Real Name
- Владислав Пономаренко
Aliases
- Владислав Пономаренко
Members
- Mika Mantere
- Jukka Marjala
- Ilari Peltola
- Cheri
- Reijo Kauppila
- Jimi Sero
- Kinde
- Rane Raitsikka
- Kartsa
- Phil Brown
- Lee Overstreet
- Alvin Heywood
- Jim Uhl
Summary by Antonio Castellano
Comments
VERY GOOD...........................................
very good
I imagine that if the Psychedelic Stooges had recorded a jam of their best attempt at some contemporary heavy psych nuggets on a TEAC 2 Track Reel to Reel at the Fun House circa late 1968...
I imagine this Smack album is just about what it would have sounded like!!
Finally a fuzz tone to come close to Ron Asheton's fuzz / wah killer raunch tone on Stooges "Self Titled" '69 L.P. !!
I imagine this Smack album is just about what it would have sounded like!!
Finally a fuzz tone to come close to Ron Asheton's fuzz / wah killer raunch tone on Stooges "Self Titled" '69 L.P. !!
The album cover, but they have not a single song that is theirs. Cool covers by the way.
Purple Haze Jimiho Hendrixe. Děkuji a zdravím.
tak to je pecka ,super
Some covers,believe it or not are better than the originals
Espetacular.
Great Band, excellent covers. Thankyou Heno.
Nice pic of songs! Alot of my favourites.
This is the part of the '60s music culture that the Rolling-Stone-Nostalgia-Borg chooses to forget: a legion of small bands workin' it out on shoestring budgets in places like Lawrence, Kansas. That hyperfocus on only the top layer of bands and music scenes from 1985 on has led to the disconnect you see in today's music world between local bands (and a sense of place) and what the industry chooses to promote today: placeless, packaged, "produced
Interesting version of Purple Haze
Looking for some smack ?
Heno Henrich will hook you up.
A quintessential psychedelic garage band. They chose great songs to cover and they did justice to each one.
Pure garage rock.
Pure SMACK
Heno Henrich will hook you up.
A quintessential psychedelic garage band. They chose great songs to cover and they did justice to each one.
Pure garage rock.
Pure SMACK
¡FANTASTIC COVERS...VERY GOOD!
These guys are great. They might be all covers, but most of them they do better than the originals
Herion?
Just excellent !
Good covers of JIMI and the CREAM
