One of the best headphones/bean-bag chair tunes around. Agree with many here: "Nosferatu" is a great Joe Bouchard piece. Another vampire tale that follows Bram Stoker's classic novel. If you've noticed, Eric sings MOST of the heavier pieces, while Buck (Donald Roeser) sang more of the poppier tunes(and their hits). Take a listen to "7 Screaming Diz-Busters" from "Tyranny and Mvtation", and then this one. You'll never get Eric's and Buck's vocals mixed up again. 😄
“Spectres” and “Agents of Fortune” share the same soundscape. Most songs on these two albums are, in my opinion, interchangeable and can be mixed and matched. Most critics rate Agents of Fortune higher simply because of the number of standout hits on it. In the cannon of BOC these two albums almost seem like an anomaly. This band, with the five core members, were however, more like an art collective with numerous outside songwriters contributing to the vibe. It was unclear who was actually in charge. Band members, outside songwriters and producers all tried to grab the steering wheel. And so they slithered about like butter in a hot pan. I don't write this with ill intent or to denigrate them, I've been a fan since the mid 70s. All five band members wrote stellar material, and the band would have done just fine without all the outside collaboration. But look at the people that were in their orbit grabbing for the wheel and be amazed. For long-time fans like me there are several distinct iterations of the band; the hallucinatory early “Altamont” in-your-face version culminating with “Secret Treaties”, the “Agents of Fortune” (and Spectres) version, the Martin Birch produced “Cultösaurus” and “Fire of Unknown Origin” versions, and the later more loose versions. The two band members that in retrospect wrote and collaborated on the best songs are Donald “Buck Dharma” Roeser (lead guitar) and Albert Bouchard (drums). All members contributed and wrote some stellar material, but these two stand out. Donald Roeser's song “I Love the Night” is one of these compositions that seem out of place but still fits in the BOC cannon. It is a romantic interpretation of the vampire saga. I give your reaction and commentary a thumbs up. Cheers 🍺
John-- it's actually Eric's (Buck Dharma) 'part II' of a song from the debut album called 'THen Came The Last Days Of May'. Altho--this song has a 'fuller' vibe to it. Thanks for covering BOC..awesome,dude!!
MONTROSE 🎸- " ROCK CANDY " 1973 with Sammy Hagar on vocals , this is one HEAVY ROCK n ROLL masterpiece, the way those drums hit so hard in the intro followed next by some of the best guitar and bass riffs ever made . Sounds as if this song came out around 1979 or 1980 I was surprised how good and super Heavy Metal sounding it is
Hi John! I would love to have your hair, mine is all grey and a bit thin nowadays. But when my hair was blonde and really long, I went to se BÖC live - what a fantastic gig that was. The groove, the rhythm and on top of that Buck Dharmas guitar. Wow! Love them! /Ulf
For the longest time I thought this song was by Al Stewart ("year of the cat") and I could never find it. I remember being shocked it was BOC. It's such a departure for them but it fits them perfectly. Buck's guitar work is sublime! Buck has a softer voice which like I said,reminds me of Al Stewart
Couldn't agree with you more about how underappreciated this band is. Buck and Bloom still touring with the boys and I would hate for them to be honored posthumously. They know better than to think RRHOF is some barometer of their success but I'd just so love to see them acknowledged for their greatness while they can enjoy it.
NAZARETH - " Changing Times " 🎸 this song is Rocking from the start but once it reaches the middle it gets Super Rockin' fast w/ killer guitar and drum bass riffs
BLACK SABBATH 🎸-" SUPERNAUT " absolutely Heavy Metal at their very best from the way the Guitars are playing to the heavy drums and heavy bass plus Ozzie Osbourne awsome vocals, this is another perfect song for your channel
Buck Dharma is one of the most underated guitarists ever. This whole Album was way ahead of it's time!
Spectres, the entire album, has a lot of reverb. Spectres was BOC's tribute to Phil Spector. Check out their cover of Be My Baby. It's amazing.
One of the best headphones/bean-bag chair tunes around. Agree with many here: "Nosferatu" is a great Joe Bouchard piece. Another vampire tale that follows Bram Stoker's classic novel. If you've noticed, Eric sings MOST of the heavier pieces, while Buck (Donald Roeser) sang more of the poppier tunes(and their hits).
Take a listen to "7 Screaming Diz-Busters" from "Tyranny and Mvtation", and then this one. You'll never get Eric's and Buck's vocals mixed up again. 😄
Great review John! One of the many favorite Buck Dharma songs my wife and I love.
Spectres is poppier than the preceding albums, check out Nosferatu for another haunting vampire song.
The entire album is incredible, and once again, no two songs are alike!
Yeah John ! go to Death Valley Nights, then Nosferatu ! 😍
So Talented
“Spectres” and “Agents of Fortune” share the same soundscape. Most songs on these two albums are, in my opinion, interchangeable and can be mixed and matched. Most critics rate Agents of Fortune higher simply because of the number of standout hits on it. In the cannon of BOC these two albums almost seem like an anomaly. This band, with the five core members, were however, more like an art collective with numerous outside songwriters contributing to the vibe. It was unclear who was actually in charge. Band members, outside songwriters and producers all tried to grab the steering wheel. And so they slithered about like butter in a hot pan.
I don't write this with ill intent or to denigrate them, I've been a fan since the mid 70s. All five band members wrote stellar material, and the band would have done just fine without all the outside collaboration. But look at the people that were in their orbit grabbing for the wheel and be amazed. For long-time fans like me there are several distinct iterations of the band; the hallucinatory early “Altamont” in-your-face version culminating with “Secret Treaties”, the “Agents of Fortune” (and Spectres) version, the Martin Birch produced “Cultösaurus” and “Fire of Unknown Origin” versions, and the later more loose versions.
The two band members that in retrospect wrote and collaborated on the best songs are Donald “Buck Dharma” Roeser (lead guitar) and Albert Bouchard (drums). All members contributed and wrote some stellar material, but these two stand out. Donald Roeser's song “I Love the Night” is one of these compositions that seem out of place but still fits in the BOC cannon. It is a romantic interpretation of the vampire saga. I give your reaction and commentary a thumbs up.
Cheers 🍺
John-- it's actually Eric's (Buck Dharma) 'part II' of a song from the debut album called 'THen Came The Last Days Of May'. Altho--this song has a 'fuller' vibe to it. Thanks for covering BOC..awesome,dude!!
We don't really know what you mean by, "...Eric's (Buck Dharma)..."
You know Buck Dharma's real name is "Donald Roeser", yes?
OOPS..my bad. Yes of course..Donald Roeser. Facepalm! T@@mcbeezee2120
"I Love the Night" is easily in my top 10 songs. It is amazing.
Greatest love ballad of all-time. "I Love the Night" creates a dream-atmosphere of mystery that is unparalleled.
MONTROSE 🎸- " ROCK CANDY " 1973 with Sammy Hagar on vocals , this is one HEAVY ROCK n ROLL masterpiece, the way those drums hit so hard in the intro followed next by some of the best guitar and bass riffs ever made . Sounds as if this song came out around 1979 or 1980 I was surprised how good and super Heavy Metal sounding it is
Space Station #5.
Buck Dharma vocal on this one. There is another verse, check out his archives for the whole song.
Live versions too often have the extra verse.
Hi John! I would love to have your hair, mine is all grey and a bit thin nowadays. But when my hair was blonde and really long, I went to se BÖC live - what a fantastic gig that was. The groove, the rhythm and on top of that Buck Dharmas guitar. Wow! Love them! /Ulf
Great song.
Buck Dharma sings lead.
For the longest time I thought this song was by Al Stewart ("year of the cat") and I could never find it. I remember being shocked it was BOC. It's such a departure for them but it fits them perfectly. Buck's guitar work is sublime! Buck has a softer voice which like I said,reminds me of Al Stewart
I live to see those rays slip away
Couldn't agree with you more about how underappreciated this band is. Buck and Bloom still touring with the boys and I would hate for them to be honored posthumously. They know better than to think RRHOF is some barometer of their success but I'd just so love to see them acknowledged for their greatness while they can enjoy it.
NAZARETH - " Changing Times " 🎸 this song is Rocking from the start but once it reaches the middle it gets Super Rockin' fast w/ killer guitar and drum bass riffs
BLACK SABBATH 🎸-" SUPERNAUT " absolutely Heavy Metal at their very best from the way the Guitars are playing to the heavy drums and heavy bass plus Ozzie Osbourne awsome vocals, this is another perfect song for your channel
Searching for Celine is great too,
Nice album
Love for you to check out Death Valley Nights from this album. Albert Bouchard the drummer sings
Eric Bloom's vocals nearly always have a 'menacing' quality to them. Buck's vocals are smoother. In general.
Eric bloom has vibrato
Buck dharma does not
I think you'll enjoy this tune call "com (?) " by this talented japanese band called Mono