Broken Teeth Viva La Rock, Fantastico!
by Deb Rao
Staff Writer
The Lone Star state has been known so many years for its flourishing music scene. One band making an impact on the Austin circuit is Broken Teeth featuring Jason McMaster from Dangerous Toys. Back in the ’80’s heyday, the band Dangerous Toys was known for their catchy bluesy riffs. Broken Teeth take it a bit further and have a sound that is reminiscent of Motorhead meets AC/DC meets ZZ Top. The bands latest release is Viva La Rock, Fantastico!
Jason McMaster takes a lesson from Lemmy and kicks it up a notch and actually never slows down from start to finish on opening track, “Blackheart.” The band returns to the Sunset Strip for a moment on “Dressing Up In Flames.” The song” Break The Spell” has a riveting AC/DC “Hells Bells” groove. The ’80s were a time of knowing no boundaries and the song “Twister” gives new meaning to sex. Jason McMaster’s feverish vocals and David Beson’s guitar riffs are over the top.
“Back On The Road” is a tribute to the road and Texas. The song has a real bluesy feel and kind of reminds of ZZ Top. It would have been great if the band slowed it down just a bit more and put a ballad on the record. Hard and heavy is great but it can become redundant very quickly. Especially, given the talent of the band and Jason’s vocal range. “Viva La Rock, Fantastisco” revisits the ’80s akin to the Emerson, Lake and Palmer song ambiance of Welcome To The Show.
Overall, Broken Teeth break new ground with their potpourri of influences infuses with passionate vocals and high-reenergized Texas huge sound. Hopefully, the band will hit the road and promote the album so we can witness these songs live.
Genre: Hard Rock
Jason McMaster (vocals);
Jared Tuten (guitar, percussion, background vocals)
David Beson (guitar, background vocals)
Bruce Rivers (drums, background vocals)
Brett McCormick (background vocals).
1. Blackheart
2. Exploder
3. Spitting Nails
4. Dressin’ Up In Flames
5. Break The Spell
6. Twister
7. Back On The Road
8. All Hail The Altar
9. Get Outta Here Alive
10. Bullet
11. Viva La Rock, Fantastico!
12. Big Spender
13. Ride Upon Glory
Perris Records
Hardrock Rating 7/10