{"title":"The Hydromatics","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"parts-unknown","title":"Parts Unknown","description":"\u003cp\u003eFinally the reissue of this high energy classic processed by super group formed by Scott Morgan (Sonic's Rendezvous Band, Rational, Solution...), Nicke Royale (The Hellacopters, Solution, Imperial State Electric, Entombed...) and Tony Slug (Loveslug). The Hydromatics feature a genuine Detroit legend in the form of Scott Morgan, from Sonic’s Rendezvous Band (alongside the MC5’s Fred “Sonic” Smith). Morgan formed the Hydromatics alongside Nicke Royale (The Hellacopters) and guitarist Tony Slug (Loveslug) in 1998 and released an awesome debut album in ’99 called Parts Unknown that revisited the Motor City rock sounds of yesteryear in the form of a modern-day power punk rawk outfit, which is now finally being reissued. The album starts out with a burning remake of “Earthy” from the Sonic´s Rendezvous Band and it continues to smoke all the way thru. No ballads. Morgan sings his ass off and the band providesmuch sonic firepower to back up his massive vocal gusto, switching gears effortlessly between kick ass hard rock and smoky soul. It’s a potent cocktail for sure and one that fans of this genre would be foolish to pass up on. Not for diehard punk or metal fans, this is a treat best enjoyed by cats who like to rock n’ roll and dig the swingin’ sounds of the ’60s…albeit as pounded through walls of Marshals and a thick curtain of horns and noise. Absolutely necessary for fans of Sonic´s Rendezvous Band, MC5, Stooges, The Hellacopters, Bored!...\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bang!","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50424607342923,"sku":"2189589","price":28.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Q2PzmVOc_c98379c5_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726780542"},{"product_id":"the-earth-is-shaking","title":"The Earth is Shaking","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFirst-ever vinyl edition of 2007 album \u003cem\u003eThe Earth Is Shaking \u003c\/em\u003eby The Hydromatics!\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFeaturing Kent Steedman (The Celibate Rifles) on guitar. The Hydromatics are a transatlantic high-energy rock ’n’ roll unit powered by Detroit. legend Scott Morgan\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(The Rationals \/ Sonic’s Rendezvous Band) and Amsterdam cult-hero Tony “Slug” Leeuwenburgh (Loveslug).\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOriginally released in 2007, this record captures the band leaner, rougher and fully locked-in: big riffs, street-level groove, zero filler, and that unmistakable Detroit soul-grit that Morgan owns like nobody\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eelse.\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAnd here’s the headline for rock’n’roll die-hards: Kent Steedman (The Celibate Rifles) is on guitar — bringing bite, melody and attitude, plus extra sonic spice (yes: theremin) and production muscle. The\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eresult is The Hydromatics at maximum voltage, moving confidently into their own songs while still carrying the Motor City flame.\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHighlights include the swaggering “Streets Of Amsterdam”, the barroom punch of “Standin’ At The Juke”, and the epic ride of “Detroit Leaning”.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bang!","offers":[{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":56835385557323,"sku":"R2302-5118","price":28.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/D2gmLOn9.jpg?v=1773874871"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/the-hydromatics.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}