MOTÖRHEAD: (1992) What's Wordsworth Recorded Live 1978

What's Wordsworth? is a Motörhead live album recorded in 1978 but not released until 1983. Wilko Johnson organised a charity event on 18 February 1978 at The Roundhouse to raise money to help preserve some William Wordsworth manuscripts. The Count Bishops and Motörhead were also on the bill, but for contractual reasons Motörhead needed to perform under another name. Lemmy came up with the name Iron Fist and the Hordes from Hell, which would later be used for the name of a studio album. During this performance Mick Farren joined them onstage for a version of "Lost Johnny". Chiswick Records boss Ted Carroll organised the Rolling Stones mobile truck to record the event and later released the album through his Big Beat Records label in 1983 (NED 2).

Tracks
.. The Watcher
.. Iron horse / Born to Lose
.. On Parole
.. White Line Fever
.. Keep Us on The Road
.. Leaving Here
.. I'm Your Doctor
.. Train Kept a-Rollin
.. City Kids

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MOTÖRHEAD: (1984) No Remorse (DCD) - VBR

No Remorse is a 1984 compilation album by Motörhead covering their years under contract with Bronze Records, and with four newly recorded tracks. This is the last album they did for Bronze Records and the first to feature the new line-up of Lemmy, Phil Campbell, Würzel, and Pete Gill.
Lemmy recalls that their trouble with Bronze started after Eddie Clarke left. The company did not like Brian Robertson and did not have much faith in the new lineup and wanted to do a compilation of the band's old songs. Lemmy said that was an indication that they were "readying the death knell" of the band and insisted the band record new material for it. The new lineup recorded four new songs at Britania Row Studios, London: "Snaggletooth", "Steal Your Face", "Locomotive" and "Killed by Death". These songs concluded each side of the vinyl release. Lemmy took charge of selecting the tracks for the album and wrote a commentary about each song. In addition to the usual cardboard sleeve, the original LPs were also available in a leather effect sleeve which had silver lettering. There was also a cassette version released in a leather pouch with wording mimicking the Government Health Warning you might find on a cigarette packet, about the contents being potentially damaging to the health. The band promoted the album with their 'No Remorse - Death on the Road' tour, conducted between October 24 and November 7 1984. They also made a live appearance on October 26 on the ITV pop/rock music programme The Tube, playing "Killed by Death", "Steal Your Face" and "Overkill". However, the programme credits came up during "Steal Your Face", which faded out as the broadcast concluded: "Overkill" would eventually be broadcast some 20 years later, during a retrospective 'Best of the Tube' TV series. There was also a television advert for the album, which featured a brief medley of several songs before Lemmy's voice was heard to declare, "No Remorse... go out and get it!"Motörhead also released a song in 2002 called "No Remorse", which appeared on their Hammered album.

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FATES WARNING: Chasing Time (VBR)

It really makes me mad how this band isn't as popular as Dream Theater. I have listened to this "best of" CD easily over 100 times and I still get chills up my spine. The way every song starts is really awesome. Then when you hear the vocals you just get blown away. Ray Adler is in my opinion the best singer out there. He hits highs that other singers would choke on. And the older songs with John Arch the old singer are just as good but in a old school prog metal way. Every song on here is a killer. Whenever I hear this in my car I can't help but speeding and thinking that I entered another world. It's really incredible. Get this CD if you call yourself a progessive metal fan. You will not be dissapointed. At the very least download a couple songs and see what you think.
--- Dagon

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FATES WARNING: Night On Brocken (VBR)

You have to give this release 5 stars in my opinion. It's so ahead of it's time that even today this is very fresh sounding. Remastered to perfection, "Night On Broken" is without question one of the most underrated Heavy Metal debut releases of all time..... Those of you who are into the new age Fates Warning, like the utterly boring "A.P.S.O.G.", may not be all that interested in purchacing this masterpiece....Bluntly speaking, it's quite simply too good for your ears.
This, along with "The Spectre Within" and "Awaken The Guardian" are the best of the Fates Warning recording collection. Nothing they released after these gems were comparable in my opinion....
"No Exit" was a very simliar effort as far as musicianship is concerned, but the vocals of R. Adler left something to be desired compared to J. Arch. Arch found a different vocal area, more Heavy Metal so to speak. He was the Metal voice behind Fates, and I'll never know why they decided to replace him..... This is for all of the old school Fates fans. It's also for those of us who long for the heavy, quickly paced, intelligent mystic that the first three Fates releases captured so seemingly easily..... It's a timeless classic in my humble opinion, and should be recognized as one of the most impressive Heavy Metal debut releases of all time....
FATES RULES!!!!

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FATES WARNING: Parallels (VBR)

With the recruitment of their new singer Ray Alder Fates Warning started moving towards a more accessible sound. At this point in their career every album had been significantly different from the last one and Parallels lives up to this legacy. The album trilogy of "No Exit", "Perfect Symmetry" and "Parallels" shows an evolution that really comes to its own here. Parallels is the perfect marriage of challenging, thoughtful and easily accessible music. It is catchy, yet long lasting, technical and detailed, yet not overwhelming because it keeps the melodic element in focus at all times. Pop-Prog-Metal anyone? Part of why the album is so easily accessible can be attributed to its warm production, which really is as close to perfection as I can imagine. Every instrument is given its own clear space to unfold. Bass, drums and guitars all have a wonderful sound. Guitarist Jim Matheos is responsible for writing all the music and I am guessing he wrote all the lyrics as well. Ray Alder sings these with a ton of emotion and his voice holds a certain sadness that really hits home. He is much more controlled than on the previous two records and it suits his voice.
Mark Zonder shows his incredible skill on the drums by constantly changing patterns and adding a ton of detail to the music. I cannot stress how amazing it is listening to him play.
Joe Dibiase on bass is another creative spirit roaming free. His bass lines often lead the way and bring both intensity and extra nuances to the melodies. From the gentle opening notes of Leave the past behind to the gentle closing notes of The road goes on forever the album mixes memorable choruses and vocal melodies with technical brilliance in a way that is compact, interesting and never boring.
This is one of those albums where you don't really notice the guitar solos until you start listening for them and discover that they are outstanding all around. The guitar sound has a lovely crunch to it throughout and this gives a song like Life on Still Water and extra edge.
The album doesn't take any detours into long instrumental passages or 20 minutes epics and in this case it is better for it.
--- Steen

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HADES: (2000) The Downside (VBR)

'The Downside' is the band's fifth CD,and is considered by many of their fans to be their audio masterpiece(at least,so far).Only way I could describe Hades is they're good Scandinavian speed metal.Don't let their name scare you off,I doubt they're actually satantic as the name might imply.Impressive tracks are "Ground Zero N.Y.C.",the ass-kicking "Pay The Price","Shove It" and "Become Dust".Just possibly might appeal to fans of Mercyful Fate,Rammstein,Kreator and Fates Warning. And a band that rocks very hard. The new album is a far superior product than their last disc (although I enjoyed that one alot). Dan Lorenzo told me the production was better, the songs were longer and heavier and has a very upbeat attitude about it, as well as he should. Musically, the band mixes it up, ballads, mid-paced rockers and hard driving thrashers. Even the vocals are brilliant, Alan Tecchio (Watchtower, Non-Fiction) has a great vocal range, and proves it by belting out the tunes one after one. The opening track is a scorcher. "Pay The Price" is the closest thing to a "Dog Faced Gods" I have heard (Dave Lecinsky, the drummer, growls on this one). And it all works and flows with gleaming technical tenacity. Music with kahunas (I know that's spelled wrong... hmmm). Hades may be the most underrated band in metal today, and deserve far more attention. Ultra-cool stuff.

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HADES: If At First You Don't Succeed '98 (VBR)

Long-running speed metal band Hades was originally formed in 1978 by vocalist Paul Smith and guitarist Dan Lorenzo, then high schoolers in Paramus, NJ. A 1982 opening date for Twisted Sister greatly raised the band's local visibility, and with drummer Tom Coombes and bassist Lou Ciarlo on board, Hades issued its debut seven-inch Deliver Us from Evil. Appearances on the Metal Blade compilation Metal Massacre VI and Megaforce's Born to Metalize followed before the group -- now consisting of Lorenzo, Coombes, vocalist Alan Tecchio, guitarist Scott LePage and bassist Jimmy Schulman -- signed to Torrid Records and issued their debut LP Resisting Success in 1987. Guitarist Ed Fuhrman replaced LePage for the 1988 follow-up If at First You Don't Succeed, but while touring Europe Hades disbanded; Lorenzo soon formed a new group, Non-Fiction, which issued its debut EP Green in 1989. After a stint with the group Watchtower, Tecchio returned to New Jersey and joined Non-Fiction as well; each year, Hades also played a reunion show at Newark's Studio One (1991's show yielded the Live on Location disc), and when Non-Fiction dissolved upon completing their album It's a Wonderful Life, Lorenzo and Tecchio reformed Hades with Fuhrman, LePage (now on bass) and drummer Dave Lecsinsky. The reunion effort SaviorSelf followed in early 1999; The Downside appeared a year later.
— Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide

** Missing some trackings....

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FREYA: As The Last Light Drains (VBR)

Karl, Eric, and Bulldog, the former foundation of EARTH CRISIS are back, coiled and ready to strike with FREYA. FREYA is the musical manifestation of abandonment, revenge, solitude and misery funneled through an accessibly melodic and brutally pulverizing soundtrack. As The Last Light Drainseliminates any preconceived notions of what ex-EARTH CRISIS members would deliver in the next phase of their career.
This is a visionary band that has created a musical and conceptual hard rock masterpiece.

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CHINCHILLA: The Last Millennium (VBR)

But, let`s look at the music, after all, that`s what`s important. Unfortunately, the music also sounds a bit... sloppy. Well, maybe not exactly the music, the musicians do seem to play their part ok, but the mix could have been better. You hear vocals, guitar, rhythm section, an occasional keyboard, but often they seem to just not match. Especially the keyboard sounds out-of-place. And this is too bad, `cause the musicians seem to be able to play allright.
The riffs sound cool, and the vocalist can sing. I also have my doubts about their songwriting abilities. The songs are easy to sing along, but they don`t make much of a lasting impression. Some of the lyrics were translated and don`t sound too convincing. What`s wrong with singing in German? I also would prefer some more guitar and some less epic, story-telling vocals. And not every song has to be a singalong. Resorting to covers might seem an idea, but don`t, unless you can either do it better, or totally different. The Thin Lizzy-cover "The Boys Are Back In Town" is neither, so redundant. Save it for a live show. All in all, the basic idea of epic power-metal with strong riffs mixed with keyboards is a good one, but it would be advisable to put some more effort into the overall sound, the songwriting, and the mix. And use the spelling checker...
--- Tressy

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CHINCHILLA: Madness (VBR)

We have yet another band playing in the bloated genre of keyboard based power metal. Like many of their peers they play relatively soft power metal with keyboards, soaring vocals and choirs. But what is it that sets them apart from the rest of the scene? Well for starters their vocalist has one hell of a great pair of lungs and better than many of the more well known acts such as Sonata Arctica or Primal Fear though not quite up to the level of Kamelot. Chinchilla has certainly recognized that they have a great vocalist but I get the sense that they have not recognized the potential of the other band members, for there is too much emphasis on the vocalist. This leads to the greatest strength being the ballads but faltering slightly on the other tracks. When the vocalist is singing the instruments are practically hiding in the background. Another problem is that the vocalist overuses the ballad style of singing, as in lengthening out the notes. He needs to change this for the speedier tracks such as Dark or Light which is painfully ruined towards the end as a result. He shows he can sing this way very well in Freedom which is the heaviest and most energetic song on the track.

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CHEAP TRICK: Don't Be Cruel

Cheap Trick is an American rock band from Rockford, Illinois, that gained popularity in the late 1970s. The band consists of Robin Zander (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Rick Nielsen (lead guitar, backing vocals), Tom Petersson (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Bun E. Carlos (drums, percussion).
Cheap Trick created a substantial fan base through a hard-edged yet melodic pop sound that combines the tunefulness of The Beatles with the speed and energy of punk rock. Their biggest hits to date include "Surrender", "I Want You to Want Me", "Dream Police", "Voices", "Stop This Game", "If You Want My Love", "Don't Be Cruel" (a cover of Elvis Presley's hit), "Ghost Town", and "The Flame." Cheap Trick also performed the theme song "In The Street" for That '70s Show from the second season onward and the theme song "Baby Muggles" for the Colbert Report. Cheap Trick continues to tour with the original lineup, and their most recent release, Rockford, has gained critical acclaim. They were honored in October 2007 by the Chicago Chapter of NARAS (National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences) for their contributions to the music industry, including 20 million records sold, 29 movie soundtracks, and 40 gold and platinum recording awards. Cheap Trick was ranked #25 on VH1's Greatest Artists of Hard Rock program.
--- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheap_Trick

Tracks
.. Hello There
.. Surrender
.. Oh Caroline
.. Way of the World
.. I Know What I Want
.. Don't Be Cruel
.. ELO Kiddies
.. California Man
.. Oh Candy
.. Come On, Come On

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- Bitrate = 320kbps
- Sony Music Special Products = www.smsp.com
- Covers = Yes (Front - Back - Cd)

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KREATOR: (1996) Scenarios Of Violence

A mishmash of assorted material taken from German uber-thrashers Kreator's middle period (some would say golden era), 1996's Scenarios of Violence makes for an entertaining, but historically confusing listening experience. Included here are regular album cuts ("Renewal," "Europe After the Rain"), brand-new cuts ("Suicide in Swamps," "Depressive Unrest"), remixed tracks ("Toxic Trace," "Terrible Certainty"), and live recordings of established classics ("Extreme Aggressions," "Tormentor"). All of which make for an interesting collection for longtime Kreator addicts, but a far-from-perfect introduction for brand-new fans. The latter are instead urged to seek out the also flawed, but much more cohesive Past Life Trauma (1985-1992) collection.
--- by Ed Rivadavia, Allmusic

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KREATOR: (1999) Endorama

Not content with his Kreator's already-established reputation as perhaps Germany's top thrash metal band of the 1980s, group mastermind Mille Petrozza spent much of the 1990s attempting to reinvent and diversify their sound, most obviously by pushing the industrial metal envelope. Alas, all to no avail, as the majority of fans were not impressed with the mostly mediocre results heard on confused albums like Renewal and Cause for Conflict. Even the welcome addition of guitar ace Tommy Vetterli (ex-Coroner) lent more consistency than actual sparks to 1997's Outcast, and 1999's similarly dependable but hardly impressive Endorama eventually followed suit. Initial highlights such as "Golden Age," the title track, and "Chosen Few" are heavy on mid-paced grooves and gothic atmospherics, but still offer little songwriting redemption. For all their studiously constructed lyrics and supposed compositional maturity, they absolutely scream for some sign, any sign, of deeper emotion to snap them out of their glazed state of performed automation. Not even the keyboards that pervade the highly unorthodox "Passage to Babylon," nor the more energetic riffing contained in "Willing Sprit" can ultimately jolt the album into a higher plane of achievement, but then, Endorama still qualifies among Kreator's most cohesive statements from this under-achieving decade. And for what it's worth, Endorama would also become the final chapter of the group's experimental phase, which was emphatically obliterated two years later by Kreator's gloriously thrashing rebirth via their magnificent tenth album, Violent Revolution.
--- by Ed Rivadavia, Allmusic

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KREATOR: (2000) Past Life Trauma

Of all the underground European thrash outfits who helped pioneer death metal during the '80s -- bands like Hellhammer, Sodom, Destruction, and Bathory -- Kreator arguably holds up the best over time (with the possible exception of Celtic Frost). Where many of their peers made an impression solely through manic intensity, Kreator became increasingly able to bolster their harsh fury with progressive compositions and tight, technically accomplished musicianship. The band's most influential period, 1985-1992, is captured on Past Life Trauma, a fan-selected, 18-track best-of that features two rarities and two previously unreleased tracks. Featuring most of Kreator's best material from the '80s and early '90s, it's the perfect introduction to the influential thrashers' output, and it's been digitally remastered to boot.
--- by Steve Huey, Allmusic

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KREATOR: (2001) Violent Revolution

One of the legendary thrash bands of the '80s, Kreator is back in fine fashion with Violent Revolution. So strong is the album that it not only reclaims their previous glory, but even sets about to show a bit of one-upmanship on it. The album utilizes much of Kreator's earlier musical leanings while moving the group forward into a new age. In fact, in many ways it seems as if Kreator has taken lessons from recent releases that, while experimenting with new styles, left the band's old ways somewhat forgotten. By combining those experimental ideas with the old character, Kreator has basically reinvented itself. What you have is something that should please all of Kreator's old-time fans who may have felt a bit disenfranchised by the band's later works, while still creating a fresh sound.
--- by Gary Hill, Allmusic

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TESTAMENT: First Strike Still Deadly

This CD is beyond amazing for fans of early TESTAMENT. The current band goes back and covers tracks from the first two albums. You gotta love it. Not unlike when SUICIDAL TENDENCIES covered their entire first album. What is even more surprising is that while giving all the old classics a kick in the ass they still manage to remain fairly true to them. The band doesn't infuse the old standards with their recent death metal sound at all, instead they recapture the thrashing glory of old gems like "First Strike is Deadly," "Burnt Offerings," "Over the Wall," and "The Haunting." They even invite original vocalist Steve Souza (who left to join EXODUS back when the band was still known as LEGACY and before the band had a record deal) to sing two old LEGACY-era tracks. I could listen to this for hours.
--- by Jeb Branin, In Music We Trust

Tracks
.. First Strike Still Deadly
.. Into the Pit
.. Trial By Fire
.. Disciples of the Watch
.. The Preacher
.. Burnt Offerings
.. Over the Wall
.. The New Order
.. The Haunting
.. Alone in the Dark
.. Reign of Terror

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RAINBOW: Long Live Rock 'n' Roll

Long Live Rock 'n' Roll is the third studio album released by Rainbow, released in 1978. Although Bob Daisley & David Stone are listed on the album credits for their contributions they joined the band part way through the recording sessions and only appear on a couple of tracks. (Stone part wrote "Gates of Babylon" but was never credited). Blackmore played most of the bass parts himself for the album. "Kill the King" was already a staple part of the tour setlists, opening Rainbow concerts since mid-1976. It first appeared on the live album On Stage in 1977. The original vinyl release was in a gatefold-sleeve, with a lyric-sheet insert. The crowd picture is actually from a Rush concert, with the wording on the banner the fans were actually holding replaced by the Rainbow album title. Long Live Rock 'n' Roll was remastered on CD for the US market in April 1999, with the European version following later. The US version had a matte booklet/ insert, which matched the original vinyl sleeve for all markets, whereas the European issue was the standard glossy type.
In the 1977-78 live concerts the title track and "Kill the King" were the only songs performed, although "LA Connection" did get a few airings on the US tour before being dropped from the set. This was Rainbow's last album to feature Ronnie James Dio on vocals. He left to join Black Sabbath, and was replaced by Graham Bonnet. Since 2004 Dio's solo shows have featured a live version of "Gates of Babylon."
--- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_Live_Rock_'n'_Roll

Tracks
.. Long Live Rock 'n' Roll
.. Lady of the Lake
.. L.A. Connection
.. Gates of Babylon
.. Kill the King
.. The Shed (Subtle)
.. Sensitive to Light
.. Rainbow Eyes

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THE FLOWER KINGS: (2002) Unfold the Future (VBR - Inside Out Music)

Unfold the Future is the Flower Kings' eighth studio album (counting guitarist Roine Stolt's initial solo disc that christened the band), and their third double-CD set in ten years. By now they have released 13 hours of material. It took Genesis a quarter of a century to do the same. Are the Swedish guys doing too much? Astonishingly, no. Unfold the Future is a strong album, better than its predecessor, The Rainmaker. It could have been scaled down to a single-disc affair without leaving much crucial material behind, but it still works well as it is. The group's short flirt with a harder-edged sound is now over. Instead, the music builds upon the jazzier vein that was buried deep into The Rainmaker -- that and ballads, lots of ballads. This album introduces drummer Zoltan Csörsz, taking the place of original member Jaime Salazar, although you will hardly notice the difference. The rest of the lineup remains the same, including returning guests Hasse Bruniusson (percussion) and Ulf Wallander (soprano sax). Two lengthy selections bookend the set. "The Truth Will Set You Free" (31 minutes) takes listeners immediately on the roller coaster of emotions and time signatures that is a Flower Kings epic. More coherent than "Stardust We Are" or "Garden of Dreams," it will make an exciting concert addition and will quickly rise to classic Flower Kings status. "Devils Playground" (25 minutes) gets a bit trickier, but it includes some very strong sections and provides a powerful, frenzied finale. If these two songs -- along with "Monkey Business," "Silent Inferno," and "Genie in a Bottle" -- all fly up to the group's quality standards, the surprises are found in lower-profile tunes like "Soul Vortex" and "Christianopel," two free-form jams. Accusations of self-indulgence will probably continue to fly, but don't mind them; Unfold the Future is a good opus, even though you may want to go through it in more than one sitting.
-- François Couture, Allmusic

Tracks
.. The Truth Will Set You Free: Lonely Road / Primal Instincts / From the Source
.. Monkey Business
.. Black and White
.. Christianopel
.. Silent Inferno
.. The Navigator
.. Vox Humana
.. Genie in a Bootle
.. Fast Lane
.. Grand Old World
.. Soul Vortex
.. Rollin' The Dice
.. The Devil's Danceschool
.. Man Overboard
.. Solitary Shell
.. Devil's Playground

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THE FLOWER KINGS: (2001) The Rainmaker (VBR - Inside Out Music)

The Flower Kings must be the most stable, consistent progressive rock outfit of the 1990s. A year after the release of Space Revolver, they released The Rainmaker, featuring the usual lineup (although the liner notes announce it is Jaime Salazar's last recording with the group) and Don Azzaro at the mixing desk. In general, this album remains very close to the Flower Kings sound and could be traded with any of their previous efforts. There is one difference: it sounds just a bit closer to metal. Is the fact that it rocks harder a sign that the Inside Out Music America roaster is beginning to rub off on Roine Stolt's writing? The album opener "Last Minute on Earth" could even scare a few fans or lure newcomers into believing a conversion has occurred. But this impression fades away quickly upon listening to "World Without a Heart," a typical FK ballad. As usual, the music gets wider and more symphonic on longer numbers like "Road to Sanctuary" or "City of Angels" but these lack the majesty of earlier opuses. "Elaine" and "Thru the Walls," on the other hand, will delight fans and introduce a jazzier element. The Rainmaker is not as gripping or rewarding as Flower Power or Retropolis. It misses a strong anthem and sounds as if the musicians were going through the motions. All the ingredients are there, except maybe the passion we are used to.
-- by François Couture, Allmusic

Tracks
.. Last Minute On Earth
.. World Without a Heart
.. Road to Sanctuary
.. The Rainmaker
.. City Of Angels
.. Elaine
.. Thru the Walls
.. Sword of God
.. Blessing of a Smile
.. Red Alert
.. Serious Dreamers

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THE FLOWER KINGS: (2000) Space Revolver (VBR - Century Media)

Sweden's The Flower Kings represent the finer elements of progressive rock as they artfully expound upon the early-'70s, much beloved British Canterbury Scene amid dashes of psychedelic rock and to a lesser extent, jazz fusion. With this 2000 release, the musicians continue their forward thinking ways, as they touch upon disparate elements amid complex arrangements and tenacious ensemble work along with the occasional nod to contemporary jazz, thanks to multi-instrumentalist Ulf Wallander's tasty soprano saxophone work. And while the band often takes the listener on a whirlwind tour of memorably melodic themes, impacting rhythms and circuitous discourses, lead vocalist Roine Stolt's authoritative presence and concisely executed vocals only enhance the overall proceedings. Simply stated, Space Revolver is a beautifully recorded opus. One that is brimming with ingenuity and the band's distinctive approach to a genre that often flounders within it's own sense of uncertainty.
--- by Glenn Astarita, allmusic

Tracks
.. I Am the Sun Part 1
.. Dream On Dreamer
.. Rumble Fish Twist
.. Monster Within
.. Chicken Farmer Song
.. Underdog
.. You Don't Know What You've
.. Slave to Money
.. A Kings Prayer
.. I Am the Sun Part 2

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JUDAS PRIEST: (2001) Demolition (VBR)

The second studio release with "Ripper" Owens, Demolition is an intriguing album. Listening to this one sometimes makes you wish that they had decided to go with a moniker other than Judas Priest. The reason is that, although this album is very strong, it really does not fit in with the historical sound of the band. It seems like a completely new group might have released it. Such a distinction almost seems to deserve a different band name. There are moments that do feel like older Priest, but the overall texture is harder and more modern. At times Owens comes across like Rob Halford (listen to the first verse of "Blood Suckers"), but he is really working to carve out his own identity. If you are a fan of classic Priest, maybe you should hear this one first, but if you are into more modern dark metal, by all means, pick it up.
--- by Gary Hill, Allmusic

Tracks
1. Machine Man
2. One on One
3. Hell is Home
4. Jekyll and Hyde
5. Close to You
6. Devil Digger
7. Bloodsucker
8. In Between
9. Feed on Me
10. Subterfuge
11. Lost and Found
12. Cyberface
13. Metal Messiah

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JUDAS PRIEST: (1997) Jugulator (VBR)

Expectations were high for Jugulator, the first release from Judas Priest since Rob Halford left to form Fight in 1993. Indeed, the album debuted at an impressive number 82 on the Billboard album chart. New singer Ripper Owens, formerly of Winter's Bane, almost lives up to the hype as a ballsy singer, but he lacks the upper octave range that made Halford's voice distinctive. The lack of distinction is primarily what makes this album a lukewarm rehash of 1990's Painkiller. The title song itself is merely a weak rewrite of "Painkiller," while musically the band has become derivative where once it was innovative. This is particularly true in the case of guitarists K.K. Downing and Glenn Tipton, who unashamedly ape the soloing style of the boys from Slayer. Also failing to impress are the lyrics on Jugulator, which are juvenile by even the crudest standards of heavy metal (though lyrics have never been the band's ace in the hole). Judas Priest may deserve praise for refusing to abandon heavy metal in its time of need, but that doesn't excuse this rather pedestrian affair from sounding entrenched in late-'80s thrash.
--- by Jeremy Ulrey, Allmusic

Tracks
1. Jugulator
2. Blood Stained
3. Dead Meat
4. Death Row
5. Decapitate
6. Burn in Hell
7. Brain Dead
8. Abductors
9. Bullet Train
10. Cathedral Spires

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JUDAS PRIEST: (1990) Painkiller (VBR)

From out of nowhere, Judas Priest suddenly revitalized themselves with Painkiller, in no small part because of new drummer Scott Travis, whose busy, virtuosic rhythmic base pushes Rob Halford, K.K. Downing, and Glenn Tipton to their most energetic and impassioned performances in an extremely long time. Songs like the title track, "Leather Rebel," and "Metal Meltdown" thrash like mad; Halford's shrieking and growling is positively frightening, as he uses his incredible vocal range to an almost King Diamond-like effect. But it isn't just the rediscovered power that makes Painkiller the band's strongest musical effort in ages: the elegant "A Touch of Evil," for example, is reminiscent of the progressive, intricately arranged pieces of their '70s work. Painkiller is a qualified success -- the album's Achilles' heel is its lyrics, which rarely depart from standard-issue odes to heavy metal rebellion and comic book/fantasy themes that sometimes cross the line into cringe-inducing silliness; it almost seems like a deliberate avoidance of any substantive content. Still, if you can ignore the lyrics, the terrific, raging performances make Painkiller Judas Priest's first truly satisfying album since 1982's Screaming for Vengeance; unfortunately, it would also be their last with Halford, taking some of the triumph away from their comeback.
--- by Steve Huey, allmusic

Tracks
1. Painkiller
2. Hell Patrol
3. All Guns Blazing
4. Leather Rebel
5. Metal Meltdown
6. Night Crawler
7. Between the Hammer and the Anvil
8. A Touch of Evil
9. Battle Hymn
10. One Shot at Glory

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JUDAS PRIEST: (1988) Ram It Down (VBR)

After the failed experiment of Turbo, Judas Priest toned down the synths and returned to the basics, delivering a straight-ahead, much more typical Priest album with Ram It Down. The band's fan base was still devoted enough to consistently push each new album past the platinum sales mark, and perhaps that's part of the reason Ram It Down generally sounds like it's on autopilot. While there are some well-constructed songs, they tend toward the generic, and the songwriting is pretty lackluster overall, with the up-tempo title track easily standing out as the best tune here. And even though Ram It Down backed away from the territory explored on Turbo, much of the album still has a too-polished, mechanical-sounding production, especially the drums. Lyrically, Ram It Down is firmly entrenched in adolescent theatrics that lack the personality or toughness of Priest's best anthems, which -- coupled with the lack of much truly memorable music -- makes the record sound cynical and insincere, the lowest point in the Rob Halford era. Further debits are given for the cover of "Johnny B. Goode."
--- by Steve Huey, allmusic

Tracks
1. Ram It Down
2. Heavy Metal
3. Love Zone
4. Come and Get It
5. Hard As Iron
6. Blood Red Skies
7. I'm a Rocker
8. Johnny B. Good
9. Love You to Death
10. Monsters of Rock

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JUDAS PRIEST: (1986) Turbo (VBR)

Searching for a way to retool their sound, Judas Priest attempted to accentuate their melodic side on Turbo by incorporating synthesizers and '80s pop-metal stylings ("Wild Nights, Hot & Crazy Days" sounds more like Poison, albeit with synths). The restrained songcraft sometimes pays dividends, especially on the synth-driven leadoff track, "Turbo Lover," easily the best song on the record and a successful reimagining of the Priest formula. But often, the band simply sounds directionless, unsure of exactly which path to accessibility it should follow; moreover, the synth-guitar backing and overly polished production give the album an oddly mechanized, processed feel. It certainly doesn't help most of the material, which is often at least competent but rarely inspired enough to make much of an impression. That's unfortunate because Turbo's best moments indicate that with a clearer focus, the album could have been a creative success; however, it's overall Judas Priest's weakest release since Rocka Rolla.
--- by Steve Huey, allmusic

Tracks
1. Turbo Lover
2. Locked In
3. Private Property
4. Parental Guidance
5. Rock You All Around the World
6. Out in the Cold
7. Wild Nights, Hot & Crazy Days
8. Hot for Love
9. Reckless

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JUDAS PRIEST: (1984) Defenders of The Faith (VBR)

Having recaptured their heavyweight status with Screaming for Vengeance, Judas Priest stuck with their successful formula for the follow-up, Defenders of the Faith. Overall, it's a solidly constructed, unapologetically commercial metal record, and it doesn't feel underdeveloped as Point of Entry sometimes did. It isn't quite up to the level of British Steel or Screaming for Vengeance, partly because (unlike those two) it lacks a truly standout single, and partly because of a few lowest-common-denominator moments. Still, it's far from a bad entry in Priest's '80s arena metal period, and it remains a favorite among many fans who prefer those recordings to the band's '70s work.
--- by Steve Huey, allmusic

Tracks
1. Freewheel Burning
2. Jawbreaker
3. Rock Hard Ride Free
4. The Sentinel
5. Love Bites
6. Eat Me Alive
7. Some Heads are Gonna Roll
8. When the Night Comes Down
9. Heavy Duty
10. Defenders of the Faith

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JUDAS PRIEST: (1982) Screaming for Vengeance (VBR)

Following the underwritten, erratic Point of Entry, Screaming for Vengeance returned Judas Priest to the top of the metal heap, boasting a much more consistent set of songs, highlighted by the monumental "You've Got Another Thing Comin'." Some of the bluesier elements of Point of Entry are still here, but the heavier moments tend to dominate the album's flavor (particularly the title track); plus, there are arena-ready headbanging anthems like "Electric Eye," "Bloodstone," and, of course, "You've Got Another Thing Comin'," the latter two proof that the band really knew how to work a mid-tempo rock groove. Although the sound is commercial, Screaming for Vengeance doesn't feel like it's pandering as Point of Entry sometimes did; it's a catchy, accessible metal record in the best sense of the description, and it rivals British Steel as Priest's best album of the '80s.
--- by Steve Huey, allmusic

Tracks
1. The Hellion
2. Electric Eye
3. Riding on the Wind
4. Bloodstone
5. (Take These) Chains
6. Pain and Pleasure
7. Screaming for Vengeance
8. You've Got Another Thing Comin'
9. Fever
10. Devil's Child

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