what a debut release! each song should be a FM radio staple w/o question. the sound quality is way superior to the 1990 original CD version. spend the extra dough and don't look back. now someone just needs to remaster the bands' 2nd one--"Paper Money"
What's great about it: pristine & improved sound
What's not so great: Hagar only did 2 albums w/Ronnie M.
this album is studded w/Hawkwind gems. get Space Ritual for a good live companion to this one. a collector will notice "The Watcher"-a track Lemmy that Motorized later on. this is vintage HW and many imitators have tried but never soared as high as the Silver Machine.
this release from 1982 finds Donald "Buck Dharma" Roeser mining a more AOR vein than his main monster Blue Oyster Cult. that's not a bad thing seeing how songs like "That Summer Night" and "All Tied Up" should have stood up in the top 40 beside Toto, Fleetwood Mac, or Journey. Buck still shreds w/his trademark axework on "Born To Rock" and the instrumental "Anwar's Theme." track down and check out the old video clip of "Born To Rock" that appeared briefly on MTV in '82-83--see Buck lay waste to an unidentified adversary in a guitar battle for the ages. brings to mind the tale of Frank Marino vanquishing challenger Ted Nugent in a concert axe showdown in the late 70s.
On tour forever BOC finally took time off to hit the studio. Eric, Allen, and Buck are joined by drummer Bobby Rondinelli and bassist Danny Miranda. The revitalized rhythm section packs a vicious whallop, and author John Shirley spins some razor-sharp lyrics on heavy hitting tunes like "See You In Black" and "Power Underneath Despair." This CD retains BOC's trademark musical signposts and adds significant muscle that pushes the band into a black and silver metallic zone.
Cudos for this re-release: improved sound quality w/remastering and the inclusion of some extra bonus tracks. "Night Flyer" is one bonus track that could have nudged "Celestial the Queen" or "Goin' Through the Motions" off the original LP back in 1977. Maybe the lyrics to "Night Flyer" were a little too dangerous for the times? Check it out.
Spectres contains some alltime classics: "Godzilla", "Golden Age...", and "I Love the Night"
What's great about it: BOC in midst of their creative peak
This is early SB minus vocalist Chris Youlden featuring the late Lonesome Dave Peverett on lead vocals (and gtr of course). The rest of what would become Foghat are here except (the also deceased) Rod Price. The music is an unpredictable blend of murky blues, hard rock, and psychedelic guitar workouts. If Black Sabbath had stuck to the blues they might have sounded like this. "Looking In" sits nicely next to Peter Green/Kiln House/Bob Welch era Fleetwood Mac, Cream, or John Mayall. I saw Savoy Brown in Syracuse, NY and Kim S. dusted off "Poor Girl" and "Leavin' Again" from this one.
What's great about it: Kim Simmonds with 3/4 Foghat
TD's early 80s releases are strong overall---Tangram, Thief, Exit, etc. The sound is less trippy when compared to their 70s output but it's still adventurous and unpredictable. The title track is a glittering gem in the TD catalog.
What's great about it: TD progressing thru the 80s
The plot of William Friedkin's suspense thriller originated with the same Georges Arnaud novel that inspired Henri-Georges Clouzot's French suspense classic The Wages of Fear (1953). Roy Scheider, Bruno Cremer, Francisco Rabal, and Amidou play four men who, for various reasons, cannot return to their own countries. They end up in a dismal South American town where an American oil company is seeking out courageous drivers willing to haul nitroglycerin over 200 miles of treacherous terrain. The four stateless men have nothing to lose--and, besides, they'll be paid $10,000 apiece, and be granted legal citizenship, if they survive. The suspense is almost unbearable at times, even outdistancing the tension level of The Wages of Fear in certain scenes. Sorcerer had all the earmarks of a moneymaker, but Friedkin went well over budget, there was the glaringly inappropriate title: fans of Friedkin's The Exorcist may have gone home disappointed that not one sorcerer ever rears its ugly head.
Customer Rating
5
The Wages of Friedkin
on September 24, 2008
Posted by: Rush2112
from Massena, NY
An unforgettable film that is a feast for the eyes and ears. The grime, grit, and danger of South America is brought out in both the plot and cinematography. German space explorers Tangerine Dream create an amazing soundscape that is as important as any element in this underrated classic. Watch as 4 on-the-run characters are pulled into a jungle maelstrom that is as realistic as it is fantastic. Watch the original version "The Wages of Fear" to compliment this one.
What's great about it: Razor sharp on all fronts
What's not so great: need wide-screen w/remastering & some extra bonus features
Excellent US metal from Jack Frost. Vokills on this CD are by metal vet Alan Tecchio. The songs tour through the 7 deadly sins. Perhaps one should view the film "Seven" prior to listening?
What's great about it: led by Jack Frost aka metal guitar master