Bloodbrothers

• Artist: The Dictators
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• Release Date: 1978
• Genre: Rock

Review

This was the Dictators' third album, and their second for Elektra/Asylum. The band was energized after returning from a tour of England and being embraced by the emerging punk rock audience over there. As a result, almost 90 percent of this album was recorded live and, as such, stands as a good example of what the band sounded like on a good night. "Faster & Louder," and the kickoff track, feature an unannounced guest appearance from Bruce Springsteen on backing vocals, while "Baby, Let's Twist" features guitar work far more sophisticated than the title would lead you to believe. The band may have still been trying to cast themselves as the next logical extension of the MC5 and the Stooges, but Andy Shernoff's songwriting (especially on tunes like "No Tomorrow," "Stay With Me," and "Borneo Jimmy") shows infinitely more craft than mere Motor City knockoffs. The playing is self-assured and solid, the production is simple, raw, and direct. In many ways, this is the Dictators' rockingest and most musical album. ~ Cub Koda, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Faster and Louder	Andy Shernoff	The Dictators	(2:48)
Baby, Let's Twist	Andy Shernoff	The Dictators	(3:52)
No Tomorrow	Andy Shernoff	The Dictators	(3:17)
The Minnesota Strip	Andy Shernoff	The Dictators	(4:06)
Stay with Me	Andy Shernoff	The Dictators	(4:10)
I Stand Tall	Andy Shernoff	The Dictators	(5:04)
Borneo Jimmy	Andy Shernoff	The Dictators	(4:04)
What It Is	Andy Shernoff	The Dictators	(3:00)
Slow Death	Cyril Jordan, Roy Loney	The Dictators	(4:19)

Credits

Ross Funicello (Vocals), Scott Kempner (Liner Notes), Andy Shernoff (Vocals), Ritchie Teeter (Vocals), Ritchie Teeter (Drums), Sandy Pearlman (Producer), Andy Shernoff (Bass), Ross Funicello (Guitar), Shelly Yakus (Engineer), Murray Krugman (Producer), Pete Ciccone (Design), Murray Krugman (Engineer), Paul Angelli (Remastering), Handsome Dick Manitoba (Vocals), Andy Shernoff (Keyboards)