Montrose Songs Ranked

Montrose was a California-based hard rock band formed in 1973 and named after guitarist and founder Ronnie Montrose. The band’s original lineup featured Montrose and vocalist Sammy Hagar, who would later go on to greater fame as a solo artist and as a member of Van Halen. Rounding out the original foursome were bassist Bill Church and drummer Denny Carmassi. The group disbanded in early 1977. Here are all of Montrose songs ranked.

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10. We’re Going Home (Paper Money, 1974)

“A great cover of a 1967 Rolling Stones classic. The band captures the magic of the original and adds to it. Sammy’s voice is soul filled. Ronnie’s guitar playing is first class all the way. Solid connection all the way guys.”

9. Twenty Flight Rock (Warner brothers presents… Montrose!, 1975)

“Classic oldie. Still cool today. Always a favorite party tune! Rockabilly vocals and guitar. The only thing missing in that classic car, is the sound of this tune rocking through the speaker.”

8. One Thing On My Mind (At The Record Plant 1973 (Live), 1973)

“I remember hearing this song on the radio when their album first came out. It was at a time when there really was a dearth of good hard rock bands in the semi-commercial market. But these guys were winners, and this song was great.”

7. Space Station #5 (Montrose, 1973)

“Space Station #5″ is a kick ass, super sonic metallic offering that set the hard rock world orbiting in overdrive. The caustic cut rocks the entire galaxy. Let’s go space truckin'”

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6. Spaceage Sacrifice (Paper Money, 1974)

“Excellent song and one of my Montrose favorites.  The song itself is mid-fast, semi-commercial metal hard rock with a cool guitar riff. Hagar’s vocals are a little more polished than I would prefer, but no one can deny his talent.”

5 Bad Motor Scooter (At The Record Plant 1973 (Live), 1973)

“It is a simple but good hard rock track. I have listened to it a lot of times and I still don’t find it memorable at all, but on the other hand, it also doesn’t sound annoying. It has a pretty catchy hook and guitars which sound like a car engine (feels pretty cool).”

4. Matriarch (Warner brothers presents… Montrose!, 1975)

“The band captures the magic of the original and adds to it. Sammy’s voice is soul filled. Ronnie’s guitar playing is first class all the way. Solid connection all the way guys.”

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3. Good Rockin’ Tonight (Montrose, 1973)

“The first 50 seconds alone: the sound of a (finally) strangled hen, produced by a guitar and a synthesized voice (?). And then it rocks and then gets spacey in the middle and then rocks again like hell. And it ends with these fascinating sounds from the beginning again. God, it’s so great.”

2. Rock the Nation (At The Record Plant 1973 (Live), 1973)

“”Rock The Nation”… that is exactly what Ronnie Montrose, Sammy Hagar, Denny Carmassi and Bill “The Electric” Church did on this single, as well as the entire Montrose album, from which this kick ass anthem was pulled.  “Rock The Nation”… truer words were never delivered with more confidence and aggression.”

1. Rock Candy (At The Record Plant 1973 (Live), 1973)

“Got this song to fill out my Sammy Hagar collection. Decent song, but I like it more for the historical aspect. Mandatory for any Sammy Hagar fan to fill out their collection! Great guitar and Sammy’s vocals are raw and exciting.”