The Rabbit's Hat - "Take Good Care"
Take it from me, I'm definitely going to be doing an article on this band. If there's one thing I've learned over the years since I've been reviewing, it's that every now and then an album drops into the spinny tray, and everything stops, and the ears begin to work. That little bit of the brain that shouts "THIS IS PRETTY BLOODY GOOD" kicks in. As far as CD's go, this is The Rabbit's Hat's first, although they have one hell of an impressive back catalogue on cassette. There's twelve tracks in all, and the two major things that stick out are Martin Holder's superbly heart-felt guitar licks, and Tim Jones's vocals, which is an amalgam of Clapton, and that guy from Blood, Sweat And Tears. OK, so what's their style? - well, it's Rabbit's Hat; rock, reggae, soul, ballads and shit hot impressive stuff. Check out "More Than Ashes, More Than Dust". No faves, no crap, all brilliant, please, check this band out now. I know they won't appeal to everyone, but those of you who appreciate music for what it is, and not how much it can make, then here you have it. A fine album indeed.
Dave W.Hughes - The Modern Dance (UK)