''Horndog Fest'' is an album by the American band
the Dirtbombs
The Dirtbombs are an American garage rock band based in Detroit, Detroit, Michigan, notable for blending diverse influences such as punk rock and Soul music, soul, while featuring a dual bass guitar, dual drum and guitar lineup. The Dirtbombs we ...
, released in 1998.
Critical reception
The ''
Toronto Star
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'' wrote: "Picture a funky Adam and the Ants locked in a steel mill with the John Spencer Blues Explosion, a Temptations songbook and far, far too much wattage, and you'll have an indication of the arresting musical miasma emanating from the Dirtbombs' debut disc, ''Horndog Fest''."
Track listing
All songs written by
Mick Collins
Mick Collins (born December 18, 1965) is a musician from Detroit, Detroit, Michigan.
Biography
Collins first received exposure to early rock and roll music through his family's record collection. Living in Detroit, he was also surrounded by ...
, except where noted.
U.S. LP/CD release
Japan CD release (In the Red/Blues Interactions, Inc.)
4, 8, 12 and 16 are bonus tracks, taken from the 1996 7" ''All Geeked Up''. 8 was originally titled "Infrared," 12 was "I'm Saving Myself for Nichelle Nichols (No. 3)" and 16 was "
I'll Be in Trouble," and is a cover of
the Temptations
The Temptations is an American vocal group formed in Detroit, Michigan, in 1961 as The Elgins, known for their string of successful singles and albums with Motown from the 1960s to the mid-1970s. The group's work with producer Norman Whitfield ...
' 1964 hit song.
References
1998 debut albums
The Dirtbombs albums
In the Red Records albums
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