Jurassic Rock by The Dinosaurs: A Wild Ride Through Fossilized Funk
Let’s get one thing straight—naming your band The Dinosaurs is either the most ballsy move ever or just plain cheeky. But hey, if anyone can pull it off, it’s these UK rockers who dropped their instrumental gem Jurassic Rock in 2017. Released under the mysterious "Not On Label" (which sounds like something my teenage cousin would say when he forgets where he left his guitar picks), this album fuses rock and pop into an all-instrumental romp that feels like a T-Rex jamming with a Stratocaster.
First up, let’s talk about the lineup. You’ve got Dan D Sommerund pounding the drums AND slapping the bass like he’s auditioning for two gigs at once. Meanwhile, George Geddes and Ken Irving trade licks on guitar like they’re trying to outdo each other but still end up as best buds. It’s like watching a musical cage match where everyone wins.
Now, onto the tracks. With names like Alamosarus, Russian Tea, and Monkey Feathers, you know this isn’t gonna be some snooze-fest of elevator music. Let me tell ya why I’m still humming a couple of these tunes days later.
Track Highlights:
“The Guns Of Navarone”
If John Wayne had been born in the age of electric guitars instead of six-shooters, this track would’ve been his theme song. It starts off slow, almost teasing you, before exploding into a riff-heavy shootout that makes your speakers feel like they’re dodging bullets. Every time I hear it, I half-expect Clint Eastwood to stroll into my living room chewing on a cigar. The interplay between the lead and rhythm guitars here is so tight it could hold together a pair of skinny jeans from 2010.
“Never Let Go”
This one sneaks up on you. At first, it’s all mellow vibes, like someone gently coaxing you into a warm bath. Then BAM—it hits you with this soaring melody that sticks to your brain like bubblegum under a desk. If this track doesn’t make you want to grab a loved one (or maybe even a random houseplant) and sway dramatically across the room, then buddy, you might need to check your pulse.
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So yeah, Jurassic Rock ain’t perfect. Some tracks blend together like last week’s smoothies forgotten in the back of the fridge. But when it works, it REALLY works. And honestly? That’s more than enough.
Here’s the kicker though: listening to this album feels like hanging out with mates who don’t take themselves too seriously—but somehow manage to create magic anyway. Maybe that’s what being a dinosaur in the modern world is all about—stomping around, leaving big footprints, and reminding everyone that sometimes, going extinct is overrated.
Final verdict? Give it a spin if you’re tired of lyrics hogging the spotlight. Or if you just wanna imagine dinosaurs rocking out while sipping tea. Either way, you won’t regret it.
(Rating: 8/10)
