The Primevals

The Profile

Scottish rock/blues band associated with the New Rose label and led by singer Michael Rooney in their early records. Praised for the early-1980s Sound Hole era and the Live a Little LP; the compilation On the red eye collects those early releases.

From the review: the band came from Scotland (Glasgow referenced), recorded for New Rose in the 1980s, fronted by Michael Rooney, and are compared stylistically to the Gun Club. Sound Hole and Live a Little are highlighted as key early LPs; On the red eye compiles those releases.

A positive, nostalgic appraisal of The Primevals' early-1980s material, especially the Sound Hole era. The review praises riffs, slide guitar and the New Rose-era records. On the red eye is recommended as a mandatory compilation for those missing the originals.