More Swedes!
The Love Injections are a five-piece from Vastergotland, Sweden, and after a few line-up changes, this is their third demo. It was recorded pretty much live in a matter of days, and sounds wonderful for it!

The most obvious comparisons would be New York Dolls and early Rolling Stones; KJ’s vocals at times can sound quite Jagger-ish, most notably on Down And Out, but the song Dead Weight actually reminded me of The Faces/early Rod Stewart, as the whole EP does sound very early-1970’s.

Although there are undoubtedly quite a few bands playing the same type of music with the same influences, the Love Injections I think would be the best I’ve heard. They even have an instrumental called Glad Handing Dandy- it just sounds like someone is clapping and stamping their foot in the corner of the studio, and I defy anyone who hears it not to stamp along too.

Dirty Green Black and Blue is completely brilliant- guaranteed to put you in a good mood with loud “Woo’s!” throughout, and even a rendition of The Eurythmics Thorn In My Side at the beginning… better than it sounds, I assure you. For me it’s the absolute standout track.

The closing track Bittersweet Goodbye is slower paced than the other songs, and a nice end to a very good EP.

Unfortunately due to bad luck and general lack of funds, the five other tracks that were meant to be included on this release were never recorded, and judging by the songs on this, it’s a shame. If you like bluesy, Stones/Dolls/Cheap Trick influenced rock, then I would definitely recommend this EP.

7/10
Suzie