The Holy Goats - Next Round (2011)

Thank God, The Holy Goats have arrived to keep REAL soul-powered rock alive with their superb NEXT ROUND disc. Absolutely outstandingly killer right down to the way-kool lyrics, I can't get it out of the cd player!!!
Joe Romagnola, Grooveyard Records

”Ah, this is a magnificent record. Here we finally have a young band staying true to the soul-powered ‘70s with blues-based heavy guitar, strong dynamics, and groove-induced riffs in the spirit of Humble Pie, The Black Crowes and Free. The songs are top-notch, soaked in the essence of cool retro-rock. The band makes a huge statement in the eleven tracks that fill Next Round.

‘Something To Tell You’ kicks the disc off in style…The guitar work is blues-based, forged in old school British rock - emotive and peppered with exotic spice.

With repeated listening, it’s hard to believe this is only the band’s second release as the songs are so refined, crafted and catchy - sounding as if it’s aged 40 years before surfacing.

‘Marriott Soul’ pays fitting tribute with lyrics ‘ninety-nine pounds is a lot of soul, filled with black coffee and sweet blackberry roll.’ A favorite is the staccato riffing of “The Deeper You Look” with it’s Hendrix groove and rhythm that locks in with bass. Highly Recommended! -
Todd K. Smith, Cutting Edge Rocks, Author,“Heavy Load – The Story of Free”

“This New Jersey-based quintet brings back that hard driving blues-rock sound in a big way. This disc boast(s) thick slabs of smoky, rootsy romp and stomp rock ‘n’ roll… bursting with tasty guitar licks, rollicking bass lines, and throaty vocals, encompassing retro rock to the hilt. The Holy Goats bring the bell-bottom blues of Humble Pie and The Faces back to the forefront.”
Mike SOS, Skratch Magazine, NYC.