Bags of Rock "The Next Level" Rolla Records BOR 66601
Release date: 2011
Running time: 58:23, 13 tracks + 1 hidden track
Bags of Rock. A great name for an eight piece band that plays bagpipes rock. G-Man and his Scottish bandmates recorded their debut album “The Next Level” in 2011. The thirteen tracks are a high voltage metal oriented Celtic rock with some programming on several tracks: several original instrumentals, together with a couple of self-penned songs and an instrumental rendition of “Whiskey in the Jar” based on Thin Lizzy’s cover.
Some fans could feel that the compositions are a little bit long and there are only two songs. Particularly I think that the album would be better balanced with four songs instead of two. Anyway, it’s obvious that Bags of Rock are a live experience and their gigs must be amazing.
My faves: the set “BOR Intro”/ “Travel Through Time”, “Punching the Bag”, “Whiskey in the Jar” (kick-ass guitar and pipes), “Rain Stain” (featuring a Gordon Duncan´s composition), “Party at the HQ” and “The Heat Goes On” (I love the percussion on this)
If you are looking for something different to the well-known bagpipes rock bands (Seven Nations, Mudmen…), then check out Bags of Rock.
Tracklist:
01 - BOR Intro 1:31
02 - Travel trough Time 4:17
03 - Shoot the Runner : Outrun the Shooter 4:11
04 - Snakes and Cowards 4:35
05 - Rain Stain (Medley) 4:50
06 - Jigsaw 3:50
07 - Whiskey in the Jar 4:07
08 - The next Level 4:35
09 - Timeless 6:03
10 - Bad Romance 2:01
11 - Party at HQ 4:46
12 - The Heat Goes on 4:21
13 - Punchin`the Bag (Barry's Mega Motor) 7:46
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Review by Kinksmarkham
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