Pat Travers - Pat Travers

Review by safik nurman

Pat Travers – A Raw, Bluesy Blast from 1976 That Still Kicks Ass If you’re into rock with a side of grit and soul, the self-titled debut album Pat Travers is worth spinning at least once (or ten times). Released in ‘76, this record straddles genres like a musical chameleon—blues, hard rock, classic rock, even some cheeky hints of rock 'n' roll swagger. It’s got enough energy to power a small city, and trust me, it doesn’t feel like your typical “first effort.” Produced by Emil Zoghby alongside Pat himself, it's clear they weren’t messing around when they hit record. Let’s talk tracks for a sec. First up: “Boom Boom (Out Goes The Lights)”. This one slaps harder than an overzealous dad on New Year’s Eve. With its punchy riffs and Roy Dyke’s drumming keeping things tight as a snare wire, it’s impossible not to nod along. Pat’s guitar work here feels like he’s channeling lightning bolts straight outta the sky. And those vocals? Dude sounds like he just rolled out of a smoky bar after playing all night but still has enough juice left to tear the roof off. You can practically smell the whiskey fumes wafting through the speakers. Every time I hear that chorus—"Boom boom, out go the lights!"—it’s like someone flipped a switch inside my brain that says, “Dance or die.” Then there’s “Snortin’ Whiskey”, which is exactly what it sounds like—a rowdy anthem about living life fast and loose. The groove hits so hard it might make your grandma want to throw down her knitting needles and join the party. Peter ‘Clog’ Cowling lays down some seriously funky basslines while Pat shreds his way through solos that sound like pure rebellion bottled up in six strings. There’s something oddly satisfying about how unapologetically raw this track feels—it doesn’t try too hard to be clever; it just is. Plus, who wouldn’t wanna shout “snortin’ whiskey!” at the top of their lungs during karaoke night? What makes this album stand out isn’t just the music itself—it’s the vibe. From Paul Welch’s groovy cover art to the tight-knit chemistry between Travers and his bandmates, it’s clear everyone involved poured their hearts into this project. Even the liner notes by Dave Ling give you a sense of history behind the chaos. Fun fact: the album dropped across multiple countries—including France, Germany, Japan, and good ol’ Canada—which means fans worldwide got to experience Pat’s unique blend of blues-rock goodness. But let’s get real for a moment. Listening to this album today feels kinda bittersweet. Sure, it’s packed with killer tunes, but it also reminds us how rare albums like this are nowadays. In an era where playlists rule and attention spans are shorter than ever, sitting down with a full-length record like Pat Travers feels almost revolutionary. Maybe that’s why it sticks with you long after the last note fades. So yeah, if you’re looking for something that’ll crank your stereo to eleven and leave you grinning like an idiot, grab yourself a copy of Pat Travers. Just don’t blame me if your neighbors start complaining—they probably don’t know what real rock ‘n’ roll sounds like anyway. Oh, and fun bonus: listen to it while driving fast on an open road. Trust me, it works wonders.

Artist: Pat Travers
Album: Pat Travers

2013

Rating: 4.5

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Hot Shot
Killer
Boom Boom (Out Goes The Lights)	2:48
Hot Rod Linclon	2:51
Feelin' Right	3:55
Boom Boom (out Go The Lights)
Medley, Pts. 1 & 2	6:46
Makes No Difference	4:27
Medley Parts 1 & 2	6:43
Stop and Smile	3:50
Hot Rod Lincoln	2:50
La La La Love You
Boom Boom (Out Go The Lights)	2:47
As My Life Flies	2:34
As My Life Flies (Concl.)
Stevie
Just Try Talking (to Those Dudes)
As My Fire Flies	2:33
Snortin' Whiskey
Mabellene	2:57
Tonight
Medley, Parts 1 & 2	6:45
Medley, Pts.1-2	06:46
Magnolia	4:18
Stop And Smile	3:52
Life in London
Mabelline	2:57
Born A Rocker
As My Life Flies (Begin.)
Feelin' Right	3:55
Boom Boom (Out Go the Lights)	2:47
Rockin'
Born Under A Bad Sign
Gettin' Betta'
Ready Or Not
Medley Parts 1 & 2	6:46

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Polydor
King Biscuit Flower Hour Records
Majestic Rock

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Vinyl
LP
Album
8-Track Cartridge
Promo
CD
Limited Edition
Reissue
Remastered
SHM-CD
Papersleeve
Repress
72 - Richmond Pressing
All Disc Pressing
Stereo
Cassette
White Label
Unofficial Release

Companies

Role	Company
Manufactured By	Polydor Ltd.
Distributed By	Polydor Ltd.
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Polydor Ltd.
Copyright (c)	Polydor Ltd.
Record Company	USM Japan
Marketed By	Universal Music LLC
Mastered At	Sterling Sound
Pressed By	PRC Recording Company, Richmond, IN
Printed By	Gerhard Kaiser GmbH
Made By	MacNeill Press Ltd.
Recorded At	Chappell Recording Studios
Lacquer Cut At	Trident Studios
Licensed From	Universal Music

Credits

Role	Credit
Bass	Peter Cowling
Vocals	Peter Cowling
Drums	Roy Dyke
Percussion	Roy Dyke
Guitar	Pat Travers
Keyboards	Pat Travers
Synthesizer	Pat Travers
Lead Vocals	Pat Travers
Producer	Emil Zoghby, Pat Travers
Coordinator [Reissue Artwork	Face Design]
Liner Notes	Yuzi Okumura
Product Manager	Soichiro Shibata
Arranged By	Pat Travers, Peter Cowling
Engineer	Chris Stone
Design	Paul Welch
Art Direction	Paul Welch
Management	David Hemmings
Photography By	Steve Lawry
A&R	Geoff Gillespie
Bass [4 String Bass	Peter 'Clog' Cowling
8 String Bass]	Peter 'Clog' Cowling

Notes

Manufactured and distributed by Polydor Ltd.
Made in Canada
Orange paper label
Comes with obi and liner notes/lyrics insert. This is the white label promo version.
SHM-CD cardboard Mini LP with obi and 20 page booklet of release notes and lyrics in Japanese and English.
"72" on label denotes a PRC Recording Company, Richmond, IN pressing.
As printed on the back cover: manufactured and distributed by Polydor Incorporated. Also, this version is a label variation and has a number "6" printed under the cat.#. at the right hand side of the labels. This number 6, together with the "AD" abbreviation in the deadwax etchings, is the indication that this version was pressed at All Disc Records, Inc.
Compare label images with the following versions to see the clear differences and variations:
Pat Travers - Pat Travers
The four-point MAPL icons (Music, Artist, Performance, Lyrics) indicate all tracks are 75% Canadian Content (CanCon)
Made in France
SPANISH CASETE EDITION
Recorded at Chappell Studio Two, April 1976
Also available on Cassette 3170 395
Comes with an obi and 4 page liner notes and lyrics insert
6-pages booklet
℗ & © 2004 Majestic Rock Records.
Issued under license from Universal Music.
Recorded at Chappell Studio two, April 1976.
Made in the UK (on back cover)
Made in EU (on disc)
Track 8 wrongly listed as "As My Fire Flies".
Comes with 6-page fold-out inlay.
Recorded April 1976
℗ 1976
Made in Germany.
Similar to Pat Travers - Pat Travers but with different rim text.
The four-point MAPL icons (Music, Artist, Performance, Lyrics) indicate all tracks are 75% Canadian Content (CanCon).
There is no track duration given for B5 'Medley, Parts 1 & 2' on this release.
"72" on labels denotes a PRC Recording Company, Richmond, IN pressing.

Barcodes

Barcode (Text, on obi): 4 988005 791634
Matrix / Runout: UICY-75922 1W
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L244
Mould SID Code: IFPI 4011
Rights Society: JASRAC
Matrix / Runout (Side 1 etched, 3 is mirror inverted): PD-1-6079-AS-REV - 1-1111 3 STERLING PRC
Matrix / Runout (Side 2 etched, 5 is mirror inverted): PD-1- 6079- BS- REV - 1-1 5 PRC
Matrix / Runout (Stamped, but only on Side 1): STERLING
Pressing Plant ID (On Labels): 72
Rights Society: ASCAP
Rights Society: BMI
Matrix / Runout (A Side Runout Etched / Masterdisk Stamped, Variant 1): PD-1-6079-AS-AD MASTERDISK
Matrix / Runout (B Side Runout Etched / Masterdisk Stamped, Variant 1): PD-1-6079-BS-AD MASTERDISK
Matrix / Runout (A Side Runout Etched / Masterdisk Stamped, Variant 2): PD-1-6079-AS-AD MASTERDISK 33
Matrix / Runout (B Side Runout Etched / Masterdisk Stamped, Variant 2): PD-1-6079-BS-AD 33 MASTERDISK
Pressing Plant ID (On Label): 6
Pressing Plant ID (In Runout): AD 33
Rights Society: GEMA
Label Code: LC 0309
Matrix / Runout (Side 1): 2383 395 S1 320
Matrix / Runout (Side 2): 2383 395 S2 320
Matrix / Runout (A-Side Etched): PD-1-6079-AS-REV AD
Matrix / Runout (B-Side Etched): PD-1- 6079-BS- REV
Matrix / Runout (Stamped On Both Sides): STERLING
Barcode: 707108802320
Rights Society: D.R.
Other (Price Code): POL 340 (Sticker)
Price Code: Super
Matrix / Runout: 2383395 A // 1 T 1 1 1 U
Matrix / Runout: 2383395 B // 1 T 1 1 1 U
Matrix / Runout: Side 1 PD-1-6079-AS-PRC-1
Matrix / Runout: Side 2 PD-1-6079-BS-PRC-1 Masterdisk
Barcode: 8 2292700712 8
Matrix / Runout: B18879
Mastering SID Code: IFPI LP57
Barcode: 822927007128
Matrix / Runout: Sony DADC MAJCD017 01
Mastering SID Code: IFPI LY33
Mould SID Code: IFPI AEW26
Rights Society: MCPS
Matrix / Runout (Runout A-side, stamped): 2383 395 S1 320
Matrix / Runout (Runout B-side, stamped): 2383 395 S2 320
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A etched, [last 1] stamped): MIP 1 9317-A-2 SNB DM-1
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B etched, [last 1] stamped): MIP-1-9317-B-2 SNB DM-1
Matrix / Runout (Side A label): 2383 395
Matrix / Runout (Side B label): 3483 395

About Pat Travers

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Patrick Henry "Pat" Travers (born April 12, 1954) is a Canadian rock guitarist, keyboardist, singer, and songwriter who began his recording career with Polydor Records in the mid-1970s. Pat Thrall, Nicko McBrain, Mick Dyche, Tommy Aldridge, Peter "Mars" Cowling, Jerry Riggs, and Carmine Appice are some of the noted musicians who have been members of the Pat Travers Band through the years. Kirk Hammett of Metallica has cited him as one of his favorite guitar players.

Real Name

Patrick Henry Travers

Name Vars

P. Tavers
P. Travers
P.Travers
Pat
Pat Travers Band
Pat Travers' Black Pearl
Patrick Henry Travers
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Interesting fact about Album

Here's an interesting fact: Pat Travers' self-titled 1976 album is a wild ride through multiple rock styles, blending blues, hard rock, and classic rock seamlessly. One fun detail? The track "Boom Boom (Out Goes The Lights)" appears on the album several times with slightly different titles—like "Boom Boom (out Go The Lights)" and "Boom Boom (Out Go the Lights)." It’s almost as if the song had its own little identity crisis! Plus, it’s cool to see how many countries got their hands on this record, from the US to Japan, showing just how universal great rock music can be.

Comments

anikaablog

2025-03-16

Excellent!!!!!!!

villagameryt99

2025-03-16

… Pat Travers was my model of rhytme and hard rock guitar playing thru the 80’s despite the Corp. and grunge disasters if subsequent yrs…

kadalaks

2025-03-16

Solo Blues Rock guitarist abound in USA and UK, but also Canada had its share from the 70's. One of the most longeval solo acts of such kind is Pat Travers, which has released more than 20 solo albums, and except some with Carmine Appice, he never played with any other band or side project. His 1976 self-titled debut is strictly by-the-numbers The Jimi Hendrix Experience/The Rolling Stones/Led Zeppelin-like Hard Rock with blues-y vocals, pentatonic runs/riffs and Pop-oriented songwriting. For lovers of the style, the album is recommended, but for anyone else, the repetition of E/A/D minr-major elementary songwriting is just beyond basic.