Hard-Ons - Ripper 23

With the release of their cheeky new album 'Ripper'23', Hard-Ons have consolidated gains made on theirlast album - #4 ARIA Album charting 'I'm Sorry Sir, ThatRiff's Been Taken' - and are making music withastounding vigour and purpose. Which is amazing for aband getting primed for their 20th European tour!'I'm Sorry Sir, That Riff's Been Taken' was the firstrecord made by the band's current line-up. With newkid/old fan Tim Rogers now ingrained and makingincreased contributions - last time he came on boardwhen the songs were mostly written and studio timealready booked - Ripper 23 is a bit more layered, andmain songwriter Blackie has written with Tim's voice inmind. It's still 100% Hard-Ons though, and from thepunky blast of first single "Apartment for Two" to thebig balls riffing of "In Falls Everything", the record isshot through with big hooks and an unstoppablesurging sonic power along with some sweet productiontouches. And like the nasty TV-advertised '70s hitscompilation the album takes it's title and cover artinspiration from, Ripper 23 is all over the shop (in agood way), highlighting the group's stylistic versatility.