Montrose by Montrose (Rock) (CD, Jan-1989, Warner Bros. Records Record Label)

This is, without a doubt, the most rocking album of the '70s (1973). With Denny Carmassi pounding the drums, Bill Church thumping the bass, Ronnie Montrose setting the electric guitar on fire, and lead singer Sam (Sammy) Hagar discovering his famous vocals, this is a debute album that sets the bar for all debute albums! My CD does'nt say who wrote the songs/lyrics, but with songs like "Rock Candy" and "Bad Motor Scooter", I'd have to say that Sammy Hagar must have had some influence. If you love to rock hard, and party harder, do yourself a very big favor, and buy this album! Favorite tracks: All!
You'll probably listen to this album over again after the last song has ended, because it rocks so hard and sounds so good, it ends too soon.

I agree this is a GREAT album. I have the original LP and all the songs but one(Good Rockin' Tonight) were wrote by Hagar and Montrose. This album is on my list of 25 must have albums on a deserted island.

Great CD - brings back memories from the 70s. Rock! Cant find this on the radio anymore. Montrose was an American Zeplin.

I originally saw Montrose live in NYC as an opening band in 1974 and what an experience. I've NEVER been to a better concert, although they received a cool reception I knew that more would be heard from them. I first heard the album in 1973 and from then on I was hooked.
1.Bad Motor Scooter
2.Good Rockin tonight
3.Space Station Number 5
Are among my favorites but I really love all the songs on the album and to see them do these songs live was AWESOME!!

CLASSIC HARD ROCKERS, SOME OF THE BEST HARD ROCK MUSIC OF THE 70'S .. A YOUNG, BUT AWESOME NEW COMER IN .. SAMMY HAGAR .. AND NOW,A LEGENDARY SINGER TODAY A+A+A+A+A+

There’s something undeniably magical about debut albums. VanHalen, Rush, Aerosmith, Queen, Matchbox 20, Kiss, Hootie and The Blowfish and Led Zep just to name a few have that fresh, no restrictions roots of the true band fire in their out of the gate records. In many cases, the bands rarely achieve that same brilliant luster after record execs, fame, fortune, and sometimes rehab can ruin them or break the bands spirit. Aerosmith (for one) has yet to produce anything of real value since they sobered up, but they are still a great live band. Sam Hagar’s vocals on this masterpiece are as fresh as they are spot on. A perfect match for Ronnie’s gritty guitar chops as well.
Montrose is no exception here. Aside from the worst song on the album (Rock The Nation) opening up the record, it’s all timeless good time straight forward in high gear Rock-N-Roll. Sammy’s later hit of “I Can’t Drive 55” should have been on this record for all practical purposes.
How this material continues to escape classic rock station airplay is somewhat bewildering as it really doesn’t get much more “classic” from an impressionable era of 70’s rockers than this.
The only complaint I could possibly have about this classic album from 1973, is that it’s just too damn short in length. Only about 30 min in length.
Roll this one out…Fire It UP!!! And Enjoy the trip!

I had to have this particular CD because, on the best of CD and other compilations the order in the song play is different. For me it takes away from all the feelings and thoughts from the past that are evoked when listened to. I like the familiarity of knowing what somg will play next and how one song builds that rockin mood as it turns into the next track. I think something is lost on the best of because of the order, it should play in the same order it plays inside your head. Those were such nuts times for me and I do like being able to revisit them even if only in my memories. There are also a song or two on this CD that aren't on the best of. I can't say that there's a song on here that rates as less favorite from the rest, it's all good stuff! I like hearing Montrose played the way it was supposed to be! Made loud to be played LOUD!! Lets irritate the neighbors! kenny

This is one of the best albums of the 70s. Great sync, originality and of course Sammy Hagar.
If you're looking for something that will make you move, look no farther.

There old songs from my past and I did not have a copy of them.
I decided to buy because I was treating my self for working hard.

Excellent CD and it arrived perfect. I will buy again. Thank-you for the prompt shipping too. Great price.