# Natural Child – 1971 Record Review
Natural Child emerged from Nashville's thriving rock underground, establishing themselves as a vital force in the contemporary garage and stoner rock scene before recording this ambitious project. The band's raw energy and blues-inflected approach to rock music made them stand out among their peers, earning respect within vinyl collector communities for their commitment to classic rock aesthetics and unpolished authenticity.
Released in 2011 through Infinity Cat Recordings, Natural Child's self-titled album 1971 captures the band at a creative peak, channeling the spirit of early seventies rock while maintaining their own distinctive voice. The album's title references that seminal year in rock history, and the band clearly drew inspiration from that era's fearless approach to songwriting and performance.
Musically, the record showcases Natural Child's command of rock fundamentals with standout tracks demonstrating their versatility. The album opens with the swaggering "Easy Street" before hitting harder with "Hard Workin' Man," which highlights the band's ability to merge garage rock rawness with structured songwriting. The bluesy shuffle of "Yoko" shows surprising range, while "Let It Bleed" delivers nearly five minutes of hypnotic stoner rock grooves. Shorter pieces like "Woman C'mon" and "White People" provide punchy interludes, while deeper cuts such as "Chris' Blues" and "Natural Blues" reveal the band's genuine blues influences.
Throughout the eleven tracks, Natural Child balances brevity with ambition, never overstaying their welcome while maintaining consistent quality. This vinyl pressing represents an essential document of Nashville's rock heritage and remains valuable for collectors seeking authentic, uncompromising rock and roll.
