Point Blank — Cassette

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Imagine the heat of a Texas afternoon captured in a stack of Marshall amps. Point Blank delivers a sound that is fundamentally grounded in the dirt and sweat of Southern rock, but with a sophisticated melodic sense that allowed them to slide onto 1980s FM radio. It is music that feels lived-in, characterized by chunky riffs and a rhythm section that swings with a heavy, bluesy pocket.

What truly sets them apart is the interplay between their dual lead guitars and the soulful, often raspy delivery of the vocals. While their peers in the genre often leaned into long-form jams, Point Blank maintained a tighter, more structured approach that bridged the gap between the swampy grit of Lynyrd Skynyrd and the arena-ready polish of Foreigner or ZZ Top. There is a specific 'crunch' to their guitar tone that feels distinctly analog and dangerously loud.

Start with 'American Exce$$' to hear them at their most commercially potent, or dive into their self-titled debut for a purer dose of Texas-bred hard rock. It is the ideal soundtrack for any moment that requires a bit of swagger and a lot of volume.

Point Blank was an American rock band hailing from Irving, Texas, United States. The band formed in 1974 in Irving, Texas, and recorded six albums between 1974 and 1982. Garnering occasional airplay on AOR radio stations, the band is best known for their only hit single, "Nicole", from 1981. Point Blank broke up in 1983.

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