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THE REVIEW
A character often overshadowed in the musical field due to his always provocative attitudes and ideas, Ted Nugent is instead a great rocker, wild enough to satisfy those who love rough and raw sounds, at least so at the beginning.
This is his third album and in my opinion, his masterpiece (although the self-titled '75 and "Free for all" from '76, are not far behind). Released in 1977, in the full punk era, Nugent unleashes on the listener ten tracks of powerful hard-rock-blues that in some cases anticipate the nascent heavy metal.
A rough and wild guitarist, his live performances of the time are memorable, the album opens with that "Cat scratch fever" (which even Motorhead will cover in "March or die" '92) that will go down in history.
The album is a continuous alternation of hard rock mixed with the most amphetamine blues, from the instrumental "Home bound" to the fast gallops of "Workin' hard, playin' hard" and "Fist fightin' son of a gun". Joined by Derek St. Holmes, Cliff Davies, and Rob Grange, with this album he rightfully enters among the great "misunderstood" rock artists. Give it a chance if you don't know it yet.
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Ted Nugent's 1977 album Cat Scratch Fever is celebrated as his masterpiece, blending hard rock with blues and early heavy metal. The review highlights Nugent's raw guitar style and memorable live performances. Covered by bands like Motorhead, the album is noted for its energetic tracks and strong band lineup. A recommended listen for fans of classic rock and powerful guitar-driven music.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Ted Nugent
American guitarist and singer born in 1948 in Detroit. After early work with The Amboy Dukes, he launched a solo career in 1975, delivering high-volume hard rock with blues grit. Signature moments include Stranglehold, Cat Scratch Fever, and the live statement Double Live Gonzo.04 Reviews
