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RACING CARS ‘Downtown Tonight’ Lemon CDLEM30(2004)
Racing Cars will forever known as a one hit wonder with the almost acoustic 'They Shoot Horses Don’t They', a top 20 hit in 1977 inspired by the book and film of the same name.
But there was a lot more to this band, as this album shows. Recorded in 1976 and released on Chrysalis, it’s typical American soft rock of the era, with elements of folk, r’n’b and funk/soul.
In places a touch of Eagles, Dire Straits and Little Feat. Unusual sound for a Welsh band.
Opener 'Calling The Tune' is definitely at the funk/r’n’b end, with a guitar riff not too dissimilar to SAHB’s Sultan’s Choice. The title track is more gentle pop, with a Caribbean guitar sound.
It’s all very middle of the road, which will appeal to the middle aged generation now, and the addition of the full 6 minute version of the single will please fans. Nothing spectacular though.
**½
Review by Joe Geesin
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