Chuck Norris Experiment, The
Hot Stuff, Vol. 3 (bloodred)
Hot Stuff Vol. 3 is the third instalment in a very specific side series within The Chuck Norris Experiment catalogue: a carefully curated collection of recordings spanning different sessions, years and contexts, bringing together covers, original songs and lesser-known tracks that sit outside the band's regular studio albums. The record moves freely through a wide range of influences from Blue Öyster Cult, Sex Pistols, Dead Moon, New Bomb Turks, Demolition 23 and Electric Frankenstein all filtered through the band's unmistakable sound: direct, loud and rooted in rock'n'roll rather than nostalgia. Alongside the covers, original tracks such as When The Dust Settles, All Your Bridges Are Burning and Let The Wheels Roll help anchor the compilation firmly in the band's own identity. The album also features a guest appearance by Jake Starr on In The Doorway, adding another familiar voice from the international rock'n'roll underground. Compiled and sequenced as a proper listening experience rather than a leftovers collection, Hot Stuff Vol. 3 works as a snapshot of The Chuck Norris Experiment in motion on stage, in the studio, and in between without polish or compromise.