Rick Derringer
Title and label: All American Boy, Epic EPC 65831, Dutch Press 1973
Condition of vinyl: EX
Matrix Side 1: EPC 65831-A PAL 32481-1A Sterling
Matrix Side 2: S 65831-B
Condition of sleeve: VG+ Due to some light wear on this un-laminated gatefold sleeve please see photos.
All American Boy Review by Cub Koda
Fresh from stints in the McCoys and Johnny Winter Band, All American Boy was supposed to be Rick Derringer's breakthrough solo album.
For years, it was argued that the frightfully touched-up cover photo of Derringer sank the album before anyone heard it.
If that's true, it's a shame, because this is simply Rick Derringer's most focused and cohesive album, a marvellous blend of rockers, ballads, and atmospheric instrumentals.
Joe Walsh helps out on a couple of tracks, but mostly it's Derringer's show -- multi-instrumental virtuosity in a number of styles.
Consider this one of the great albums of the '70s that fell between the cracks
Side 1:
Rock And Roll Hoochie Koo
Joy Ride (Instrumental)
Teenage Queen
Cheap Tequila
Uncomplicated
Hold
Side 2:
The Airport Giveth (The Airport Taketh Away)
Teenage Love Affair
It's Raining
Time Warp (Instrumental)
Slide On Over Slinky
Jump Jump Jump