Good Time Cherry by Frozen Fire: A Raw Slice of 1977 Swedish Hard Rock
Man, if you’re into that gritty, unpolished hard rock sound, Good Time Cherry by Frozen Fire is one of those albums that just grabs you by the collar and doesn’t let go. Released back in ’77—yeah, the same year punk was blowing up but hey, this ain’t punk—it’s pure, untamed hard rock straight outta Sweden. The band cranked this baby out on Efel Records, and while it might not be some big-name classic, it's got soul. Real soul.
Let me tell ya about two tracks that stuck with me like gum under a boot. First off, the title track “Good Time Cherry.” Damn, this song hits like a shot of cheap whiskey. It’s raw, loud, and kinda messy in all the right ways. You can almost picture these guys jamming late at night in some dimly lit studio, sweat dripping down their foreheads as they lay down riff after crunchy riff. There’s no overthinking here—just pure energy. And when that chorus kicks in? Buddy, you’ll wanna crank it up so loud your neighbors hate you.
Then there’s “I Got A ‘Roadrunner’,” which feels like throwing gasoline on an open flame. This tune has this relentless drive to it—you know, the kind where the drums are pounding like a heartbeat and the guitar squeals like it’s trying to escape its own amp. I don’t think I’ve ever heard a track that makes me wanna grab a leather jacket and hop on a motorcycle quite like this one does. Something about the way it barrels forward without looking back feels dangerous… in the best possible way.
Frozen Fire wasn’t messing around with fancy production tricks or radio-friendly hooks. Nope, this album is for people who love music that feels alive, even if it’s rough around the edges. Listening to it now, decades later, it still feels fresh. Like, how did something from a tiny Swedish label hold up so damn well?
Here’s the thing though—this record reminds me of why we listen to music in the first place. Not because it’s perfect, but because it’s real. These dudes weren’t trying to reinvent the wheel; they were just doing what came naturally. And honestly? That’s more than enough. So next time you’re scrolling through Spotify or digging through crates at a record store, give Good Time Cherry a spin. Just make sure your volume knob works first—you’re gonna need it.
Oh, and one last thought: If aliens ever invade Earth, I’d totally blast this album at ‘em. Maybe they’d dig the vibe and leave us alone. Or maybe they’d vaporize us instantly. Either way, worth a shot, right?
