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- First reviewMay 2, 2008
- Last reviewFebruary 26, 2009
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![Raunch 'N' Roll Live [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/1131/11315579_sa.jpg)
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Black Oak to the rescue
on November 17, 2008
Posted by: Rush2112
from Massena, NY
Jim Dandy and crew brew up some nasty live material here w/the standout cut "Mutants..." taking southern rock to dark, strange places. these guys employed three guitarists for maximum aural overkill, and they steared for a more sinister terrain than other southern cousins like Outlaws, Skynyrd, Grinderswitch, Hydra, etc.
I'd say they'd have gotten along w/Texas boys Bloodrock very well!
What's great about it: BOA caught live in their prime
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5
we sold our souls for Saint Vitus
on November 14, 2008
Posted by: Rush2112
from Massena, NY
this is a compilation of early Saint Vitus tracks---since this music they put out several other releases which you will want to collect as well. their sound is like a mossy tombstone in a Volume 4 graveyard, and lyrically expect a skeletal kiss of depression, horror movie superstition, and poverty-induced bleakness. ironically it all swirls together and forms a strong brew that will make a retro-metal head smile and say "I have been down this road, too", perhaps giving an accidental (?) inspiration missing in 99% heavy music out there. find other bands from the SV family tree: Obsessed, Spirit Caravan, Hidden Hand, Earthride, Place of Skulls, etc
What's great about it: double hit of Reagers & Wino
I would recommend this to a friend!
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4
Encounter the B-G Army
on November 14, 2008
Posted by: Rush2112
from Massena, NY
this is a group highlighted by Ginger's fanatical drumming. no FM or satellite channel has the guts to play these guys--they fall into that mysterious 2nd tier-type from the murky mid-70s: think West, Bruce & Laing, Cactus, Beck, Bogert & Appice, etc. The guys are tight as ever and we need to tip the cap to Mr. Snipps who should get some credit as a brilliant vocalist (sings on their last 2 LPs) who's not too different from cocksure singers like Frankie Miller, Paul Rodgers, Phil Mogg, or a young Rod Stewart.
What's great about it: Baker, Gurvitz, Gurvitz, Snipps
What's not so great: someone reissue their catalog
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Adventures of an Axe Victim
on November 13, 2008
Posted by: Rush2112
from Massena, NY
underrated UK band who had several excellent albums in the 70s featuring the master-axe wielder Bill Nelson. this is one of those bands people can't pigeon-hole (like Golden Earring, BOC, or Roxy Music). the guitar soloing on "Mill Street Junction" is just wicked....very tight band around Bill as well. Perhaps Mr. Nelson would be so kind as to resurrect the group for a tour down memory lane---that would be a special treat for us fans too young to have caught BBD back in the day
What's great about it: two words: Bill Nelson
I would recommend this to a friend!
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One of Brian De Palma's best movies, Blow Out has been beautifully transferred onto DVD even if this MGM edition doesn't come with all the extras that its definitive release of Dressed to Kill does. The anamorphic widescreen transfer is flawless and the Dolby Digital 2.0 audio transfer is well balanced and clean. De Palma has often been accused of being an emotionless filmmaker and in the course of this taut, paranoid thriller, soundman John Travolta eventually disengages from the real world, more interested in capturing the perfect scream for his movies than in the people who make them.
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4
De Palma will blow you up
on November 13, 2008
Posted by: Rush2112
from Massena, NY
solid update of the classic "Blow Up" by De Palma. Travolta does David Hemmings proud but the film quite is different from the 1966 movie due to this being a North American production. there's an intimidating atmosphere to the proceedings and beware of the violent edge given to the film. kinda reminds me of how De Palma brought "Psycho" into the murky early 80s w/the vicious "Dressed To Kill
What's great about it: Travolta, Allen, Franz, etc
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Music from "The Elder" [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/3257/3257219_sa.jpg)
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let's shed some Dark Light on The Elder
on November 13, 2008
Posted by: Rush2112
from Massena, NY
perhaps if The Elder film had come out we would rave about this strange KISS release. I would compare to 'one-offs' like Journey "Dream After Dream" or BOC "Imaginos"---where it's more of a project than an actual official album.
let's examine the music:
let's examine the music:
Just A Boy-ballad sung by Paul which lyrically is part of The Elder story
Odyssey-epic track that was closing # on the unremastered version now back in it's proper place (sung by Mr. Stanley)
Only You-Gene takes the mic for a moody, darker track
Under The Rose-continues the moodiness of Only You
Dark Light-an Ace sung treat w/his trademark deadpan sly delivery
A World Without Heroes-the 'hit' sung by Gene and seen on Solid Gold back in the day
The Oath-probably the best song on here w/a confident Paul singing a progressive metal track that would make Helloween proud
Mr. Blackwell-one of the creepy, moody #'s done justice by Gene's singing
Escape From The Island-rocking instrumental that has me wanted more of this stuff on here!
I-another hard rocker w/eye-opening lyrics celebrating sobriety, self-reliance, and pride
fans who have not checked out The Elder should give it a spin for some underheard, creative KISS moments
What's great about it: songs reordered properly/remastered sound!
What's not so great: reviled by the band & ignored in general
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Live in the UK [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/8442/8442241_sa.jpg)
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the House is on fire
on November 13, 2008
Posted by: Rush2112
from Massena, NY
good to see this underrated hard rock band caught live and sounding better than ever. don't make the mistake of lumping HOL in w/the corporate hair bands from the late 80s cuz they can play and write solid tunes. even the ballads on this disc don't sound cookie-cutter or sold-out. I'd compare to Whitesnake (present guitarist Doug Aldrich is from HOL), KISS's smarter moments or Lion.
What's great about it: classy hard rockers forge onwards
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5
spend a Long Night w/The Angels
on November 12, 2008
Posted by: Rush2112
from Massena, NY
tight Aussie hard rockers fronted by wildman Doc Neeson have their Night Attack album reissued the right way! there's a bunch of extra tunes including some cool live tracks. find their entire catalog for some no-nonsense hard rock n roll
What's great about it: has 8 bonus tracks
What's not so great: rarely heard here in USA, why not??!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Joe Perry Project does the talking
on November 11, 2008
Posted by: Rush2112
from Massena, NY
apparently these guys were just as wild off stage as on stage! they sound like a revved up version of Aerosmith w/a more punk approach & attitude. blood brothers would be LA Guns, GnR, Wildhearts, and the more 'musical' punkers like Dead Boys or Damned. heck, I bet even Lemmy would tip the cap to JPP for their sheer heart attack speed and edge!
What's great about it: rough around the edges rock from Joe n the boys
I would recommend this to a friend!
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between Stonerrock and a hard place
on November 11, 2008
Posted by: Rush2112
from Massena, NY
what u have here is a rare legit tribute that doesn't feel like a cash-grab or a bunch of guys thrown into a studio and running thru the songs once or twice. most of these groups are from the so-called "stonerrock" subgenre---a kind of grunge, metal, 70s amalgamation. a silly label that doesn't do justice to the quality of these bands---high-lighted by The Quill, Five Horse Johnson, Raging Slab, and Nova Driver piloting "Seasons of Wither" to new heights!
What's great about it: 99% of these bands know how to rock
What's not so great: 1 'rap' song was slipped onto this ---- huh?!??
I would recommend this to a friend!
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