Everyone's imported favorite of last year, Gaye Bykers On Acid became a musical buzzword among all those fortunate enough to have experienced them, and even among those who hadn't. But this is understandable; after all, there is a certain intrigue in the name, and in the music for that matter. The simple mention of the name is enough to draw odd stares from friends and co-workers and to instill in most parents a certain unwillingness to accept that Sally, Dick and Jane should be exposed to such an influence. The very name incorporates all three of their worst nightmares:

1). Sexual deviancy
2). Motorcycles, and
3). Illegal controlled substances.

Such is the atmosphere into which we welcome the Bykers' first full length - and first domestic - release, Drill Your Own Hole.

As the title implies, the Bykers supply a revved up psycho-delic attack which hammers listeners into submission. The guitars are loud, powerful and distorted but never beyond the point of recognition. We can also safely say that the Bykers are no Johnny-come-lately noise band. You'll find no beating of trash can lids or other tinny objects here. Their music means something to them - despite all the showbiz glam. Plain and simply, the Bykers are hard acid rock, with a deliberate alternative bent. This is music for the 80's. Catch up with the times and give it a try.

John Bannister

Press