Dave Edmunds: D E7th (Columbia)
Robot A. Hull, Creem, September 1982
A HARDHEARTED TRADITIONALIST with forthright dedication, Dave Edmunds has sought to preserve the classical textuality of rock 'n' roll for 15 years crashing headlong through the barriers of heavy metal and punk.
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