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Foghat - In the Mood for Something Rude/Zig-Zag Walk Audio CD

A fair review of the Foghat "In the Mood for Something Rude/Zig-Zag Walk" Audio CD. Please note that the below review is the views of the authors, and authors only. You can get a complete list of all Foghat reviews here, or go back to the Foghat tabs.

Foghat Band: Foghat
Title: In the Mood for Something Rude/Zig-Zag Walk
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Release Date: 2000-12-12
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Slipped Tripped Fell In Love 2: Bustin' Up Or Bustin' Out 3: Take This Heart Of Mine 4: Love Rustler 5: Ain't Livin' Long Like This 6: Back For A Taste Of Your Love 7: There Ain't No Man That Can't Be Taught 8: And I Do Just What I Want 9: That's What Love Can Do 10: Zig Zag Walk 11: Choo Choo Ch'Boogie 12: Jenny Don't Mind 13: Three Wheeled Cadillac 14: It'll Be Me 15: Silent Treatment 16: Down The Road Apiece 17: Seven Day Weekend 18: Linda Lou

disappointing - nothing like previous Foghat albums
It is not the usual Foghat blue-based, slide-guitar, rock 'n roll type stuff. I was very disappointed in Zig Zag Walk when it came out. This is more like rockabilly. If you're looking for the Foghat you know and love, this isn't it. Try the "Night Shift" or "Energized" albums. They are night and day different from Zig Zag Walk.


Different Side of a Great Band
Case in point was Foghat when they put out these two albums (now on one CD) in the early 1980s. It's a shame that when performers try something different to challenge their fans (and hopefully gain new ones in the process) they're often lambasted for it. Tired of the boogie-blues sound, which was no longer producing huge hits, Lonesome Dave Peverett and company decided to create a unique mixed bag of ear candy. . . . everything from pure, snappy pop, roots-rock and rockabilly, and even a taste of the classic Foghat sound for good measure. Sadly, bands like Foghat weren't in vogue with the up-and-coming MTV culture and could not find an audience for their music. Of course, Foghat wasn't alone, but this was the turning point (in my view) where image eclipsed substance and talent as far as record sales were concerned.


Zig Zag Walk is a superior CD
The liner notes suggest that Foghat was unhappy with the recording but the reality is that the recording reflected the maturation of the band's members and a need to get back to their roots. I was a huge Foghat fan and their last CD holds up better than any of the CDs. Zig Zag is a 5 star plus while the other one is infinitely forgettable.


Zig Zag is a great recording!
I'm a longtime fan of them and Zig Zag holds up better than virtually every studio CD. The other is pretty forgettable. Great blues edge.


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