Thank Christ for the Bomb [Import, Original recording remastered]

Groundhogs | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 19, 2007)
• Original Release Date: 1970
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import, Original recording remastered
• Label: Caroline
• ASIN: B00009L1OE
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #156,566 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Digitally remastered 2003 reissue of 1970 album that's unavailable domestically featuring 12 tracks including 3 bonus tracks taken from 3 different BBC Radio sessions, 'Garden' (BBC Radio 1 session 1970), 'Eccentric Man' (BBC Radio 1 session 1971) & 'Soldier' (BBC In Concert 1974). EMI.

Customer Reviews

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Can't Get Soldier Out Of My Head, December 20, 2006

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Fred Rayworth (Las Vegas, NV United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Thank Christ for the Bomb (Audio CD)

To me, this is the start of the Groundhogs heavy period, culminating with Who Will Save The World. The cuts are heavily steeped in the blues but have an edge to them. My favorite cut was a song John Peel played a lot on his radio show (this from the liner notes and not personal knowledge) and that is Soldier. I see this album cover and automatically think of that song.

Tony, Pete, and Ken really rock! Highly recommended.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Groundbreaking hogs, July 19, 1999

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Michael Clough (UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Thank Christ for the Bomb (Audio CD)

The Groundhogs are usually categorized as a blues-based rock trio but there is no blues on this album! The songs are totally original, melodic yet rocking with fantastic playing by all three with Tony McPhee's guitar playing the highlight. I particularly like the very British-ness of the music and in this it almost resembles early Wishbone Ash though it is totally different in style. This is the best Groundhog's album I've heard, though I admit I haven't listened to them all.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thank Christ for the bomb review, December 12, 1999

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philip jacquez (Seattle, Washington USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Thank Christ for the Bomb (Audio CD)

Having listened to the Groundhogs for twenty some years I feel qualified to say that this recording represents some of thier finest work. Tony Mcphee and co. present a collection of songs that utilize sarcasm, irony, and historic interpretation to create a dramatic social commentary on various topics. Especially on how governments can influence citizens to lay down thier lives in the name of patriotism, when what they are really doing is pure and simple manipulation of innocent people for thier own personal and selfish gains. It also speaks of trust and the caution that should be exercised when one person decides to trust another. The musical arrangements are typically unorthodox and uniquely original.And excellent.The musicianship is outstanding as is the norm for this group. Tony Mcphee deserves the accolades that other so called "superbands" receive regularly. This recording is "intellectual" which is probably why its value evades the minds of most rock fans. Mcphee is the "genuine" article when it comes to Hard Rock through his compositions, arrangements and musicianship. Anyone claiming to be a fan of hard rock music that is not familiar with this material is just fooling themselves. This is essential listening for anyone who appreciates excellence in this genre.