"Rock Generation" is the first album in over thirty years.Back in the '80s, Scottish rock 'n' roll warriors Heavy Pettin strode stages worldwide whilst their debut album, 1983's "Lettin Loose", threatened to break the rock world apart. They were seen as the natural ascendants to rock's highest echelons, touring internationally alongside the likes of Ozzy Osbourne & Motley Crüe as wild Glaswegian whippersnappers. Then life happened and Heavy Pettin went on a triple decade hiatus.The album was recorded at Morsecode studios in Glasgow and was produced by Ciaran O' Shea.Heavy Pettin set off on a 14 date European Tour late October with rock legends Uriah Heap and April Wine,with more dates to be announced soon.

The albums title track kicks off this 30 years in the making album and its a catchy anthemic number with a catchy mediocre chorus "Rock Generation" will be a crowd favourite played live.The tolling bells lead in "Faith Healer (Kill My Demons)" which has a darker,edgier feel with vocals oozing some attitude."Brother Sister" starts off with a groove toned bass line with matching guitar groove laden riffs,harmonic unified backing vocals but the track is let down slightly with some off par lead vocals.For the track next up "Oblivion" featuring Roni Lee , Heavy Pettin go down the more melodic route,the track is not a bad offering but lacks some fire and passion in the chorus,so consequently the track is a bit flat,also lacking energy."Mother Earth" with galloping riffs & melodies is a better effort,particularly the chorus which is a catchy with great vocal harmonies,the guitar solo is also a great touch."X-Rated" is a great mid tempo party rocker old school style, with shades of the sunset strip ,the perfect track to set up a great night out.A catchy edgier rocker "Bullets And Pills" is a tougher sounding rock track which carries the message if one doesn't get you,the other definitely will,but for me it's just an average track nothing spectacular  "Lines In The Sand" has a more modern sound for me but it's not a great track by any standards,the production lets it down and the chorus is overbearing."Live UR Best Life" is one of the best tracks on the album a feel good straight up rocker with feel good vibes,it has a rocking energy which flows through the track from start to finish,great stuff.The albums final track "This Life" has groove with some chugging guitar riffs,but it doesn't flow enough for me the stop/start melodies are a bit tedious.

Its great to have Heavy Pettin back with a new album and there are some good moments on "Rock Generation" which I enjoyed,whilst some tracks started well but seem to fizzle out before coming to the end,a bit like when you light a firework expecting big explosions but you are left thinking is that it? The album was also let down by some poor production in parts where a few touches of modern technology would have made tracks a bit better. Just a mediocre/average release for me.