Tackhead - Power Inc., Vol. 1

Comprised of drummer Keith Leblanc, bassist Doug Wimbish, and guitarist Skip Mcdonald of Sugar Hill Records fame, as well as British producer Adrian Sherwood, Tackhead forged a mix of rock, cyberfunk, early electronica, and avant-reggae on a series of On-U Sound releases cut during the late '80s and early '90s. The veneer was decidedly industrial and enveloped didactic dance beats and a variety of samples and synth outbursts. And while the band's sound initially came off as innovative, Leblanc's robotic drumming, Wimbish's non-stop slap basslines, and Mcdonald's often chintzy guitar and keyboard contributions have not worn well over time. Read More