Molly Hatchet- Flirtin' With Disaster-LP

• Format: LP
• Label: Epic, Epic Records, CBS Inc., CBS Inc., CBS Inc., Bee Jay Recording Studio, Record Plant, Los Angeles, Record Plant, Los Angeles, Sterling Sound
• Catalog number: JE 36110
• Country: US

Molly Hatchet’s Flirtin’ With Disaster stands as a fiery emblem of late ’70s Southern rock, blending gritty riffs with a driving energy that keeps listeners engaged from “Whiskey Man” through the title track. The album’s cover art features a striking painting by Frazetta, adding a vivid visual punch that matches the band’s robust sound. Produced by Tom Werman and engineered by a skilled team including Bill Vermillion and Cary Pritikin, the record balances raw power with enough polish to showcase the band’s tight ensemble work without losing that live edge. This 1979 pressing on Epic offers a solid chance to experience the album on vinyl as it was first heard, with a mix by Gary Ladinsky that keeps the guitars sharp and the rhythm section firm. The record is graded VG+, signaling some light surface marks and scuffs typical of regular play but no serious flaws that would overshadow tracks like “Jukin’ City” or “Let The Good Times Roll.” A copy like this slips onto a shelf without fuss, the kind of dependable player that fits neatly alongside fellow Southern rock essentials, proving that sometimes rock and roll is best served with just a hint of danger—and a clean groove.

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