Though the Los Angeles-based Wackers had founded their career on an appealing Beatles-based prototype power pop, their second album finds them reaching farther afield, adding CSNY-style harmonies to their sonic palette in "Do You Know the Reason" and "Time Will Carry On." In addition, there are post-psychedelic outings on both the title track and the album's three-song finale, climaxing in the mantra-like "Time Will Carry On." But despite their frequent experimentation, the Wackers sound most confident on the "Dear Prudence"-influenced "We Can Be," also managing an assured tribute to the post-Fabs John Lennon in their version of IMAGINE's "Oh My Love." Hot Wacks is an appealing mish-mash of early-1970s rock styles performed by an increasingly self-possessed band that knows what it wants, even if it's not quite sure how to get it. (by Rovi)
Hot Wacks indeed, for the Wackers ditched the acoustic guitars of their Wackering Heights debut in favor of the harder edge their live shows wielded. In fact, they had a falling-out with producer Gary Usher during the album’s mixdown because the band wanted a rawer sound. The most famous track on the album is probably their cover of John and Yoko’s Oh My Love, which mistakenly ended up on a Beatles bootleg...that gives you an idea of where this band’s heart lay. (Editorial Reviews)
Hot Wacks indeed, for the Wackers ditched the acoustic guitars of their Wackering Heights debut in favor of the harder edge their live shows wielded. In fact, they had a falling-out with producer Gary Usher during the album’s mixdown because the band wanted a rawer sound. The most famous track on the album is probably their cover of John and Yoko’s Oh My Love, which mistakenly ended up on a Beatles bootleg...that gives you an idea of where this band’s heart lay. (Editorial Reviews)
Personnel:
N. Randy Bishop (vocals, guitar, bass)
Spencer T. "Ernie" Earnshaw (drums, percussion, vocals)
N. Randy Bishop (vocals, guitar, bass)
Spencer T. "Ernie" Earnshaw (drums, percussion, vocals)
Robert Segarini (vocals, guitars, percussion)
Michael "Two Foot" Stull (vocals, guitar, keyboards)
William "Kootch" Trochim (bass, guitar, vocals)
Tracklist:
01. I Hardly Know Her Name (Segarini/Bishop/Stull) 1.48
02. We Can Be (Segarini/Bishop) 4.26
03. Oh My Love (Lennon/Ono) 2.48
04. Wait And See (Trochim) 3.36
05. Do You Know The Reason (Segarini/Stull) 3.39
06. Breathe Easy (Segarini/Bishop) 3.12
07. Time Will Carry On (Segarini/Bishop) 1.51
08. Maybe Tomorrow (Segarini/Bishop) 1.07
09. Hot Wacks (Segarini/Bishop/Stull) 1.27
10. Anytime/Anyday (Segarini/Bishop) 1.01
11. Find Your Own Way (Segarini/Bishop) 3.15
12. Time Will Carry On (Won't It) (Segarini/Bishop) 1.56
