Friday, September 27, 2013
Carey Kress - vocals
David Bell - guitars
Scott McGinn - bass, keyboards, vocals
Billy Trainor - drums
Additional Musicians:
David Utter - guitars
Kris Fath - backing vocals
Stephen Hatfield - keyboards
Kenny F - saxophone
Background
The pride of the Washington DC/Baltimore area put out this rare indie release in 1990 and I've only just managed to lay my hands on a copy. First coming to my attention with their fantastic debut album 'This World' as far back as 1979, Face Dancer seem to be a band that gets together occasionally, play gigs, release albums etc. Well long may it continue. This one 'Midnite Raid' is a real belter. Most of the original lineup is there, with the exception of guitarist Jeff Adams. Even David Utter guests on some of the tracks.
The Songs
'Midnite Raid' also contains two of Face Dancer's best recognised songs in 'Red Shoes' and 'Timebomb' from the 'This World' album, though if they've gone down that path it would be nice to hear a cover of 'Forever Beach' off their second 'About Face' album. The first three songs 'Can't Let Go', the impressive 'Don't Get Me Wrong' and the extremely upbeat 'Gotta Find Love' really set this album alight. Billy Trainor's drums sound remiscent to Bobby Chouinard's work with Billy Squier on 'Shakin' Again', in fact this might as well be a Squier tune such is the resemblance. The rest of the tracks continue the 'cranked up and amped up' attitude on this album.
