The Song Was D.O.A. But The Album Wasn't

Bloodrock was a hard rock band that came together in Ft. Worth, Texas in 1969 they released six albums until they disbanded in 1974. They were first known as the Naturals and released a single in 1965. They changed their name to Crowd + 1 and released three more singles until they became Bloodrock in 1969.This is their second and most successful album, peaking at number 21 and going gold, selling over 500,000 copies.
The album starts with, Lucky In The Morning which has a driving beat and could pass for an early Grand Funk Railroad song if it weren’t for the keyboards. The bass sound, drum rolls and lead guitar keep this song moving. Next is Cheater which really showcases the fuzz bass sound, it has a moderate tempo which slows a bit for the lead break at the end of the song. Sable and Pearl subdues the rocking sound of the previous tunes and is a love song with the keyboard filling the lead spot. The final song on side one is, Fallin’ this is more upbeat than the third song but falls short of the first two, there are a lot of chops and a repeat riff.
Side two begins with, Children’s Heritage which is about passing on the love of music to our children. This is the shortest song on the album and there are some good drum rolls and lead riffs. The second song, Dier Not A Lover does a fair job of getting the beat back up and moving. Cut number three, D.O.A. is their claim to fame. It paints a graphic picture of a fatal accident and is played on the air every Halloween. The album ends with Fancy Space Odyssey, the drums keep the beat going while the guitar and bass work on the riffs together. The postlude at the end adds some needed deviation.
In summary this album is worth an ear full, not just for D.O.A. but to hear what else Bloodrock was capable of writing. Some of the songs clearly show Terry Knight’s influence.