Milwaukee Iron - Milwaukee Iron 1978

This LP features 12 solid tracks that are heavily influenced by traditional country with hints of blues, folk and rock. The music is well played, but for the most part just standard country fare with plenty of banjo and lap-steel to drive the point home. Interesting lyrics ranging from funny ("Cheezy Rider") to gross ("Jerk Me Off"), all with a wink and a nod to late 60's - early 70's outlaw motorcycle lifestyle. Female vocalist/songwriter Rogene is featured on 8 of the 12 tracks and sings with a strong pure voice that at times seems almost too good for this material ('If I've Ever Seen A Biker, He Is 1"). When she does wander slightly off-pitch ("Turn Me Over, Don't Turn Me Out") the listener is reminded that these songs are nice enough, but could have used more studio time.

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