You want some real girl power, then go no further than this London quartet! After completing 'Nightmare At Maple Cross' in 1986, bassist Gil Weston-Jones left the band. Her replacement was an inspired choice in Rock Goddess bass guitarist Tracey Lamb, joining Cris Bonacci on lead guitar and founder members Kim McAuliffe on vocals / rhythm guitar and Denise Dufort on drums. Released in 1988, "Take A Bite" was their second album for GWR Records, then home to Motorhead, Tank, Hawkwind and Fastway. Not only does this album feature a brief return from founder Girlschool member Enid Williams, providing backing vocals on 'This Time', but also features FM's Merv Goldsworthy & Pete Jupp, who sing backing vocals on the self-explanatory 'Girls on Top'. On previous album 'Nightmare At Maple Cross', the band gave Mud's 'Tiger Feet' a run for its money, whereas here a cover of The Sweet's 'Fox On The Run' is given a suitable make over. The album is also notable for a co-write on 'Head Over Hills' with long-time Girlschool collaborator, the late, great Lemmy Kilmister.
B**G
Turn up the volume
These girls did not do slow or anything in between. What they do is hardcore rock as you may have never heard before. To have a band like this is magic. If you want the best, these girls are the best. There is something else about this release and other Girlschool releases, they are not compressed.
P**.
OK
very nice.
B**R
Four Stars
Happy that I received this product.
A**E
this is my favourite album of theirs
Much overlooked unsung heroes of 80's HM music, this is my favourite album of theirs, good to see their still touring.
K**0
Five Stars
Good
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