Good 70s rock, don't let the cover fool you!
Christopher Fryer | United States | 06/15/2009
(4 out of 5 stars)
"As I write this review there are already 5 reviews for the debut but none for this the 2nd Rex album. The debut is a bit heavier and has some classics like Trouble, Dead End Kids, and 10 Seconds To Love. But I think WDWGFH? is better overall. For those "not in the know", Rex is the younger brother of Michael Lee Smith who was the vocalist for an underrated 70s band called Starz! As one reviewer for the debut mentioned, the first two Rex albums were not just solo albums for Rex but featured a solid band including ex-Hydra bassist Orville Davis. I like almost all of the songs on this album, especially rockers "7 Come 11" & "Stealin The Night Away", and the ballad "Chains Around My Heart". But I think the title track is the standout cut. It's just a great well written song. Rex sure had a strong set of pipes. Get the first two Rex albums and pick up Violation and Coliseum Rock by Starz while you're at it."
Thank goodness it finally made CD!
B. Rentz | Georgia, USA | 02/01/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I was overjoyed to find this on CD after so many years! I have the album but never play albums anymore. I really missed this music and now I am so happy I can hear it whenever I want to!! REX is a hard rock CD done before Rex Smith turned pop. I love this whole CD and wish it had been more popular when it was made."
Lost 70's rock gem.
ryan | Vermont, USA | 07/08/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The first two Rex albums were great rock and roll. If you like 70's hard rock in the vein of Starz and Angel, then this stuff is for you. The tune Burning Bridges is regarded as the best Rex tune by both Orville Davis and Michael Ratti, the bass player and drummer from both Rex releases. They are still together today doing some great country music under Orville Davis' name. If you are a true fan, check them out."