Ultra-Ultra (1975)

Ultra is considered an institution in San Antonio, Texas. Their explosive blend of Southern rock and hard rock propelled them to legendary status in those Texan lands. Formed in the mid-70s, their lineup consisted of guitarists Galen Niles and Larry McGuffin, vocalist Don Evans, drummer Tom Schleuning, and bassist Scott Stephens. For years, this group built a strong reputation as the opening act for many iconic bands performing in San Antonio and throughout Texas. In 1975, they recorded a five-track mini-LP showcasing their powerful hard rock, replete with magnificent twin-guitar riffs with that gritty sound and extended, outstanding solos, backed by a devastating rhythm section and an energetic, powerful voice. Unfortunately, they barely had the opportunity to officially record a full-length album, beyond this promotional mini-album with a limited run and little promotional impact, mainly due to the enormous amount of competition within the southern rock genre at that time. Years later, Monster & Rockadrome Records did them justice by reissuing this mini-LP on CD, plus additional songs the band had recorded for a later album that was never released. The original mini-album featured outstanding tracks, including "Mustants", "Android", "Battery", "Ten Years Since", and "Lamp Black, White Flight", all excellent examples of their extraordinary Texas hard rock.