The fifteenth full-length studio album by the legendary German Heavy Metal band.
The 15th long-play from the venerable Metallers, "The Rise Of Chaos" is Accept's fourth full-length since re-forming in 2009 with vocalist Mark Tornillo (original frontman Udo Dirkschneider left the band in 1987). It's also the first LP to feature new guitarist Uwe Lulis and drummer Christopher Williams, but fans of 2014's surprisingly vital-sounding "Blind Rage" will be pleased to hear that Accept 2.0 is still a force to be reckoned with, especially if one's tastes lean toward the kind of uncompromising, no-frills Euro-Metal that filled stadiums in the 1980s. Those who are expecting a big change in sound with the new incarnation (Swartzmann and Frank out / Williams and Lulis in) of this veteran outfit might be disappointed. But for those wanting more of the same Hard Rock/Classic Power/Heavy Metal Accept has been cranking out for decades, "The Rise Of Chaos" delivers – for the most part. After all, the same four guys who have been producing these albums (Tornillo, Baltes, the venerable Wolf Hoffmann and Sneep) since 2010’s crushing "Blood Of The Nations" are still at the helm. Not surprisingly then, the sound recording quality, the guitar leads and solos, the solid, straight-ahead drum rhythms and the Udo/Halford vocals of Tornillo (who continues to excel by the way) still dominate. And the melodies and catchy “gang-choruses” are still pretty darn good. The only problem is that this formula sounds just a bit tired this time around – some of these songs lacking slightly the intensity of the preceding 3 releases.
“Die By The Sword” and the title track are pretty classic Accept Metal anthems, filled with great riffs, solos and those infectious chorus chants. Even the somewhat more "radio" friendly, AC/DC-like “Koolaid” (about the Jonestown massacre), has enough edge to keep things engaging. “Analog Man” is another highlight for sure, at least from a lyrical standpoint, and one of the most fun songs here. “Carry the Weight” is a solid speedy rocker with a too truthful message. On the other hand, the mid-tempo tracks “No Regrets” and “What’s Done is Done” are good, yet nothing new. “Hole in the Head” is pretty ordinary musically with lyrics which are almost too cliché.
Overall, this is still Accept to the core, and there is plenty here to be excited about!!
Nuclear Blast HmbH, 2017 (NB 4012-1). Made in Germany. First press. 180 g vinyl. 45 RPM.
Tracklist:
Side A
1. Die By The Sword 5:00
2. Hole In The Head 4:01
3. The Rise Of Chaos 5:16
Side B
1. Koolaid 4:58
5. No Regrets 4:20
Side C
1. Analog Man 4:10
2. What's Done Is Done 4:08
3. Worlds Colliding 4:28
Side D
1. Carry The Weight 4:33
2. Race To Extinction 5:24
The fifteenth full-length studio album by the legendary German Heavy Metal band.
The 15th long-play from the venerable Metallers, "The Rise Of Chaos" is Accept's fourth full-length since re-forming in 2009 with vocalist Mark Tornillo (original frontman Udo Dirkschneider left the band ..
The sixteenth full-length studio album by the legendary German Heavy Metal band.
It is the first Accept album to feature Martin Motnik, who replaced original bassist Peter Baltes in 2019, and rhythm guitarist Philip Shouse, who joined the band that same year.
Nuclear Blast GmbH, 2021 (NB 5541-1 / 27361 55411). Made in Germany. First press.
Tracklist:
Side A
1. Zombie Apocalypse 5:35
2. Too Mean To Die 4:21
3. Overnight Sensation 4:24 Side B
1. No Ones Master 4:10
2. The Undertaker 5:38
3. Sucks To Be You 4:05 Running time: 22:35 min.
Side C
1. Symphony Of Pain 4:39
2. The Best Is Yet To Come 4:47
3. How Do We Sleep 5:41 Side D
1. Not My Problem 4:22
2. Samson And Delilah 4:31 Running time: 24:00 min.
The sixteenth full-length studio album by the legendary German Heavy Metal band.
It is the first Accept album to feature Martin Motnik, who replaced original bassist Peter Baltes in 2019, and rhythm guitarist Philip Shouse, who joined the band that same year.
Nuclear Blast GmbH, 2021 (NB 5541..
The twelfth full-length studio album by legendary German Groove/Thrash Metal band.
German quartet Accu§er created something great on “Accuser”. It’s a massive and brutal form of Technical Thrash Metal that isn’t usual for traditional German Thrash names, because they carry a lot of modern Thrash Metal influences, including the use of bitter (but hooking) melodies under the massive aggressiveness of their music. It’s similar to what Suicidal Angels do: a massive and Old School Thrash Metal form, but with a modern outfit that makes things better and different from the clones that infest Thrash Metal scene since the end of the 90’s (in the greater part, those who want to emulate what was already done).
The production of the album done to increase both aggressive and technical aspects of their musical work, but in a clean and defined way that allows the listeners to understand what is being played. And, all without trying to be old fashioned or to clone what many bands already did.
The fast and full of energy “Misled Obedience”, the good abrasive tempos of “Phantom Graves”, the catchy and rich instrumental arrangements of “Lux in Tenebris”, the contrasts between Thrash Metal parts, with melodic introspective moments of “Be None the Wiser”, the hammering weighty energy of “Rethink” and “The Eliminator”, and the mass killing heavy crush of “A Cycle’s End” are their finest musical assaults on the album.
It’s impressive, personal and full of energy, so buy “Accuser” and be prepared to tell how Accu§er will melt your ears and skulls!
180g Black Vinyl includes download card and poster.
Metal Blade Records Inc., 2020 (3984-15738-1). Made in Germany. First press.
Tracklist:
Side A
1. Misled Obedience 03:11
2. Phantom Graves 03:59
3. Temple of All 04:28
4. Lux in Tenebris 04:57
5. Be None the Wiser 04:07
6. Rethink 03:41
Side B
7. Psychocision 06:16
8. Contamination 03:20
9. The Eliminator (Agnostic Front cover) 03:23
10. Seven Lives 03:52
11. A Cycle's End 04:14 Hidden Track: Urgent (Foreigner cover) 04:07
The twelfth full-length studio album by legendary German Groove/Thrash Metal band.
German quartet Accu§er created something great on “Accuser”. It’s a massive and brutal form of Technical Thrash Metal that isn’t usual for traditional German Thrash names, because they ca..
The eighth full-length studio solo album by former guitarist of legendary American Hard Rock band KISS.
"Spaceman" marks Ace’s sixth studio effort of original solo material, and the follow up to 2016’s covers album, "Origins, Vol. 1". As with his previous effort, he tapped a former KISS mate to help on the new record. Last time it was Paul, this time, Gene Simmons joins the party. Ace and Gene wrote two tracks for the new record together, album opener, “Without You I’m Nothing” and “Your Wish is My Command”.
Ace played all the guitars on “Spaceman”, as well as all the bass parts, not counting the two Simmons lent his four-strings to. Longtime friend and drummer Anton Fig makes a return for the bombastic rocker, “Pursuit of Rock and Roll”.
With "Spaceman", Ace Frehley has come full circle as a musician and songwriter, putting himself out there, as he says, “with no regrets”. Ace sings with more confidence than ever before, and his playing remains impeccable and electrifying. "Spaceman" resonates with the feel of his 1978 solo debut, and that’s the sweet spot for all Frehley friends and fans. It’s as if he’s traveled back in time 40 years. Keep Rockin’ With the Boys, Ace!!
Limited Edition heavyweight 180g Violet Transparent vinyl includes bonus CD with the album.
Entertainment One U.S., LP, 2018 (SPV 778161 LP). Made in EU. First press.
Tracklist:
Side A
1. Without You I'm Nothing 4:04
2. Rockin' With The Boys 4:14
3. Your Wish Is My Command 3:37
4. Bronx Boy 2:50
5. Pursuit Of Rock And Roll 4:31
Side B
6. I Wanna Go Back 4:00
7. Mission To Mars 3:38
8. Off My Back 3:36
9. Quantum Flux 6:26
The eighth full-length studio solo album by former guitarist of legendary American Hard Rock band KISS.
"Spaceman" marks Ace’s sixth studio effort of original solo material, and the follow up to 2016’s covers album, "Origins, Vol. 1". As with his previous effort, he ..
For the first time on vinyl, the fourth full-length studio album by legendary Swedish Pop/Eurodance band.
"Da Capo" saw the band return to their original sound that brought them their international acclaim, classic Pop aesthetics married to a Reggae style rhythm but played with synths. The album is named for the musical term da capo, meaning "back to the beginning".
The album was initially slated for a summer 2000 release, but problems with Ace of Base's record labels caused it to be delayed for another year. The band's record label demanded that many of the album's songs be reworked with additional producers. Ultimately, "Da Capo" came out at the end of September 2002, and resulted in very low album sales in many European territories. The album was planned to be released in the United States in 2003, but no release surfaced. In an interview, Ulf said that the group would release the album in the United States, with the songs being more acoustic. However, it never came out in America or Australia, although it has recently become available on iTunes. Polydor Records gave it a "soft release" in the UK on 21 October 2002 with no promotion nor any radio singles, as Polydor believed that the band were no longer relevant to the British music scene.
The title track was later featured on Dance Dance Revolution Supernova in 2006. As of 2008, Da Capo has sold over 600,000 copies, far fewer than Ace of Base's earlier releases.
This album finally gets the global release that all the fans have been waiting for. It was the last album to be made with the original line up. If you were to imagine what an Ace Of Base album sounds like without ever hearing one – this would be it!
Playground Music Scandinavia AB/Demon Records, 2002/2020 (DEMREC848). Made in UK. Manufactured in the EU. 140-gram Clear Vinyl. First press.
Tracklist:
Side A
1. Unspeakable 3:14
2. Beautiful Morning 2:59
3. Rewmember The Words 3:43
4. Da Capo 3:10
5. World Down Under 3:23
6. Ordinary Day 3:24
Side B
1. Wonderful Life 4:15
2. Show Me Love 3:42
3. What's The Name Of The Game 3:02
4. Change With The Ligzt 3:35
5. Hey Darling 3:16
6. The Juvemile 3:45
For the first time on vinyl, the fourth full-length studio album by legendary Swedish Pop/Eurodance band.
"Da Capo" saw the band return to their original sound that brought them their international acclaim, classic Pop aesthetics married to a Reggae style rhythm but played with synths. Th..
First time on vinyl, re-release of “Greatest Hits” – the fourth compilation album by legendary Swedish Pop/Eurodance band.
The only Ace Of Base compilation you’ll ever need!
Ace Of Base are one of the most successful Pop bands, which ruled the charts in the 1990s, producing inescapable Pop singles, including 10 UK top 40 singles. With a string of worldwide hits, they dominated a space not seen since ABBA in the 70s. This compilation album setting contains all of their massive hits.
The re-release charted 59 for one week in the UK, and thus was Ace of Base's return to the charts since their 2010 album "The Golden Ratio" worldwide and since the 1999 compilation "Singles Of The 90s" in the UK.
Playground Music Scandinavia AB/Demon Records, a division of the Demon Music Group Limited, a BBC Studios company, 2008/2019 (DEMREC549). Made in UK. Pressed in Czech on Gold vinyl. First press.
Tracklist:
Side A
1. The Sign 3:11
2. All That She Wants 3:32
3. Wheel Of Fortune 3:43
4. Lucky Love 2:54
5. Beautiful Life 3:41
6. Happy Nation (Radio Edit) 3:34
7. Life Is A Flower 3:47
8. Don't Turn Around 3:53
Side B
9. Hallo Hallo 2:53
10. Always Have, Always Will 3:46
11. Cruel Summer (Big Bonus Mix) 4:08
12. Unspeakable 3:16
13. C'est La Vie (Always 21) 3:28
14. Living In Danger (Single Edit) 3:13
15. Beautiful Morning 3:02
16. Da Capo 3:13
First time on vinyl, re-release of “Greatest Hits” – the fourth compilation album by legendary Swedish Pop/Eurodance band.
The only Ace Of Base compilation you’ll ever need!
Ace Of Base are one of the most successful Pop bands, which ruled the charts in the 1990s, producing..
The European release of American Version of the debut full-length studio album, “The Sign”, by legendary Swedish Pop/Eurodance band. Also, can be considered as re-release of “Happy Nation” - the original Scandinavian / European version of the album, with bonus tracks.
Released on 23 November 1993 as “The Sign” in North America, Japan, and some Latin American countries by Arista Records, the original American version of the album contains the songs from band’s Scandinavian debut release, “Happy Nation” (1992), plus three new songs ("Don't Turn Around", "The Sign" and "Living in Danger"), as well as revised versions of "Voulez-Vous Danser" and "Waiting for Magic". The songs "Münchhausen (Just Chaos)" and "Dimension of Depth" from the original album, “Happy Nation”, were removed altogether.
To coincide with the release of “The Sign”, “Happy Nation” was re-released outside the USA and Canada as “Happy Nation - U.S. Version”, and featured the new tracks and revised versions included on "The Sign", as well the new track "Hear Me Calling" and a remix of "Happy Nation" (CD version. Also appeared on Spanish release of vinyl only, 1994).
“Happy Nation” / “The Sign” was ranked top three on the Billboard 200 chart for 26 consecutive weeks. The album and the single (of the same name) are the only single or album by a Swedish act to rank number one on Billboard's annual overall Year-End lists.
“Happy Nation” / “The Sign” is listed among the Top 100 Best-selling Albums of All Time by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), with sales in excess of 21 million copies. The album itself earned Arista Records 42 million USD, and was nominated for Best Pop Album at the 1995 Grammy Awards.
The new version of the album was released in the UK on 14 March 1994, and climbed to number 1 on the UK Albums Chart on 26 June, beating the number 21 peak of the original release.
First re-edition on 140 gram Clear Vinyl.
Playground Music Scandinavia/Demon Records, 1994/2020 (DEMREC845). Made in UK. Manufactured in the EU.
Tracklist:
Side A
1. All That She Wants 3:30
2. Don't Turn Around (New Track - Tina Turner cover) 3:48
3. Young And Proud 3:56
4. The Sign (New Track) 3:08
5. Living In Danger (New Track) 3:41
6. Voulez-Vous Danser (Revised Vocals Version) 3:17
7. Happy Nation 4:13
Side B
1. Hear Me Calling (New Extra Track) 3:48
2. Waiting For Magic (Total Remix 7") 3:50
3. Fashion Party 4:10
4. Wheel Of Fortune 3:52
5. Dancer In A Daydream 3:37
6. My Mind (Mindless Mix) 4:08
7. All That She Wants (Banghra Version) 4:14
The European release of American Version of the debut full-length studio album, “The Sign”, by legendary Swedish Pop/Eurodance band. Also, can be considered as re-release of “Happy Nation” - the original Scandinavian / European version of the album, with bonus tracks.
Releas..
First re-release of the debut full-length studio album by the cult British Thrash Metal band.
Along with Onslaught, Sabbat and Xentrix, Acid Reign are considered to be one of the "Big Four" of British Thrash Metal bands. These British Thrashers contained several members from the nascent Cathedral line-up, despite the obvious evidence that the two groups had practically nothing in common musically or aesthetically. Here, Acid Reign align themselves with the socially conscious elements of Thrash, while also playing a couple of jokes on the listener.
As for the bulk of the music, anyone familiar with the Bay Area sound should have little difficulty comprehending the environs of the content, though there are a couple of minor additions to spark the interest of experienced Thrashers, as well as listeners from across the Metal spectrum.
The album has enough variety to recommend it to all. The quality is decent too, without much misfiring in the riff department or any truly worrisome decisions regarding songwriting. The mix and production are fair for the year as well.
Admittedly a slightly odd mixture in the view of 1989, "The Fear" could certainly have been a minor success had the band had access to wider distribution and a more versatile singer. The curse of Acid Reign seems to have been the restriction of their full-lengths in terms of availability, since the UK was certainly not the biggest market for Thrash, while the original release totally missed North America and much of mainland Europe. Had this been a worldwide release at the time, it's easy to imagine talking about "The Fear" in the same breath as Death Angel, Heathen, Testament, and Sabbat (one of the few British bands who experienced much recognition overseas).
As for the present, this has been remastered in 2019 and re-released for most territories, which should hopefully turn many Metal fans onto a creative and enterprising treasure!
Limited Edition remastered re-release on Yellow Vinyl in gatefold cover.
Back On Black, 1989/2019 (BOBV676LP). Made in UK.
Tracklist:
Side One
1. You Never Know (W.T.N.W.S.) 00:25
2. Reflection of Truths 05:39
3. Insane Ecstasy 04:47
4. Humanoia 04:19
5. The Fear 08:04
Side Two
6. Blind Aggression 06:43
7. Life in Forms 05:27
8. All I See 05:46
9. Lost in Solitude 05:55
First re-release of the debut full-length studio album by the cult British Thrash Metal band.
Along with Onslaught, Sabbat and Xentrix, Acid Reign are considered to be one of the "Big Four" of British Thrash Metal bands. These British Thrashers contained several members from the nascent C..
Remastered re-release of the second full-length studio album by the cult British Thrash Metal band.
Along with Onslaught, Sabbat and Xentrix, Acid Reign are considered to be one of the "Big Four" of British Thrash Metal bands.
Limited Edition Pink Vinyl in gatefold cover.
Back On Black, 1990/2019 (BOBV677LP). Made in UK.
Tracklist:
Side One
1. Creative Restraint 5:11
2. Joke Chain 5:57
3. Thoughtful Sleep 7:24
4. You Are Your Enemy 2:36
Side Two
5. Phantasm 9:27
6. My Open Mind 4:48
7. Codes Of Conformity 9:10
Remastered re-release of the second full-length studio album by the cult British Thrash Metal band.
Along with Onslaught, Sabbat and Xentrix, Acid Reign are considered to be one of the "Big Four" of British Thrash Metal bands.
Limited Edition Pink Vinyl in gatefold cover.
Back On Black,..
For the first time on vinyl, the debut and only full-length studio album by cult russian Folk Power Metal band.
One of the first albums from Russia in Power Metal genre, originally released in 1995 on cassette and 1999 on CD, now released on vinyl!
Remastered re-release on 140g Black Vinyl with much better sound!!
Metal Race Records, 1994/2019 (MR 003 LP). Made in EU. First press.
Tracklist:
Side One
1. Crazy Germans 04:22
2. Gallow Tree 04:59
3. Heart of the Spring 05:13
4. Oh' Grand Old Alaric! 01:55
5. Russian Polizei 04:44
6. Fall in Hate 01:55
Side Two
7. Crowned by the Sun 03:56
8. Fat Mad Marta 04:08
9. Iron Riders 04:14
10. Vilissa 03:18
11. The Great Attila Inversion 01:51
12. Fritz und Hans (live in Dortmund) 05:13
All income from the sale of this product will go to the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
By buying this product, you support the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the fight against the russian aggressor...
The first re-release of the fourth full-length studio album by Swedish Death Metal band.
It is the only Aeon record featuring bassist Marcus Edvardsson, who left the band in March 2013, and the first record since 1999's “Dark Order” to feature drummer Arttu Malkki. It is also the last album to feature Malkki as he has left the band due to family reasons, as well as the last album to feature rhythm guitarist Daniel Dlimi.
With this album, Aeon shows the band nailing a leap in quality, knocking spots off their previous output and showing the band turning into a seriously tight and focused beast.
Their Florida sound has been honed in exceptionally well, taking the finest parts from the likes of Morbid Angel or Hate Eternal and fusing it with a modern brand of their home-grown Death Metal style. The production is particularly well done and could be seen as a something of a shining example of the Modern Death Metal sound. Leaning both towards a mechanical and a natural feel, the tones are well-rounded and thanks to a quality mix the clarity is excellent. The drums lean more on the mechanical side of the spectrum, although thankfully they don't abuse the clicking sound too much. Tones sound quality here, and it should come as no surprise that this particularly rings true in the guitar tones, from the savage tone anchoring the riffs all the way to the crystal lead tone; the guitars sound superb and definitely own the show.
"Aeons Black" without doubt ranks among the finer releases of the year, and appeal to fans of acts such as Morbid Angel, Cannibal Corpse, Bloodbath, or even Hour Of Penance.
Limited to 200 numbered copies, Blue/Black Vinyl in gatefold cover includes Poster.
Metal Blade Records, 2012/2021 (3984-15150-1). Made in Germany.
Tracklist:
Side A
1. Still They Pray 3:51
2. The Glowing Hate 4:12
3. The Voice Of The Accuser 0:51
4. I Wish You Death 4:54
5. Garden Of Sin 3:50
6. Neptune The Mystic 1:12
7. Nothing Left To Destroy 5:25
Side B
1. Passage To Hell 1:05
2. Aeons Black 3:42
3. Dead Means Dead 4:03
4. Sacrificed 3:23
5. Aftermath 1:21
6. Blessed By The Priest 3:59
7. Maze Of The Damned 3:39
8. Die By My Hands 5:23
The first re-release of the fourth full-length studio album by Swedish Death Metal band.
It is the only Aeon record featuring bassist Marcus Edvardsson, who left the band in March 2013, and the first record since 1999's “Dark Order” to feature drummer Arttu Malkki. It is also the la..
The fifth full-length studio album by Swedish Death Metal band.
Aeon returns with a record that is bigger, harder, and stronger in every way!
A darker, even more epic collection, it is everything an Aeon fan could want with a few surprises in store, pushing the genre in new directions and once again asserting that they are one of the most important bands in Extreme Metal.
With dramatic artwork by Italian artist Paolo Girardi, the final piece of the puzzle, the finished package extends Aeon’s legacy and gives the genre the push that was intended from the outset.
They may have been gone a long time but make no mistake: Aeon are back, and "God Ends Here" will lay waste to all!!
The album is dedicated to L.G. Petrov 1972-2021.
Limited to 300 numbered copies Golden Vinyl includes Download Card.
Metal Blade Records, 2021 (3984-15805-1). Made in Germany. First press.
Tracklist:
Side A
1. The Nihilist 1:15
2. Liar`s Den 4:14
3. Let It Burn 3:59
4. Orpheus Indu Inferis 0:53
5. Church Of Horror 3:45
6. Deny Them Eternity 3:25
7. Forsaker 2:31
8. Into The Void 1:04
9. God Ends Here 4:44
Side B
1. Severed 4:21
2. Just One Kill 4:18
3. Mephistopheles 1:15
4. Let Torturing Begin 4:02
5. Despise The Cross 2:59
6. Overtorture: Magnum Reginae 0:52
7. Queen Of Lies 6:02
The fifth full-length studio album by Swedish Death Metal band.
Aeon returns with a record that is bigger, harder, and stronger in every way!
A darker, even more epic collection, it is everything an Aeon fan could want with a few surprises in store, pushing the genre in new directions and once aga..
The fifth full-length studio album by legendary American Hard Rock/Blues Rock band.
The last Aerosmith album for eight years to feature Joe Perry for the entire recording (he left halfway through the recording of their next album, "Night in the Ruts").
It was recorded in an abandoned convent near New York City. The portrait of the band on the album cover was drawn by the celebrity caricaturist Al Hirschfeld.
As the band began recording "Draw The Line", their excessive lifestyle, combined with constant touring and drug use, began to take its toll. Although the LP would sell well more than a million copies in fewer than six weeks after its release, in 2014 Perry would refer to it as "the beginning of the end" and "the decay of our artistry". It marks the band's first slowdown in album sales of their 1970s era, after their initial rise with the albums "Toys In The Attic" and "Rocks". The album was less successful than their previous albums, selling only 2 million copies ("Toys In The Attic" sold 8 million, "Rocks" sold 4 million).
Kerrang! Magazine listed the album at No. 37 among the "100 Greatest Heavy Metal Albums of All Time" for its "high energy", although it never touches Heavy Metal as a genre, concluding with the comment "sleaze was never so classy".
"Draw The Line" went Platinum in its first month of release, entering the music charts on December 24, 1977, peaking at No. 11 on the US Billboard 200, and eventually being certified 2x multi-Platinum nearly a decade later.
CBS Records, 1977 (466729 1). Made in Holland. Used (cover/disc): EX/EX.
Tracklist:
Side 1
1. Draw The Line 3:21
2. I Wanna Know Why 3:08
3. Critical Mass 4:50
4. Get It Up 4:01
5. Bright Light Fright 2:18
Side 2
6. Kings And Queens 4:54
7. The Hand That Feeds 4:22
8. Sight For Sore Eyes 3:51
9. Milk Cow Blues 4:10
First European re-release of the tenth full-length studio album by legendary American Hard Rock/Blues Rock band.
Aerosmith continued its winning streak. "Pump", the follow-up to 1987’s "Permanent Vacation", slams one point home with particular force: that the renewed vigor displayed by the band on "Permanent Vacation" wasn’t just a fluke. While "Permanent Vacation" was a major comeback for Aerosmith, it was also somewhat of a stylistic departure. Songs like “Dude (Looks Like a Lady)” and “Angel” may have echoed the band’s signature style, but they represented a slicker, glossier version of the ragtag Rockers so many of us grew up with. "Pump", however, transports the listener right back to the gilt-edged Grunge of Aerosmith’s wonder years. More than anything else, the album recalls Aerosmith circa "Toys In The Attic", the period just before substance abuse and Tyler-Perry bickering sapped the band of its creative energy.
"Pump" is the second of three sequentially recorded Aerosmith albums to feature producer Bruce Fairbairn and engineers Mike Fraser and Ken Lomas at Little Mountain Sound Studios. On the "Pump", songs show an older, wiser Aerosmith traipsing boldly into the nineties, but between the lines lurk the bombastic bandits of the seventies. Where "Permanent Vacation" seemed a little overwhelmed by its Pop concessions, "Pump" revels in them without ever losing sight of Aerosmith's dirty Hard Rock core. Which doesn't mean the record is a sellout - "What It Takes" has more emotion and grit than any of their other power ballads; "Janie's Got a Gun" tackles more complex territory than most previous songs; and "The Other Side" and "Love in an Elevator" Rock relentlessly, no matter how many horns and synths fight with the guitars. Such ambition and successful musical eclecticism make "Pump" rank with "Rocks" and "Toys In The Attic".
The album has certified sales of 7 000 000 copies in the U.S. to date, and is tied with its successor "Get A Grip" as Aerosmith's second best-selling studio album in the U.S. ("Toys In The Attic" leads with eight million). It produced a variety of successes and "firsts" for the band including their first Grammy Award ("Janie's Got a Gun"). "Love in an Elevator" became the first Aerosmith song to hit #1 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. Additionally, it is the only Aerosmith album to date to have three Top 10 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 and three number one singles on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. The album was also the fourth bestselling album of the year 1990.
In the UK, it was the second Aerosmith album to be certified Silver (60 000 units sold) by the British Phonographic Industry, achieving this in September 1989.
Re-release on heavyweight 180g vinyl includes a voucher to download MP3 version of album.
Geffen Records/Universal International Music B.V., 1989/2016 (00602547954381). Made in EU.
Tracklist:
Side One
1. Young Lust 4:19
2. F.I.N.E. 4:10
3. Love In An Elevator 5:39
4. Monkey On My Back 3:57
5. Janie's Got A Gun 5:33
Side Two
6. The Other Side 4:57
7. My Girl 3:10
8. Don't Get Mad, Get Even 4:50
9. Voodoo Medicine Man 4:39
10. What It Takes 6:29
First European re-release of the tenth full-length studio album by legendary American Hard Rock/Blues Rock band.
Aerosmith continued its winning streak. "Pump", the follow-up to 1987’s "Permanent Vacation", slams one point home with particular force: that the renewed vigor..
The first single from eleventh full-lenth studio album "Trash" by legendary American Shock Rock/Punk Rock/Hard Rock singer.
CBS Records Inc./Epic Records, 1989 (655061 6). Made in Holland. First press. Used (cover/disc): EX/EX.
Tracklist:
Side 1
1. Poison 4:30
Side 2
1. Ballad Of Dwight Fry (Live) 7:22
2. Cold Ethyl (Live) 3:12
The eighteenth full-length studio album by the legendary American Hard Rock/Glam Metal singer and his band.
“Trash” became one of Cooper's biggest albums, featuring "Poison", Cooper's first top ten hit since his Single "You And Me" in 1977. A successful year-long worldwide concert tour in support of the album was documented in the home video release “Alice Cooper Trashes The World”.
The album features many guest performances including Jon Bon Jovi, Stiv Bators, Steven Tyler, as well as singer/guitarist Kane Roberts, who left Cooper's band in 1988. Songwriting contributions were also made by Joan Jett, Diane Warren, Jon Bon Jovi, and Richie Sambora.
Probably, the best Cooper’s album and one of the best albums in Hard Rock/Heavy Metal history.
180g Audiophile Black Vinyl.
Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment/Music On Vinyl, 1989/2017 (MOVLP1862). Made in Netherlands.
Tracklist:
1. Poison 04:29
2. Spark In The Dark 03:52
3. House Of Fire 03:47
4. Why Trust You 03:12
5. Only My Heart Talkin' 04:47
6. Bed Of Nails 04:20
7. This Maniacs' In Love With You 03:48
8. Trash 04:01
9. Hell Is Living Without You 04:11
10. I'm Your Gun 03:47 Total playing time: 40:14 min.
The eighteenth full-length studio album by the legendary American Hard Rock/Glam Metal singer and his band.
“Trash” became one of Cooper's biggest albums, featuring "Poison", Cooper's first top ten hit since his Single "You And Me" in 1977. A successful year-..
Re-release of the greatest hits album album by the legendary American Psychedelic/Hard Rock band.
The only greatest hits album by Alice Cooper as a band, as well as their last release. Originally released in 1974, it features hit songs from five of the band's seven studio albums - from their third album, "Love It To Death", to their seventh and last, "Muscle Of Love".
This compilation’s song versions were remixed by Jack Richardson at the time, with the remix of “I’m Eighteen” being released as a single in the US. The reason behind remixing the songs was perhaps to boost its appeal as "new" versions because no new tracks were available for inclusion by the group as they were on hiatus at the time. It does not include any material from their first two albums, "Pretties For You" and "Easy Action".
Warner Bros. Records Inc., 1974/2018 (603497857883). Made in Europe.
Tracklist:
Side I
1. I'm Eighteen 2:55
2. Is It My Body 2:40
3. Desperado 3:26
4. Under My Wheels 2:44
5. Be My Lover 3:18
6. School's Out 3:28
Side II
7. Hello Hooray 4:16
8. Elected 4:06
9. No More Mr. Nice Guy 3:05
10. Billion Dollar Babies 3:36
11. Teenage Lament '74 3:54
12. Muscle Of Love 3:46
Re-release of the greatest hits album album by the legendary American Psychedelic/Hard Rock band.
The only greatest hits album by Alice Cooper as a band, as well as their last release. Originally released in 1974, it features hit songs from five of the band's seven studio albums - from their th..
First re-release of the twelfth full-length studio album by legendary American New Wave/Pop Rock singer.
Musically, the album was a drastic change of style for Cooper, leaning towards a New Wave influence. After several self-indulgent albums in the late '70s ("Lace And Whiskey", "From The Inside"), Alice Cooper decided to reinvent himself as a New Waver for 1980's "Flush The Fashion". As a result of a hooking up with Cars' producer Roy Thomas Baker, the sound is glossier; Baker also replaced the gritty guitar riffs that served as the basis for past Cooper Rock compositions with icy synthesizers. Alice wrote most of these songs in conjunction with Elton John's longtime guitarist, Davey Johnstone, and his future keyboardist, Fred Mandel. This unusual combination results in an album that can best be described as The Best of The Cars sung by Alice Cooper (with just a dose of Huey Lewis & The News). As distinctly dissimilar from Alice's past work as such a thing sounds, the formula pays off for the first half of the album; the jangly guitars and prominent synth lines of "Talk Talk" and "Clones (We're All)" suggest that Alice could have a future here. His vocals might be unusually clean and the songs might be surprisingly friendly, but Alice is a true chameleon; he wears many colors and he wears them well, for the most part.
His classic Gothic Horror image of the 70's was replaced with stripped-down clothes, an uncomfortably clean-cut Alice Cooper sporting fully-tamed hair, a noticeable absence of makeup, and a lot less Alice than we're used to seeing.
1980 was not a good year for Alice, as evidenced by his corpse-like stare and fractured sense of self. He had no real band to speak of, and was fighting a losing battle with his career; the strong themes of missing identity in these songs offer insight into his mindset. It was a start of Cooper's "Blackout albums". It was around this time that Cooper relapsed into alcoholism, and his subsequent early-'80s releases ("Special Forces", "Zipper Catches Skin", "Dada") became more unpredictable and more uncharacteristic of the expected Alice Cooper direction and sound.
As an Alice Cooper album, "Flush The Fashion" makes no sense whatsoever. As an artifact of the New Wave tide that rose to prominence around that time, it sounds very dated, but not altogether kitschy; reasonably old-fashioned, but not drowned by being shackled to a fleeting point in time. A few gems like "Pain" still have charm, and after some time to assimilate it, the album isn't all that bad.
The best-known song of the album ended up being the cover "Clones (We're All)", which was in turn covered by the Smashing Pumpkins for their 1995 box set "The Aeroplane Flies High". Other highlights include the stately sounds of "Pain", the brief album-opening "Talk Talk", and one of the album's few riff Rockers, "Grim Facts".
The lead single "Clones (We're All)" peaked at No. 40 on the U.S. Billboard Top 40.
"Flush The Fashion", for its occasional successes, runs out of life quickly and, likely because of his questionable involvement, poorly captures Alice's true spirit and personality. It stands more as a forgotten point of interest that hardcore fans might find appealing than anything else.
Limited Edition Green Swirl Vinyl.
Warner Bros. Records Inc./Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company, 1980/2018 (603497860753). Made in EU.
Tracklist:
Side One
1. Talk Talk (The Music Machine cover) 2:08
2. Clones (We're All) 3:04
3. Pain 4:06
4. Leather Boots 1:38
5. Aspirin Damage 2:56
Side Two
1. Nuclear Infected 2:15
2. Grim Facts 3:25
3. Model Citizen 2:39
4. Dance Yourself To Death 3:09
5. Headlines 3:18
First re-release of the twelfth full-length studio album by legendary American New Wave/Pop Rock singer.
Musically, the album was a drastic change of style for Cooper, leaning towards a New Wave influence. After several self-indulgent albums in the late '70s ("Lace And Whiskey", "..
First European re-release of the nineteenth full-length studio album by the legendary American Shock Rock/Hard Rock/Glam Metal singer.
The 80s had been a bad time for Alice Cooper. Nondescript albums and failed attempts at flirting with other musical tendencies had left the Shock King dangerously close to losing most of the fanbase he had garnered in the 70s. Even the perfectly decent albums, like 1985’s "Constrictor", failed to convince or impress the fans, who longed for the halcyon days of "Killer". A comeback of sorts was made with 1988’s "Trash", an album that showed Alice revitalized and updated for the new decade, and flirting with the “in” sounds of the late 80s, namely Glam Rock. In view of that album’s acceptance and success, the exact same template was used for "Trash"’s follow-up, 1990s "Hey Stoopid". The results were, again, above average, even if this album is not as highly regarded as its predecessor.
For "Hey Stoopid", Alice takes his cues from what was still popular at the time: the vibrant, gushy, shiny Hard Rock of bands like Poison, Warrant or Firehouse. It comes as no surprise, then, that "Burning Our Bed" comes across as something Guns’n’Roses may have written at the time, or that the overall sound relies heavily on the huge crunchy riffs, sweeping keyboards and shouty backing vocals of Glam Rock, while endowing them with an extra dosage of class.
Experienced artist and master songwriter that he is, Alice surrounds himself with the cream of the Hard Rock crop this time around. His “regular” band consists of guitarist Stef Burns, bassist Hugh McDonald, drummer Mickey Curry and keyboardists Robert Bailey and John Webster. However, the album is absolutely littered with guest appearances, including: Slash, Joe Satriani, Vinnie Moore and Steve Vai, Motley Crue’s Nikki Sixx and Mick Mars (who co-wrote “Die For You”), plus Ozzy Osbourne providing backing vocals on the album’s title track. Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, provided the spoken word part on “Feed My Frankenstein”, a song co-written by Zodiac Mindwarp.
The album was produced by Peter Collins, famed for his work with Rush and Queensyrche, among many others. The album featured three hit singles: the title track, “Love’s A Loaded Gun” and “Feed My Frankenstein” (the latter was performed in the 1992 comedy film "Wayne’s World", in which Alice also starred).
"Hey Stoopid" is heavily recommended to not only Alice fans, but Hard Rockers in general.
180 gram audiophile vinyl.
Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment Inc./Music On Vinyl, 1991/2017 (MOVLP1863). Made in Netherlands.
Tracklist:
Side One
1. Hey Stoopid 4:29
2. Love's A Loaded Gun 4:11
3. Snakebite 4:33
4. Burning Our Bed 4:31
5. Dangerous Tonight 4:41
6. Might As Well Be On Mars 7:08
Side Two
1. Feed My Frankenstein 4:46
2. Hurricane Years 3:58
3. Little By Little 4:35
4. Die For You 4:16
5. Dirty Dreams 3:29
6. Wind-Up Toy 5:28
First European re-release of the nineteenth full-length studio album by the legendary American Shock Rock/Hard Rock/Glam Metal singer.
The 80s had been a bad time for Alice Cooper. Nondescript albums and failed attempts at flirting with other musical tendencies had left the Shock King dangerously c..