Crosscut Saw

Originally supposed to be a Tony McPhee solo record, his management encouraged him to bill it as The Groundhogs, with a whole new lineup of backing musicians not as strong as the classic early 70's band. McPhee plays some wild guitar on this, aided by many effects, especially an early guitar synthesizer. His solo on the track "Fulfilment" is brutal, like a snarling mad dog. The tone of his lyrics throughout is very bitter; it did follow on the heels of a divorce.
For those who were introduced to Groundhogs's earlier works like Thank Christ for the Bomb, at first listen Crosscut Saw might sound a bit boring compared to the former. After a few listens and some time Crosscut Saw turned out to be the groups most dynamic album yet. Sure it's not as fast and rockin' as the earlier albums, it's slowed down some and doesn't have that oompf that those albums had. With the addition of a 2nd guitarist Crosscut Saw has some great elements that were missing before. This one might need a few more listens, but it'll sink in.