Truck Stop - Rip It Up

Review by Steven Bartlette

Rip It Up by Truck Stop: A Wild Ride Through 1974’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Chaos Alright, buckle up, because this one's gonna hit hard. Rip It Up by Truck Stop is like that scrappy cousin who shows up uninvited but ends up stealing the whole damn party. Released in ‘74 outta Germany (yeah, you heard me—Germany!), on Telefunken no less, this sucker blends rock, folk, country, and even some pop vibes into something so raw it feels like biting into a jalapeño without warning. And guess what? It works. Mostly. Let’s talk tracks, though, because if I don’t break down why this album sticks with ya, then what’s the point? First off, there’s “Square Dance.” Now, I know what you’re thinking—"Square dance? What kinda hokey crap is that?" But hold your horses, buddy. This ain’t your grandma’s square dance; it’s more like Johnny Cash got drunk at a barn-raising and decided to shred his guitar while yelling instructions nobody follows. It’s chaotic as hell, but somehow it clicks. You can practically smell the hay bales and spilled beer when this track kicks in. By the time those twangy riffs fade out, you’ll either wanna grab a partner or punch a wall. Either way, it leaves a mark. Then there’s the title track, “Rip It Up.” Holy cow, does this song rip—or at least try real damn hard to. It’s pure rock ‘n’ roll swagger mixed with just enough country grit to keep things interesting. The rhythm punches you right in the chest, and the vocals are all swagger and sneer. There’s no overthinking here—it’s just straight-up rebellion wrapped in four minutes of sweaty energy. If you don’t wanna stomp your boots or bang your head after hearing this, check your pulse, man. You might be dead. But let’s not kid ourselves—this record ain’t perfect. Some parts feel rough around the edges, like they were recorded in someone’s basement during a power outage. Lacquer cut by S II? Sure, sounds fancy, but honestly, it adds to the charm. Like, yeah, it’s messy, but isn’t that kinda the point? Here’s the kicker, though: listening to Rip It Up feels like finding an old leather jacket in the back of a thrift store. It’s worn-out, maybe smells a little funny, but once you put it on, you realize it fits better than anything new ever could. In a world full of polished garbage, Truck Stop reminds us that music doesn’t have to be perfect to kick ass. So go ahead, crank this sucker loud. Just don’t blame me when your neighbors start complaining. Or calling the cops. Whatever—you do you.

Artist: Truck Stop
Album: Rip It Up

Germany

1974

Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Rip It Up	2:11
Square Dance	2:25

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Rip it up / Truckstop.

Truck Stop - Rip It Up (1974)

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Catalog Numbers

6.11 510, 6.11510 (AC)

Labels

Telefunken

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escuchar en línea
lytte på nettet
online luisteren
ascolta in linea
kuunnella verkossa
ouvir online
online anhören
lyssna på nätet
écouter en ligne

Formats

Vinyl
7"
45 RPM
Single
Promo

Companies

Role	Company
Published By	Venice Music
Lacquer Cut At	TELDEC-Studio, Hamburg
Pressed By	Teldec-Press GmbH

Credits

Role	Credit
Lacquer Cut By	S II

Notes

℗ 1974
A: Venice Music
B: Joe Menke Musikverlag
Category on the labels is 6.11510 (AC)
Hergestellt Von Der Teldec "Telefunken-Decca" Schallplatten GmbH., Hamburg

Barcodes

Rights Society: GEMA
Price Code: AC
Matrix / Runout (Label A): 6.11 510-A
Matrix / Runout (Label B): 6.11 510-B
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, stamped): 6. 110510-A Manufactured in Germany
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, stamped): 6. 110510-B Manufactured in Germany
Matrix / Runout (Side A&B, etched): S II
Matrix / Runout (Label side A): 6.11 510-A
Matrix / Runout (Label side B): 6.11 510-B

About Truck Stop

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German Country band, formed in 1973 in Seevetal-Maschen, Germany.

Name Vars

Truck-Stop
Truckstop
Trusk Stop

Members

Dirk Schlag
Rainer Bach
Michael Reinecke
Erich Doll
Knut Bewersdorff
Andreas Cisek
Uwe Lost
Cisco Berndt
Teddy Ibing
Lucius Reichling
Rudolf Steinmetz
Eckart Hofmann
Tim Reese

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The album *Rip It Up* by Truck Stop, released in 1974, blends rock, country, and folk styles, showcasing a unique mix of genres. It’s a German record on the Telefunken label. The track *Square Dance* even brings a bit of Americana to the mix. Fun fact: the lacquer cut was done by someone credited simply as "S II." Not bad for an album that’s almost 50 years old!