Ol' 55 – Take It Greasy (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1976

Take It Greasy is an LP by Ol' 55 from 1976 released on the Mushroom label.

About this album

Take It Greasy introduced Ol' 55 as sharp revivalists rather than mere nostalgists, pairing 1950s rock & roll, doo-wop and harmony pop with the easy drive of mid-70s Australian pub rock. Released in 1976, the album channels the spirit of early teen-idol records through clipped guitars, group vocals and a fondness for catchy, throwback melodies, while still sounding loose and contemporary. Its playful titles and direct, singalong approach helped establish the band's reputation for making retro style feel energetic and good-natured rather than museum-piece formal. For listeners drawn to Australia's rock resurgence, it remains one of the scene's more characterful debut statements.