FLYING UNDER THE RADAR - KENTUCKY HEADHUNTERS
This aptly titled collection of choice cuts from the Headhunters’ criminally ignored previous three releases (two on Audium, the most recent on CBuJ) is a fine representation of a monster band. This is deep-fried, bodacious Southern rock at its most robust, with a thunderous rhythm section, a heady groove and arguably the most underrated guitarist in rock in Greg Martin. Martin’s solos shine throughout as the Headhunters plow through original rockers and warhorses alike, including “Big Boss Man,” “Louisana CoCo,” “Rock On” and “Take These Chains From My Heart,” as well as nicely rendered ballads like “Back to the Sun” and “Lonely Nights.” Among new cuts that spice things up are “Midnight Special,” “Ashes of Love” and an otherworldly reworking of Roger Miller’s “Chug a Lug.” Fun to the extreme. Billboard
