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Rectifier

by The Amplifier Heads

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1.
The Man Who Invented Rock and Roll 01:56
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2.
Underground 03:05
lyrics
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Shake it Shake it Shake It Shake It Down Shake it Shake it Shake it Shake it Down shake it down and out everybody scream and shout Shake it Shake it Shake it Shake it down Shake it Shake it Shake it Shake it down put your hands in the air now everybody say yeah I know a place where the music is loud and groovy I know a place where the kids are alright now yeah Shake It Shake It Shake It Shake It Down Shake it Shake it Shake It Shake It Down Shake It Shake It Shake It Shake It Down at The Underground shake it down and loud get out in the crowd I know a place where the music is loud and groovy I know a place where the kids are alright now yeah Shake It Shake It Shake it Shake it Down in The Underground
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Tape Deck 01:38
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Maniaxe 02:35
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Monsters 03:17
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Headhunter 03:03
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Space Cadette 02:14
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Zombie Moon 03:38
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Rock Rules 02:24
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10.
The House Of Young Dolls (alternate version) bonus download 03:39
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about

"In these songs, you'll hear hints of everyone from Berry to the Beatles to Bolan, yet it all comes out sounding uniquely like Sal Baglio." - Lord Rutledge

"“Space Cadette” summons the spirit of Early Stones. For those who like their rock gritty with a chaser, like beer and a shot of bourbon." - Pop Geek Heaven

"Another fine example of rock’n’roll coming out of the Boston underground. The Amplifier Heads even sing a song about it! Fronted by local legend Sal Baglio, these ‘Heads take the choicest cuts from the past fifty years of rock’n’roll, everything from Chuck Berry and early Beatles, through to Mott The Hoople and Cheap Trick. You’ll find Spector-esque harmonies, pure-pop melodies, plenty of energy in all the right places, swaggering Glam, catchy Garage-riffs that put the posers to shame and anthems that not only proclaim that Rock Rules, they prove the matter once and for all. Plenty of volume is essential, of course, but listen properly and you’ll soon be converted to the cause." - Fear And Loathing Zine

"Rectifier, the fourth Amplifier Heads album in four years, is a full-on celebration of rock and roll. Coming in at a lean and mean nine tracks, this Rum Bar Records CD release continues the songwriting roll that Sal Baglio has been on since 2019. With The Amplifier Heads, the former Stompers singer/guitarist finds himself unhampered by stylistic restrictions. Rectifier, like its predecessors, brings to mind everything from garage rock to the British Invasion to glam rock to power pop to early rock and roll." - Faster And Louder

"Nine songs in all, it’s a rock ’n’ roll smorgasbord. From glam to power pop. British Invasion to garage. You can hear it all in under 30 minutes. For those who were too young to remember 70’s radio, Sal gives them a rock ’n’ roll history lesson. For those of us who listened to Cousin Brucie, Richard Neer or any number of old school radio DJs with our transistor radios held to our ears, it’s a fabulously fun trip down memory lane." - Richard Rossi's Power Pop News

"Been playing the shit out of it!" - The Secret Weapon Radio Show

“Sal is a true rock n roller warrior that continues to reinvent himself with great music as the years go by." - Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico

"Navigating with distinction between Power Pop, Eternal Rock Sal Baglio (the man behind the group) adds good doses of tight R&Beat approaching Pub Rock and sprinkles everything with Glam glitter! Vocal harmonies, lead vocals, guitar hooks, terribly catchy choruses, variety of rhythms and rhythms… The big foot! Once again, he manages an album full from start to finish, where rock and songs triumph!!! With a large dose of unforgettable moments!" - Voix de Garage Grenoble

The Amplifier Heads still aim to be a great rock and roll band, period. On this planet and beyond, such a thing will never go out of style." - Lord Rutledge

"Rectifier is so heavy it’s good." - Powerpopaholic

"Sal Baglio did it again. A refreshing mix of Contemporary Garage Rock." - Fillmore's Music & Video

"Some dandy Halloween type tunes on the new The Amplifier Heads release including the recent Dynamite Double Dozen hit "Space Cadette." Other tracks include: "Zombie Moon", "Maniaxe", Headhunters", and the, now in rotation, creepy "Monsters."" - Dandy's Stardust Dive

Blow your mind, Blow your speakers, Blow Uptown to the Underground and dig The Amplifier Heads new album RECTIFIER. The Amplifier Heads 'Rectifier' is full of distortion, feedback, groovy swinging beats and pure pop melodies featuring the indie smash hit single "Space Cadette". Maniaxe, Monsters, Zombies and Headhunters all go Underground where they dance and shout to rock n roll records…. shakin' it down at the Rum Bar Lounge. Rum Bar Bandcamp edition includes bonus download track.

credits

released November 25, 2022

Sal Baglio - all instruments & vocals
Kevin Rapillo - drums & percussion (tracks 2,4,7,8,9)
Brad Hallen - bass (track 7)
Words & music by Salvatore Baglio
Mixed by Warren Babson @ Bang-A-Song Studios, Gloucester MA
Space Cadette mixed by Ducky Carlisle @ Ice Station Zebra, Medford MA
Mastered by Jim Demain @ Yes Master Studios, Nashville TN
Artwork & design Jim Zaccaria
"Space Cadette" originally written by Sal Baglio for Norty Cohen’s THEY CAME TO ROCK www.theycametorock.com

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