Radio Rats: local band still delivers
Gilchrist’s guitar playing stands out on tracks like ‘Secret Evil Beam Gun’ and ‘Haunted Sister.’
Artist: Radio Rats
Album: Killville
Reviewed by: Johann Badenhorst
Local rock band, Radio Rats have not let time dampen their prolific and quality output, and their latest album, Killville, contains some of the groups best songs to date.
Their iconic sense of humour is immediately present with song titles such as Secret Evil Beam Gun and Bodyguard With a Guitar.
Dave Davies’ rough vocals take centre stage in most of the tracks, and Gil Gilcrhrist’s impressive fretwork culminates in a rock record that stands out with the best of them.
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Davies’ vocals sound similar to Led Zeppelin’s front man Robert Plant and other ’70s male rock vocalists but has its own distinct qualities.
Gilchrist’s guitar playing stands out on tracks like Secret Evil Beam Gun and Haunted Sister.