COMING TO YOU SOON, THE TED NUGENT DISCOGRAPHY. Uncle Saxon may not post in this one. (j/k)
This section will focus on Uncle Ted's solo work, although I may throw in the Amboy Dukes and Damn Yankees stuff after we finish all the Nugent stuff. This is a discussion on his music, not on his politics or his personal opinions. Let try and keep it to that, unless the album being discussed lends itself to that sort of discussion.

Uncle Ted!!!!!!!

This should be a good thread though. I only have Cat Scratch Fever.

Looking forward to this thread

Ted Nugent (Epic) 1975

1. "Stranglehold" (8:22)
2. "Stormtroopin'" (3:07)
3. "Hey Baby" (3:59)
4. "Just What The Doctor Ordered" (3:39)
5. "Snakeskin Cowboys" (4:30)
6. "Motor City Madhouse" (4:28)
7. "Where Have You Been All My Life" (4:03)
8. "You Make Me Feel Right At Home" (2:51)
9. "Queen Of The Forest" (3:34)
BONUS TRACKS
10. "Stormtroopin'" [live] (6:36)
11. "Just What the Doctor Ordered" [live](4:52)
12. "Motor City Madhouse" [live] (8:38)
13. "Magic Party" [studio outtake] (2:55)
Ted Nugent circa 1975
(Derek St. Holmes, Uncle Ted, Cliff Davies and Rob Grange)

Ted Nugent was actually created as a band with singer/guitarist Derek St. Holmes, bassist Rob Grange, and drummer Cliff Davies. (Davies was also one of Nugent's producers. He passed away April 13, 2008) The bad was formed from the ashes of Nugent's somewhat successful 1960's band The Amboy Dukes. (To be reviewed here later.)

Ted Nugent, the album is one of the finest hard rock releases to come out of the 70's. The raw recording actually works for Ted's music making classics like "Stormtroopin'," "Just What the Doctor Ordered," and the testosterone injected "Stranglehold" even stronger. St. Holmes penned "Hey Baby" has a bit of funk and groove and "You Make Me Fell Alright" is a cool jazz power ballad. Nugent himself hails "Ted Nugent" as his best work and I agree. This is simply a must have hard rock classic.

1999 CD REISSUE:
How do you get thousands of Ted Nugent fans to trade in their old copies of timeless classic discs and buy new copies? Add on some essential bonus tracks, including a rare studio outtake of "Magic Party" and three bone crushing live songs. The live tracks were recorded at the Hammersmith Odeon, London, England in 1977. "Magic Party" was originally recorded for this album but left off and not released until decades later on "Out of Control," the Nugent box set. I have no idea why this song was left off the album in 1975. I do wish they would have put this studio cut as track 10 on the remastered CD, making it part of the whole studio album. Putting it after three charged up live tracks makes the song seem a bit weak in comparison. The reissue also contains an excellent booklet with an insightful essay on this new era of Ted Nugent's solo career and tons of cool photos from '75.

The idea of this album was to be a band but their is no doubt who was in charge. My favorite Ted Nugent album by far and features the underrated Derek St Holmes on vocals.

This album is filled with classics such as 'Stranglehold' 'Stormtroopn' and my personal fave 'Snakeskin Cowboys'. This album proved that Ted Nugent years of the playing dives and opening for every band in the universe paid off, this songs are not just showcases for Nugent guitar solos.

Speaking of which I have always loved Ted Nugent's guitar tone, especially on this album, one of the best debuts in metal history and yes Nugent was considered metal in the 70's.

In the 1980's blues singer, KoKo Taylor covered 'Hey Baby'.

My Ted collection is severly lacking, however having his double cd Essentials collection and a few others here and there, I'm quite familiar with most of the tunes on that debut album.

'Stranglehold' is probably my favorite song. Such a wicked groove to it.

Me like! Learning "stranglehold" got me involved in playing with older musicians in 7th grade. The first experience of moving out of the garage and into playing keg parties. One of those great hard rock albums of the 70's.

That first Ted record is pretty damn good. Derek St. Holmes is one of the most underrated vocalists on the planet.

Ted definitely pumped some much needed energy back into American rock and roll when this album came out in 1975. Alot of these tracks are pretty much mandatory for classic rock radio stations and alot of people, me included, think this is his best album, most consistent from start to finish.

No other takers on Ted? I'll leave this one a day or two more before moving on to Free For All.

Ted Nugent - Free For All (Epic) 1976

1. "Free-For-All" (3:20)
2. "Dog Eat Dog" (4:02)
3. "Writing On The Wall" (7:08)
4. "Turn It Up" (3:36)
5. "Street Rats" (3:36)
6. "Together" (5:52)
7. "Light My Way" (3:00)
8. "Hammerdown" (4:07)
9. "I Love You So I Told You A Lie" (3:47)
BONUS TRACKS
10. "Free-for-all" [live] (5:14)
11. "Dog Eat Dog" [live](6:22)
12. "Street Rats" [studio outtake w/ Derek St. Holmes on vocals] (4:15)

Many longtime fans hail Free-For-All as one of Nugent's best, but to be honest, for years it was one of my least favorites. There are some great songs on this disc but some of the vocals annoyed me. Singer/rhythm guitarist Derek St. Holmes' departed from the band just as recording of the album began due to constant arguing with the Nug about who would sing what song. So, without a singer, producer Tom Werman convinced a relatively unknown singer by the name of Meatloaf to handle the vocal chores on the songs. This was what threw me for a loop for so long. However, one day, while in one of my Ted Nugent binges, I was listening to this CD and it just clicked. I guess I just had to get over the fact that St. Holmes wasn't singing on it. I still think songs like Street Rats" and "Hammerdown" would have been so much stronger with St. Holmes' behind the mic. "Turn It Up," a turbo charged speed rocker is the only track that St. Holmes sings on but is one of the best. However, there is no denying Meatloaf's power in a heavy, melodic song like "Together". It has become one of my favorite Nugent songs. Also, the title track is one of Ted's all-time best as well, as Ted takes over both guitar and vocal duties. "Free-for-all" has a vicious, monster groove.

The 1999 reissues has a cool essay on this era of Nugent and his band, as well as three cool bonus tracks. The bonus version of "Street Rats" w/ Derek St. Holmes on vocals blows the doors off the album version.

I think that 'Free For All' is one of the best albums in Nugent's discography, and since I am a Meat Loaf fan I felt that the songs he sang on our stellar.

"I Loved You So I Told You Lie' "Street Rats' and 'Together' are some of the best Nugent songs he ever recorded and Meat Loaf sounds at home and restrained, which is unusal for Mr. Loaf.

Of course the other songs are good, the title track is a classic, 'Dog Eat Dog' and 'Hammerdown' are all top notch rockers.

A great album.

So is it Meat Loaf or Meatloaf?

good album, gonna have to find the reissue now. Thanks Ult.

If it wasn't for Teds first album Free For All would be my #1 Ted album. This album is solid from beginning to end. I remember seeing Ted back in 1978 or 79 not quite sure what year it was but it was in Duluth, MN and he was the main headliner. What an awesome show that was he played alot of songs from Free For All.

His early days can't be touched!

Wargod51

Eh...not one of my favorites. I love Meat Loaf's voice, but I don't think he fits in here. St. Holmes, while not quite as good a vocalist, is a better fit.

Ted Nugent - Cat Scratch Fever (Epic) 1977

1. "Cat Scratch Fever" (3:41)
2. "Wang Dang Sweet Poontang" (3:17)
3. "Death My Misadventure" (3:31)
4. "Live It Up" (4:02)
5. "Home Bound" [instrumental] (4:46)
6. "Workin' Hard, Playin' Hard" (5:44)
7. "Sweet Sally" (2:34)
8. "Thousand Knives" (4:48)
9. "Fist Fightin' Son of a Gun" (2:51)
10. "Out of Control" (3:38)
BONUS TRACKS
11. "Cat Scratch Fever" [live] (4:52)
12. "Wang Dang Sweet Poontang" [live] (5:44)

Derek St. Holmes returns and the world is good again. "Cat Scratch Fever" is a first-rate heavy rock 'n roll classic. This set of brash hard rockers come very close to matching the intensity of the self titled debut. Of course the title track is the one and only Top 30 single that Ted ever produced in the 70's, which just goes to show you that you can still sell millions of records without being a chart topper or trend hopper. Standouts include such underrated songs as "Live It Up," "Workin' Hard, Playin' Hard," and "Out of Control," and the oh, so subtle "Wang Dang Sweet Poontang." There is also the exquisite and surprisingly melodic instrumental titled "Home Bound." "Fist Fightin' Son of a Gun" opens with a Chuck Berry inspired riff. There is not a bad song on this disc.

Once again, with the 1999 reissue, there are some nice bonus tracks and a well laid out booklet that make replacing that old vinyl record worth while.

Love this album and this was the first Ted Nugent album I ever owned, I love all the songs on this disc, some of my favs, besides the obvious classics, are 'Thousand Knives' 'Sweet Sally' and the instrumental 'Home Bound' is a classic which makes me wish he would a pull a Jeff Beck or Joe Satriani and release an all isntrumental album.

Another Uncle Ted classic!!!!! The title track is probably his best known song in the non hard rock/metal world and what a great song to be know for!!!!

Ted Nugent - Double Live Gonzo! (Epic) 1978

1. "Just What the Doctor Ordered" (5:26)
2. "Yank Me, Crank Me" (4:29)
3. "Gonzo" (4:00)
4. "Baby Please Don't Go" (5:55)
5. "Great White Buffalo" (6:21)
6. "Hibernation" [instrumental] (6:55)
7. "Stormtroopin'" (8:43)
8. "Stranglehold" (11:11)
9. "Wang Dang Sweet Poontang" (6:19)
10. "Cat Scratch Fever" (4:50)
11. "Motor City Madhouse" (10:35)

As much as I liked Ted Nugent's first three albums they didn't have the aggression, the attitude, and sonic punch of these live performances. Double Live Gonzo! is perhaps my all time favorite live album. Ted is at home on the stage where he gets the chance to let it rip. Both Nugent and his band are in top form for these live outings, and why not after years of constant touring. My favorite songs are the one's from Nugent's self-titled album. "Just What the Doctor Ordered" smokes! The fierce versions of "Motor City Madhouse" and "Stranglehold" are extended jams that never get boring. Of course there is also the humor of the Motor City Madman in the intros to "Baby Please Don't Go" and "Wang Dang Sweet Poontang." Oh, and lest I forget, Double Live Gonzo!" contains the definitive version of "Great White Buffalo." Simply one of the best live albums ever. A bonified classic!

Funny story about this one. When I was in Junior High, I brought this record in for "music appreciation day." Played the opening for "Hibernation." "This guitar right here I've been told, as matter of fact I did it one time on safari, this guitar is guaranteed to blow the balls off a charging rhino at sixty paces..." Needless to say, my teacher didn't appreciate my music and she didn't even let the stupid song play. I got detention.

CLASSIC live album from the 70's!!!! Great album!!!!