The Good Rats were like a NYC, more refined version of Slade, with touches a la Queen, and the always enjoyable songwriting of main man and vocalist Peppi Marchello; "Birth comes to us all" is just another example of this under-rated band's sound, right before their classic line up would change, with the incorporation of lead guitarist Bruce Kulick (later rock star of KISS fame).This "Birth comes to us all"s production (Stephan Galfas) it's especially remarkable, technically outstanding, its musical style is versatile, the vocal harmonies are pretty elegant, and the band shows a fine musicianship, commanded by the jazzy guitar of John "The Cat" Gatto, a bit different to their heavy sound, perhaps closer to the pop/rock.
Highlights, like the upbeat 'City liners', the orchestrated 'Man on a fish' or the closing title track make the disc meritorious, though I still find more interesting "From rats to riches", issued that same year, 1978.
Track List:01.School Days (3:44)
02.City Liners (3:30)
03.Cherry River (3:27)
04.Gino (2:41)
05.Ordinary Man (4:07)
06.Man On A Fish (3:42)
07.You're Still Doing It (4:00)
08.Juvenile Song (2:27)
09.Bed And A Bottle (2:20)
10.Birth Comes To Us All (2:49)
The Good Rats:
*Joe Franco: Drums
*John Gatto: Guitar
*Lenny Kotke: Bass (Vocal)
*Mickey Marchello: Guitar, Vocals
*Peppi Marchello: Composer, Vocals
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