Hot Stuff Vol. 3 is the third instalment in a very specific side series within The Chuck Norris Experiment catalogue: a carefully curated collection of recordings spanning different sessions, years and contexts, bringing together covers, original songs and lesser-known tracks that sit outside the band’s regular studio albums. One thing we know from listening to this band for donkeys years is they always deliver, be it single splits or albums, they in fact have matured over the years, and since the 7-inch album, they’ve been on fire, delivering their best music in an illustrious career thus far.

Obviously in a band, there are going ot be common loves and styles but collectivly they also share a wide range of influences — from Blue Öyster Cult, Sex Pistols, Dead Moon, New Bomb Turks, Demolition 23 and Electric Frankenstein (all included here) but what they’ve mnaged to do is take these songs and own them knocking out CNE versions and interpretations and owning some very good songs. Alongside the covers, original tracks such as ‘When The Dust Settles’, ‘All Your Bridges Are Burning’ and ‘Let The Wheels Roll’ Showing that the band’s own output stands tall next to some pretty big hitters I guess someone not familiar with the covers or the bands own output would be hard pressed to split the tunes into covers or original. ‘Problems’ gives the Pistols a souped-up Scandi overcoat, and it fits really well. To be fair, the energy they’ve put into these tracks is a real joy to hear, especially when played loud! its what the wah pedal was made for.

The album also features a guest appearance by Jake Starr on ‘In The Doorway’, a name that needs no build-up or introduction to the well-researched Garage rock scene. I adore the Demolition 23 album, and to hear another band I also respect and have most of the music they’ve released covering ‘Hammersmith Palais’ is a highlight on this record. Also, you can add the Electric Frankenstein cover to my top picks. If you know the band’s previous releases, this is a no-brainer. If you’re looking for a new band to delve into, then this is still a no-brainer; Chuck Norris Experiment Hot Stuff is absolutely Hot Stuff. Don’t snooze its limited to only a few hundred copies.

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Author: Dom Daley