Bloodrock – Bloodrock – 1970 – Hard Rock / Psychedelic Rock (vinyl lp)

Here's a slice of Texas rock history that deserves more recognition than it typically receives. Bloodrock's self-titled debut from 1970 captures a band right at the intersection of late-60s psychedelia and the emerging hard rock sound that would define the new decade. Hailing from Fort Worth, these guys were crafting heavy, blues-inflected rock with an edge that set them apart from their contemporaries. The album showcases their ability to shift between crushing riffs and more atmospheric, experimental passages, with Jim Rutledge's distinctive vocals floating over some genuinely heavy arrangements for the era.

This Canadian Capitol pressing is particularly sought after by collectors familiar with the pressing plant's reputation during this period. The Canadian Capitol facilities were known for their quality control and often used different masters than their US counterparts, resulting in pressings that many feel capture more of the low-end weight that makes Bloodrock's sound so compelling. While the band would gain notoriety with their follow-up album's infamous "D.O.A." track, this debut represents them in their purest form – before the theatrical elements took over, when they were still just a tight rock unit with serious chops. For collectors of early 70s hard rock or those exploring the deeper cuts of the psych-to-metal transition, this debut stands as essential listening that often gets overshadowed by flashier releases from the era.

Retro Revolution Records – Halifax, Nova Scotia

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