The mid 1970s was a highly successful period for the British boogie rock band Status Quo. They enjoyed three UK chart topping albums including On The Level, which included their only UK No. 1 single Down Down. (UK:1)
“What is perhaps most surprising about the success of Down Down is that on listening to its accompanying album, On The Level, it’s not by any means the most commercial track on it. In fact any number of the others had enough potential to be lifted as a single, due largely to the fact that once again the commercial song writing team of Rossi/Young dominates the album. As commercial as the album is, it is also perhaps their most visceral.”
“This is another solid album by Status Quo. Their straight ahead hard rock guitar assault just pushes all the right buttons with me.”
“These guys made no pretence of being sophisticated musicians trying to expand musical boundaries and expose fans to new ideas and concepts.”
“This album is proof positive that the Quo can rock as hard as anybody you care to name. Down Down, Little Lady and their blistering cover of Chuck Berry's Bye Bye Johnny will melt your speakers.”
“From Rick's opening power riff of Little Lady, through Francis' gut wrenching Most Of The Time the album starts strongly. It features their first number one British single and one of the best examples of what became the definitive Quo sound in Down Down.”
“These guys deserve more praise than I can ever give. This album rocks from beginning to end and barely lets you catch your breath. If you're looking for sappy ballads or navel gazing songs, go somewhere else.”
“Quo made a classic hard rockin' LP here. Its boogie rock and has many fine tracks including the number one hit single Down Down one of the best boogie songs ever written.”
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