Ram Jam by Ram Jam - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Though it may seem like ordinary 1970s hard rock, this album is interesting for a few reasons. The first is that it was produced by Jerry Kasenetz and Jeff Katz, the producers behind a string of classic bubblegum hits like "Yummy, Yummy, Yummy" and "Chewy, Chewy." The other reason is that the group leader Bill Bartlett was formerly a member of the Lemon Pipers, a psychedelic bubblegum group who scored a hit with "Green Tambourine" (which was produced by Kasenetz and Katz). All three men put behind their bubblegum past on this album of hard-driving rock & roll. Ram Jam is best known for its hit single, "Black Betty"; this electrifying update of a Huddie Ledbetter blues tune layers on plenty of searing electric guitar riffs and a steady 4/4 drum beat that turns the song into a strange but exhilarating blend of heavy metal and disco. None of the other tunes on Ram Jam surpass the bracing standard set by "Black Betty," but there are some other worthwhile moments for hard rock fanatics; "Keep Your Hands on the Wheel" is a stomping, driving-themed rocker in the vein of Bachman-Turner Overdrive, and "Overloaded" is a swinging rocker built on a taut bassline and a catchy, cowbell-driven chorus. The album also features "Too Bad on Your Birthday," a mid-tempo rocker with a sing-along chorus that was later revived by Joan Jett. The one real downside here is that it suffers from a samey production style that makes the songs run together on first listen. Despite this problem, all the songs on Ram Jam presents a sturdy blend of guitar fireworks and pop hooks that any hardcore fan of 1970s hard rock will enjoy. ~ Donald A. Guarisco

1. Black Betty

Primary Artist: Ram Jam; Main Performer
Performer: Ram Jam; Performer
Composer: Huddie Ledbetter; Composer
Lyricist: Huddie Ledbetter; Composer
Producer: Kasenetz & Katz; Production

2. Let It All Out

Primary Artist: Ram Jam; Main Performer
Performer: Ram Jam; Performer
Composer: B. Bartlett; Composer
Lyricist: B. Bartlett; Composer
Producer: Kasenetz & Katz; Production

3. Keep Your Hands on the Wheel

Primary Artist: Ram Jam; Main Performer
Performer: Ram Jam; Performer
Composer: T. Graves
M. Millius; Composer
Lyricist: T. Graves
M. Millius; Composer

4. Right on the Money

Primary Artist: Ram Jam; Main Performer
Performer: Ram Jam; Performer
Composer: B. Bartlett; Composer
Lyricist: B. Bartlett; Composer
Producer: Kasenetz & Katz; Production

5. All for the Love of Rock N' Roll

Primary Artist: Ram Jam; Main Performer
Performer: Ram Jam; Performer
Composer: J. Salen
R. Butani; Composer
Lyricist: J. Salen
R. Butani; Composer

6. 404

Primary Artist: Ram Jam; Main Performer
Performer: Ram Jam; Performer
Composer: G.w. Kenny; Composer
Lyricist: G.w. Kenny; Composer
Producer: Kasenetz & Katz; Production

7. High Steppin'

Primary Artist: Ram Jam; Main Performer
Performer: Ram Jam; Performer
Composer: B. Bartlett; Composer
Lyricist: B. Bartlett; Composer
Producer: Kasenetz & Katz; Production

8. Overloaded

Primary Artist: Ram Jam; Main Performer
Performer: Ram Jam; Performer
Composer: B. Haberman
J. Lapallo; Composer
Lyricist: B. Haberman
J. Lapallo; Composer
Producer: Kasenetz & Katz; Production

9. Hey Boogie Woman

Primary Artist: Ram Jam; Main Performer
Performer: Ram Jam; Performer
Composer: B. Bartlett; Composer
Lyricist: B. Bartlett; Composer
Producer: Kasenetz & Katz; Production

10. Too Bad on Your Birthday

Primary Artist: Ram Jam; Main Performer
Performer: Ram Jam; Performer
Composer: Charlie Karp
A. Resnick; Composer
Lyricist: Charlie Karp
A. Resnick; Composer
Producer: Kasenetz & Katz; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

34 minutes and 44 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1425x1425 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

Studio Quality (Hi-Res)

24bit / 96 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Hi-Res/Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

9/10 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

8/10 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Hard Rock, Boogie Rock

Label

Epic

Music Distribution Service

SME Mora Qualitas

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1976

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

886444593069