Status Quo – Quid Pro Quo (2011)
I have been meaning to check out the band Status Quo for years. The thing I love about music, and Hard Rock Hideout is we are always discovering new bands. Occasionally, we discover a few of the older ones too. I embarrassed to say that Quid Pro Quo is the first release I have checked out from Status Quo. With 29 albums and over 4 decades of music under their belt, I have a lot of catching up to do!
Quid Pro Quo’s opening number “Rock ‘n’ Roll ‘n’ You” is a fun number that reminds me a of a cross between Cheap Trick and the Doobie Brothers. It is a upbeat tune, and does a good job to set the mood for the songs to come. In fact, if you like the opening numbers, “Rock ‘n’ Roll ‘n’ You” and “Two Way Traffic” (See video below), you will have a pretty good idea as to what to expect with Quid Pro Quo. This album is packed full of upbeat rockers, and has a very uplifting feel to it. The album could have used a little more song variety to break up the pace, but it is a highly enjoyable album overall.
Some of favorite songs on Quid Pro Quo include “Two Way Traffic”, “Let’s Rock”, “Leave a Little Light On”, “The Winner” and “My Old Ways”. I also enjoyed Status Quo’s re-recorded cover of “In the Army Now”. This was a good tune to close the album out with.
Is Quid Pro Quo worth checking out? Yes, absolutely!!! My only regret is that I haven’t been exposed to Status Quo’s kick ass brand of boogie rock sooner.
For more information on Status Quo, please visit the band’s website, where you can also get a free download of the song, “Rock ‘n’ Roll ‘n’ You”! You can pick up a copy of Quid Pro Quo at this link.
Rating: 
Out of 10
Track Listing:
1. Rock ‘n’ Roll ‘n’ You
2. Two Way Traffic
3. Let’s Rock
4. Dust to Gold
5. Can’t See For Looking
6. Better Than That
7. Movin’ On
8. Leave A Little Light On
9. Anyway You Like It
10. Reality Cheque
11. Frozen Hero
12. The Winner
13. It’s All About You
14. My Old Ways
15. In The Army Now (2010)
Status Quo is:
Francis Rossi – Vocals & lead guitar
Rick Parfitt – Vocals & guitar
John Edwards – Bass & vocals
Andy Bown – Keyboards
Matt Letley – Drums
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Went to see Status Quo in Liverpool last night on the Quid Pro Quo tour.
They always give great value when performing live and this was no exception.
A great band with a back catalogue of hits that everyone knows & can sing along to.