The Tubes 1975 Album

The Tubes

The Tubes' debut record was a big, glammy, junk-and-pop culture-obsessed shock rock-styled deal better suited for arenas and theaters, and frankly, probably comes off as dated to modern ears. Produced by Al Kooper – usually nearby every noticeable pop music development throughout the 60's and 70's – despite the era trappings and other odd references the music consistently delivered. "Haloes" could have passed for a minor track on a Kooper solo album. But the obvious highlight was "White Punks on Dope", a flashy yet deceptively perceptive spoof of Hollywood excess. Sort of like Second City with guitars and synths and singers. The first half of the record is far more musical in content, while the second half blends in social commentary, and nicely rounds out a fairly intriguing period piece.