Song title: Like Wow Wipeout!
Artist: Hoodoo Gurus
Year: 1985
Why I like this song:
These guys were my favourite band when i was a kid and I still love 'em well into adulthood. In fact, whenever I see a list of best Australian bands ever, these guys don't rank as high as they should and I come away shaking my head in disbelief - of course said list usually consist of AC/DC, INXS and everyone else but I digress.
Once again this song works because there's a lot going on here: It may be based on a fifties surf rock tune but here it sounds like it's on steroids. Through in some snappy lines, a singalong chorus and a lot of 'Ah-ah-ah's and you have a winner.
Listening to this now, the strengths of the Gurus come to play: Guitar hooks aplenty, an understanding of rock'n'roll history, a goofy sense of humour and knowing their way around a good chorus. It is therefore little wonder why they won a lad like me over
I mean...just..... is this the most irresistible thing ever?
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