Revolver Essentials

One of the very best hard rock outfits south of England, Revolver emerged in 1988 as a delivery system for Spanish singer/songwriter/guitarist Carlos Goñi's poetic lyrics. Like a European Bruce Springsteen, Goñi excelled at crafting epic tales. American roots rock, featuring riffage worthy of Keith Richards—plus the occasional squeeze box—bolster smart lyrics that deal with everyday trials alongside paeans to the sunny south of Spain.