March 28, 1981

Coming from CBGB's in New York, the Pet Clams, formerly the Big Fat Pet Clams From Outer Space look like they may be a gimmicky comedy act. But they are not. Fronted by lead singer Rich Gelbstein whose timbre recalls Graham Parker, the four-man band plays a solid American type of pub rock. The production here is very clean, giving the vocals their due, while the rest of the band supplies supple support. It's an impressive debut. Best cuts: "Riding In My Car," "Gonna Get Fooled Again," "Revision Of Johanna."