Point Blank

 

Artist:  Point Blank

Origin:  Irving, Texas, USA

Genre:  Rock, Hard Rock, Blues Rock, Southern Rock, Arena Rock, Album-Oriented Rock (AOR)

Original line-up:

John O'Dariel:  Lead Vocals

Rusty Burns:  Guitar, Slide Guitar, Backing Vocals

Kim Davis:  Guitar, Vocals

Philip Petty:  Bass

Peter "Buzzy" Gruen:  Drums

Point Blank was an American Rock Band from Irving, Texas, formed in 1974 by Rusty Burns (Guitar, Slide Guitar, Backing Vocals), John O'Dariel (Lead Vocals), Kim Davis (Guitar, Vocals), Philip Petty (Bass), and Peter "Buzzy" Gruen (Drums).  Best known for their only hit single "Nicole", from 1981.  The band broke. up in 1983.

Title:  The MCA Collection (2026)

Genre:  Rock, Hard Rock, Blues Rock, Southern Rock, Arena Rock, Album-Oriented Rock (AOR)

Label:  Retroworld

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

Disc 1:

Album:  Airplay (1979)

 1.  Mean To Your Queenie (4:39)

 2.  Two Time Loser (3:53)

 3.  Shine On (5:58)

 4.  Penthouse Pauper (5:34)

 5.  Danger Zone (4:38)

 6.  Louisiana Leg (3:46)

 7.  Takin' It Easy (4:37)

 8.  Thunder And Lightning (3:14)

 9.  Changed My Mind (3:01)

Album:  The Hard Way (1980)

10. Turning Back (3:13)

11. The Hard Way (3:25)

12. On The Run (5:41)

13. Highway Star  (Live) (6:27)

14. Rock 'N' Roll Soldier (3:27)

15. Guessing Game(4:55)

16. Wrong To Cry (Live) (3:53)

17. Thank You Mama (Live) (7:08)

Disc 2:

Album:  American Excess (1981) 

1.  Let Me Stay With You Tonight (3:13)

 2.  Walk Aross The Fire (2:30)

 3.  Nicole (3:59)

 4.  Go On Home (3:25)

 5.  The Geteway (4:20)

 6.  The Way You Broke My Heart (3:02)

 7.  Restless (4;28)

 8.  Cadillac Dragon (3:46)

 9.  Do It All Now (4:02)

Album:  On A Roll (1982)

10. On A Roll (4:06)

11. I Just Want To Know (3:19)

12. Love On Fire (4:23)

13. Don't Look Down (4:57)

14. Great White Line (5:49)

15. Let Her Go (3:58)

16. Gone Hollywood (3:40)

17. Take Me Up (3:14)

Personnel:

Album:  American Excess (1981) 

John O'Dariel:  Lead Vocals

Rusty Burns:  Guitar, Slide Guitar, Backing Vocals

Kim Davis:  Guitar, Vocals

Bill Randolph:  Bass

Peter "Buzzy" Gruen:  Drums

Steve Hardin:  Keyboards

Album:  The Hard Way (1980)

John O'Dariel:  Lead Vocals

Rusty Burns:  Guitar, Slide Guitar, Backing Vocals

Kim Davis:  Guitar, Vocals

Bill Randolph:  Bass

Peter "Buzzy" Gruen:  Drums

Album:  American Excess (1981) and Album:  On A Roll (1982)

Rusty Burns:  Guitar, Slide Guitar, Backing Vocals

Kim Davis:  Guitar, Vocals

Bill Randolph:  Bass

Peter "Buzzy" Gruen:  Drums

Bubba Keith:  Vocals

Mike Hamilton:  Keyboards

The MCA Collection is the double CD Set by Point Blank, released on August 7, 2026 by Retroworld for their 4 Albums from 1979-1982 MCA Years.