The Rods were a three man band from New York City that emerged in the early 1980’s with a sound that was similar to the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWBHM) that was invading the United States.
The band featured David “Rock” Feinstein. Feinstein is a cousin of Ronnie James Dio who played with Ronnie in Elf. Much later, Feinstein released the excellent “Third Wish” CD.
“Wild Dogs” is a showcase for Feinstein. He was the vocalist, but he really outdid himself shredding on guitar. This is one of the most underrated metal albums ever. The title track is a blistering rock anthem. “Too Hot Too Stop” visits the commercial rock sound of the 80’s. Even the cranking up of the 60’s pop tune “You Keep Me Hangin’ On” is interesting.
The shows flashed and inspirations of Bon Scott era AC/DC, Ronnie James Dio era of Black Sabbath, and the commercial, but straight forward commercial, rock stylings of David Lee Roth era Van Halen. The band also had the intentisty of 80’s Motorhead.
Commercial success evaded The Rods,
but “Wild Dogs” is a pure underrated gem that offers the best of the
different styles that rocked the 80’s. The Rods have reformed and our
currently recording new music, so stay tuned.
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"Too Hot to Stop" (4:03)
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"Waiting for Tomorrow" (3:53)
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"Violation" (5:03)
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"Burned by Love" (4:03)
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"Wild Dogs" (3:26)
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"You Keep Me Hangin' On" (3:45)
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"Rockin' 'N' Rollin' Again" (3:12)
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"End of the Line" (5:22)
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"No Sweet Talk, Honey" (3:29)
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"The Night Lives to Rock" (3:15)
