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CD: Bark - Rambler of Aeons | |
From: Dramarama | Date: March 18, 2024 at 13:46 |
This thrash. Not bad at all but definitely not what you'd expect to find on Heavy Harmonies. |
CD: Symphony of Sweden - Haunted | |
From: Classix AOR | Date: March 18, 2024 at 11:21 |
Amazing mix of Aor and Scandinavian hard rock, a beautiful mix of The rasmus, Care of night and Brother firetribe! Every song is a potential hit single.. wonderful! rating: 93/100 |
CD: Freakshow - Freakshow | |
From: ogtruthteller | Date: March 18, 2024 at 2:55 |
I read someone was surprised that this shitty album by no talent loser Ronnie borchert aka Ronnie blowhard was not reviewed. It was not reviewed cause this album is the worst piece of shit I have ever heard in my entire life. what a no talent wannabee this markus Christopher aka Ronnie borchert aka Ronnie blowhard is. I discovered this on the internet that discloses brochert aka blowhard is actually a sex offender having raped an underage girl backstage at one of his miss crazy concerts. here is a link to a court case detailing all the sordid details on blowhard's conviction for child rape https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca8/18-2824/18-2824-2019-08-15.html |
CD: The End Machine - The Quantum Phase | |
From: Metal T | Date: March 17, 2024 at 21:32 |
Long time,no hear Horsey? I can't speak for what other posters will say on this one,but im sure you'll find that some fans might miss Robert Mason's presence on said record,some may not."Everyone has different taste"...yeah i agree no sh!t.Bringing up a 17 year old quote is pretty lame...but i'll admit to coming around on Garcia' over time i think he's pretty solid and probably should have got an invite back to 'Victory' at some point. |
CD: The Big Deal - First Bite | |
From: fbvikes | Date: March 16, 2024 at 17:53 |
I really like this band. Look no further than their cover of TNT's Intuition. This is a great first effort and I can't wait for the next one! |
CD: Crazy Lixx - Two Shots at Glory | |
From: MetalllianStallion | Date: March 16, 2024 at 5:03 |
This album's artwork looks like a time capsule from the movie ‘Young Guns’(1990). IMO this band has been on the downslide since their best album "Ruff Justice (2017)" with 2 so-so lightweight albums since then. ‘Two Shots At Glory’ is a compilation featuring 2023 Re-do's from their back catalog with a couple decent new tracks. Their rendition of "Sword And Stone" is no threat to Bonfire's version. |
CD: Whitesnake - Live at Donington | |
From: Doghouse Reilly | Date: March 16, 2024 at 4:19 |
I love live albums that are one complete show, rather than pieced together from multiple nights. And this was a great show, Whitesnake before a massive crowd. Coverdale comes out screaming his balls off before settling down, but overallis in fine voice, and the band behind him is top-notch. Of course, they were promoting the somewhat underwhelming Slip Of The Tongue, but we get only the most rockin' songs from it, with the 1987 album getting an equal number of tracks. Earlier material is given short shrift, it must be said, so if you think Slide It In was their death knell, it's best to avoid this one. Steve Vai plays a couple songs from his then-new solo album, and I'm frankly surprised Coverdale let him do that. Overall, though, a thoroughly enjoyable set, with good audio, a nice track list, stellar performances from the band, and man, it's guitar heaven! |
CD: The End Machine - The Quantum Phase | |
From: MetalllianStallion | Date: March 16, 2024 at 3:37 |
@Metal T, does this mean Lynch & Pilson play "progressive" chords? Please elaborate on what makes Pradham an "effectively awful" singer. You have some original thoughts on talent, as I recently gave a review for Victory - Liveline (1993). You said "The deal breaker for me were Garcia's vox". HUH? Who's your gold standard in which all lead singers shall be compared to? Lemmy from Motorhead? Everyone has different taste, but just because you don't care for a vocalist doesn't mean they should not be appreciated as a talent (if they have some). For example Mike Matijevic, the lead vocalist of Steelheart. In his multi-octave range prime, some found his high register vocal range annoying. Does that mean he is not a gifted singer? Bottom line, back up your negative comments, as they are totally unfair. Here's Exhibit A of Girish's full time gig, listen & learn. Girish and The Chronicles - "Hail To The Heroes" - Official Music Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPEPWampuLk |
CD: Crazy Lixx - Street Lethal | |
From: CC | Date: March 15, 2024 at 22:58 |
My introduction to the band was the self titled album that I picked up the year before this album came out. I loved it so much that by the time this album was released I had their entire back catalogue. I have to say that while they have not released a bad album, none of the other albums came close to self titled for me, until this one. Easily my second favourite CL album. The two singles, Rise above and Anthem for America are up there with their best songs, and the rest of the album is pretty damn impressive too. There are a lot of 80s inspired bands out there, but for me these guys do it best. I just cant believe I was so late to the party. |
CD: Blue 46 - Blue 46 | |
From: plastic sheet | Date: March 15, 2024 at 12:19 |
The great Swiss female voice aor, a voice from heaven. |
CD: First Night - First Night | |
From: 123charpenay | Date: March 14, 2024 at 18:34 |
hello metallian,i speak of course of roxette with the fantastic marie frederiksson.ok no female voice on first night ,but the singer have a very similar voice from per gessle (roxette).the music so.the first first night s record is an atomic bomb,the second is too soft and too repetive at my taste. |
CD: Mick Mars - The Other Side of Mars | |
From: Doug | Date: March 14, 2024 at 16:19 |
I'm with "CC" on this one. Definitely not an album, as he so correctly says, "the traditional guitarist solo project...(with)….over indulgent guitar solos." If Mick's name was not on the cover, I think one would be hard pressed to know the artist. IMHO, it's Mick simply displaying his love for music, and being part of a collaboration, something I find impressive. It's an album that takes a few spins to appreciate, but I like it. |
CD: Bonfire - Point Blank (MMXXIII Version) | |
From: Metal T | Date: March 14, 2024 at 13:42 |
Hans Ziller and Co. re-recording the first 3 classic 'Bonfire' records has to be one of the biggest middle fingers i've ever seen to a former singer (Claus Lessmann) Pointless,classless and a joke! Recordings are time capsules and should be left the hell alone.Claus was/is an awesome singer. |
CD: The End Machine - The Quantum Phase | |
From: Metal T | Date: March 14, 2024 at 13:25 |
The latest mail-it-in Frontiers' release from Lefties: Lynch & Pilson...George can still rip and Jeff can still belt out the backing vox w/ the best of em'...but the singer is effectively awful.His vox are a non-starter.My guess is Mason got tired of listening to their leftwing horsesh!t and bolted. |
CD: The End Machine - The Quantum Phase | |
From: MetalllianStallion | Date: March 14, 2024 at 8:31 |
Third outing by 2.5 members (Drummer DNA) of Dokken minus Mason who has bowed out doing other projects. In his replacement is none other than the vox from Girish and the Chronicles who has one of the best set of pipes in hard rock/metal today. I won't hold it against Girish that he sang on a tribute album to Michael Bolton called Steel Bars (2023). From what I know of Bolton he's been in the hair bands witness protection program since becoming a converted crooner, disavowing his early 80's past. Back to this release, "Killer of the Night" and "Silent Winter" are good at showcasing Pradhan's exploding vocals and Lynch's heavy riffage. Pradhan's singing is versatile, as he can sing metal to MHR/AOR in a drop of the hat. I'm not immediately blown away by this release but it's good with a cross between melodic metal and bluesy hard rock. I hope Pradhan doesn't get Michael Sweet syndrome, spreading himself too thin. As I think Girish and the Chronicles best album is yet to come. |
CD: Whitecross - Flytrap | |
From: peteahonen | Date: March 14, 2024 at 5:43 |
Full of grunge sounds, listen before buying. Nothing to do with the good 'ol Whitecross. Rex Carroll NOT included |
CD: First Night - First Night | |
From: MetalllianStallion | Date: March 14, 2024 at 5:32 |
@123charpenay are you referring to Roxette with female lead vocalist Marie Fredriksson or Roulette the male vox fronted Swedish AOR band? The album artwork of both "First Night" CD's has 2 dudes on it, as I don't hear any female vocals on this release. The singer's first name is one letter away from being a RedNeck. This band sounds more like a poor mans Stage Dolls to me with touches of Adrenalize DefLep. Smooth AOR if that's your thing. |
CD: First Night - Deep Connection | |
From: MetalllianStallion | Date: March 14, 2024 at 4:04 |
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CD: Rossington - Take It On Faith | |
From: jaroslav | Date: March 13, 2024 at 10:28 |
More bluesy, less melodic, best melodic tracks 1, 7, 12 |
CD: Timson - Forever's Not Enough | |
From: Classix AOR | Date: March 12, 2024 at 10:02 |
Excellent debut for this band, maybe a little repetitive (sometimes it seems like you always hear the same song) but I will remember it for the perfect AOR song ( Running for our love) My rating: 84 |
CD: Lynyrd Skynyrd - Lynyrd Skynyrd 1991 | |
From: hair metal again | Date: March 11, 2024 at 17:10 |
very good release for LYNYRD SKYNYRD in the early 90 s offering to their fans their pure southern rock music with excellent production and some good songs like : "backstreet crawler","it s a killer" and "pure and simple"!a good one but just not a great one i guess |
CD: Bonfire - Point Blank (MMXXIII Version) | |
From: Holland4you | Date: March 10, 2024 at 21:53 |
Dyan Mair - These vocals are really not what the songs need. Just dislike this so much.... Love the originals sooo much bah! |
CD: Blue Blud - The Big Noise | |
From: Ale | Date: March 10, 2024 at 8:56 |
Years later this record still sounds amazing. Just love every single track on this one. |
CD: Rattleshake - Rattleshake | |
From: Ale | Date: March 10, 2024 at 8:32 |
killer band. Every song on this record is awesome. Cinderella meets Ratt. Top Notch!! Thank you Eonian Records. |
CD: Steve Thomson - Everyone Loves A Winner | |
From: plastic sheet | Date: March 10, 2024 at 5:19 |
killer cd,Why is the rating so low here |
CD: First Night - Deep Connection | |
From: RamboTrump | Date: March 9, 2024 at 19:01 |
Sounds pretty good on spotify but how do you buy the CD. |
CD: Honeymoon Suite - Alive | |
From: Classix AOR | Date: March 9, 2024 at 6:31 |
I found this album truly beautiful! Modern, it's true, but full of beautiful melodies that you can sing immediately and that get into your head right away. A beautiful return of the great Canadians, a modern AOR that leaves no prisoners! The best songs are Broken and Alive. My personal rating: 8.5 |
CD: Marc Jordan - Cow (Conserve Our World) | |
From: Macca | Date: March 8, 2024 at 19:12 |
AOR FrEAKY..FREAKY INDEED.......... this is a master class of 80s Hi tech melodic AOR..tp notch production values.....awesome list of players..............simply awesome |
CD: The Michael Schenker Group - The Michael Schenker Group | |
From: Doghouse Reilly | Date: March 8, 2024 at 12:08 |
After an acrimonious split with UFO, Michael Schenker strikes out on his own with an album that sounds like a more metal version of his previous band. This music is very much of its time, but is also very heavy for 1980 on highlights like "Armed And Ready," "Victim Of Illusion," "Feels Like A Good Thing," the instrumental "Into The Arena," and especially "Lost Horizon." Frankly, the other four songs pale next to these. More AOR-ISH fare like "Cry For The Nations" and "Looking Out From Nowhere" suffer from Gary Barden's voice and a lack of really sharp hooks. Schenker is great at what he does, and his solos really explode out of an otherwise flat production, but he just doesn't have the best ear for pop melodies and catchy choruses like his former bandmates. And I just plain don't like the other instrumental "Bijou Pleasurette" or the ballad "tales Of Mystery." |
CD: Rolling Quartz - Fighting | |
From: CC | Date: March 7, 2024 at 21:43 |
As someone who isn't put off by vocals that are not in English, I am always open to giving bands a chance. I stumbled on this band on YouTube due to a recommendation (probably because I watch so many Band Maid videos), and really liked what I heard. While obviously they are Korean and Band Maid are Japanese, there is definetely a similarity. RQ is a bit poppier than BM, but they should certainly appeal to fans of BM. The first song I heard was their most recent single, Fearless which is obviously not on this as this is their first EP. A new EP is due in June this year, so am certainly looking forward to that. |
CD: Helter Skelter - Sinsational | |
From: Ale | Date: March 7, 2024 at 11:07 |
This band was awesome. Catchy songs. Amazing guitar player!! |
CD: Serpentine Sky - Serpentine Sky | |
From: 123charpenay | Date: March 6, 2024 at 18:26 |
"melodic rock"?????????it s a joke.good hard rock record. |
CD: Serpentine Sky - Serpentine Sky | |
From: Strider | Date: March 6, 2024 at 18:13 |
A Nice Rocking Album, very well Produced & very refreshing, I like it shame there's not a Second album.. |
CD: American Pearl - American Pearl | |
From: Doghouse Reilly | Date: March 6, 2024 at 14:58 |
These guys were on the same label as Creed (and Stapp and Co. obediently talked them up in the media at the time), and were positioned as Wind-Up's answer to Buckcherry. But they were about a year too late to a very short-lived party. I never heard much of that vibe in their music, and thought they sounded more like the typical (non-nu-metal) stuff you'd hear on the radio in the late '90's. If you squinted your ears, you might pick out some old-school elements. Honestly, what they remind me of most is a regional band called Rebel Amish Radio, whose CD I somehow got hold of around the same time. Neither one grabbed me. And that harsh, trebly production—OOF! |
CD: De Mont - R.I.P.ped | |
From: jaroslav | Date: March 6, 2024 at 9:05 |
Fresh music, best track is No. 3 - Miss Independence. |
CD: Lynyrd Skynyrd - Endangered Species | |
From: curemeok | Date: March 6, 2024 at 1:46 |
The absence of Free Bird is the biggest flaw in the album. |
CD: Mystery - 2013 | |
From: jaroslav | Date: March 5, 2024 at 22:27 |
No brutal metal, something closer to hard rock, pleasant melodic listening. |
CD: Days Of Jupiter - Secrets Brought To Life | |
From: Dramarama | Date: March 5, 2024 at 13:57 |
These guys sound like Disturbed. Definitely good. |
CD: American Pearl - American Pearl | |
From: CC | Date: March 5, 2024 at 13:27 |
I had never heard of this band back in the day, but someone bought me a copy of the CD as they were a fan. Now while I certainly would not say it was the amazing album that she promoted it as, it was certainly a million miles better than the other band she kept trying to force on me (Creed). The music is pretty much straight ahead rock with a hint of glam, much like Buckcherry (Kevin Roentgen briefly joined Buckcherry many years later). The first comment on here says it is pop punk, and that could not be further from the truth. No pop in this one, and very little punk. Standout track for me was California. Strange to think I have now owned this for 24 years as I still think of them as a "modern" band. ha ha |
CD: TV In Flames - Drool | |
From: JonAcoustic | Date: March 4, 2024 at 20:06 |
Correction to my last post: I meant to say Ron Maldonado didn't make it to Drool album, not Micheal Graves. My bad! |
CD: Radio Active Cats - Radio Active Cats | |
From: JonAcoustic | Date: March 4, 2024 at 20:02 |
This has been my favorite group since I bought the cassette tap back in 1991 when it first released. Just about every song is the album is fantastic. Hold On Tight and Cheap Mascara being my two favorites. I did have a question if anyone here knows. Hold On Tight has a lot of similar structure to That's Alright (or That's Alright Momma) by Arthur Crudup / Elvis Presley. Does anyone know if this this was inspired? Do any of the band members will play today in Los Angeles? Thank you! |
CD: TV In Flames - Drool | |
From: JonAcoustic | Date: March 4, 2024 at 19:57 |
I just bought this album digitally after finding how this is the follow-up of Radio Active Cats, which I bought in my 20s in 1991. I'm disappointed to find out that Michael Graves didn't make it over to this group. I'm grateful to the community for pointing out this album. Definitely more bluesy than the previous album. IMHO: All Through the Night is the best song on this Album. |
CD: Great White - Hooked | |
From: Doghouse Reilly | Date: March 4, 2024 at 17:10 |
It might be hindsight, but Hooked, along with the other two albums I named, now sound like early alarm bells. I'm pretty sure it didn't sell as well, and I know I didn't hear it as much on the radio or MTV, as either of the previous two records. The flowers were starting to wilt a bit in the California sun, so to speak. |
CD: Great White - Hooked | |
From: Doghouse Reilly | Date: March 4, 2024 at 17:00 |
Kind of an ironic title, since I find this to be some of the band's least immediate work. You could file this along with Cinderella's Heartbreak Station and L.A. Guns' Hollywood Vampires, in that it's a more rootsy, smaller-sounding affair (even by Great White standards) than you might expect. And again, Great White were already farther along this bluesy, '70's-inspired path than most others, and though they don't go whole-hog like Keifer and Co. did, this must have been a bit of a head-scratcher upon release. No accident that the two singles are the most uptempo songs on offer, along with another Angels cover. "Congo Square" sounds like it's trying to be another "Rock Me," but without the big payoff in the chorus, and "Cold-Hearted Lovea" and "South Bay Cities" just seem very muted and restrained. The band were still able to tour extensively with the Scorpions in '91, and Hooked definitely has its fans. But it's hard not to see it as a miscalculation. |
CD: Cinderella - Live at the Key Club | |
From: Doghouse Reilly | Date: March 4, 2024 at 16:17 |
There is also a wonderful, bona fide bootleg widely available, also from Tokyo, but this one from 1987. Terrific sound, but obviously a limited setlist due to its early date. |
CD: Cinderella - Live at the Key Club | |
From: Doghouse Reilly | Date: March 4, 2024 at 16:15 |
I meant they're all the same show for sure, though. |
CD: Cinderella - Live at the Key Club | |
From: Doghouse Reilly | Date: March 4, 2024 at 16:13 |
I was poking around on Apple Music looking for some live Cinderella, and I see there are actually three versions of this release. The other two are called Gypsy Road Live, and just plain ol' Live. They're the same show for surea erough these other ones have two fewer songs. Nah. This one is okay, but I'm taking off a couple of totally arbitrary points because it comes well after the band's heyday, when they were in reunion/nostalgeaa mode albeit the early stages. I like my live albums to be from a band's prime. For that, you gotta go with Authorized Bootleg. |
CD: Reckless - Reckless | |
From: peteahonen | Date: March 3, 2024 at 6:07 |
Is this the same Reckless that released Heart Of Steel ? The guitarist at least is the same ? |
CD: Victory - Liveline | |
From: MetalllianStallion | Date: March 2, 2024 at 11:55 |
I would have to disagree with Metal T as when Charlie Huhn was replaced by Fernando Garcia as the front man on vocals this was a deal-maker, elevating the band to the next level. Exhibit A is Victory's first release (and best) with Garcia, "Culture Killed the Native (1989)" His Spanish accent (while singing) is barely noticeable to me, as I have heard much worse from other singers. As far as this concert release it's got a nice energy and flow of a live show, and sounds cut from a few different performances in the same time period. I would have loved to have heard "Fighting Back the Tears" from "Temples of Gold (1990)" live. A strange anomaly I can't recall seeing before is on CD-1 track #3 "No Way Tonight" from "You Bought It - You Name It (1992)" is also played live on CD-2 #21. Same song listed twice on the artwork and played twice live by the band from 2 different shows. Chalk this up to laziness for the record company not to catch that and add a different live song. |
CD: Kuni - Masque | |
From: James IV | Date: March 1, 2024 at 19:45 |
All the non-instrumentals are killers. A great addition to any high quality Rock collection. 85/100 |
CD: Striker - Ultrapower | |
From: MetalllianStallion | Date: March 1, 2024 at 14:43 |
Good to see Striker's discography crossover from BM/HH. With the band's mullet masters group pic sporting Oakley welding goggle shades, you know they are firmly entrenched in the 80's, and not taking themselves too seriously. The fun video for "Best of the Best of the Best" has a Pontiac Fiero (The anti-Ultrapower 4-6 cylinder 140HP engine). I got into this group with the release 'Stand in the Fire (2016)'which is well done 80's inspired Metal/MM. All of the bands previous 7 albums would fall under the Metal/MM umbrella with power and thrash influences. 'Ultrapower' is their most versatile album to date with multiple songs in MHR territory. "Give it all" even has a saxophone solo. Striker are part of only a handful of bands IMO like 'Girish and the Chronicles' that aren't copy cat clones of their 80's heroes, but instead do a excellent job carrying the Metal/MHR torch to a younger generation. STRIKER - BEST of the BEST of the BEST [VIDEO] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oX9LFx2szs |
CD: Striker - Play to Win | |
From: 123charpenay | Date: March 1, 2024 at 11:33 |
i ve this record in japan import with two super bonus tracks.they play metal only on track 8,it s an horror.the others songs are pure hard rock.they are very catchy,it s a top class hard rock record with a good singer,a good production and some talented musicians. |
CD: Little Caesar - Name Your Poison | |
From: 123charpenay | Date: February 29, 2024 at 18:44 |
i recommand the reissue of the first extraordinary little s caesar s record plus the ep name your poison.fantastic ep 3 songs on 4 are pure sensational hard rock.reissue by bad reputation (french label).thumbs up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
CD: Caught in Action - Devil's Tango | |
From: Diego.AOR | Date: February 29, 2024 at 16:50 |
Excelente álbum. Muy completo, grandes canciones, no tiene desperdicio. Entre los 3 discos del 2022. Tenían q ser Suecos. |
CD: Frozen Tears - Silence of the Night - Turbo Deluxe Edition | |
From: thespirit | Date: February 29, 2024 at 1:05 |
This is a great album from Frozen Tears I love the tunes great melodic rock tracks this is every bit as good as their second album Brazen Whisper. |
CD: Frozen Tears - Silence of the Night - Turbo Deluxe Edition | |
From: bulletproof | Date: February 29, 2024 at 0:53 |
Fantastic remix of the original Album by far superior to the original version must have excellent |
CD: Brinker - Alloy Rock | |
From: jaroslav | Date: February 28, 2024 at 21:08 |
it's not Modern Hard Rock as above, it's pure 80's glam. |
CD: Bonham - The Disregard of Timekeeping | |
From: Jeff | Date: February 27, 2024 at 17:42 |
Starts strong for the first half of the album then dies off. Wait For You and Guilty are the hits here and a few other solid tracks. I like Daniel MacMaster's voice. |
CD: Smoking Snakes - Danger Zone | |
From: Monk 47 | Date: February 27, 2024 at 16:55 |
Excellent sleazy hard rock! Sounds like bands Loud N Nasty, Danger, with some WASP vocals thrown in. 95 |
CD: Widow - Gone Too Far | |
From: jaroslav | Date: February 27, 2024 at 11:21 |
Fresh record, guitar melodic rock, definitely worth a reissue, download: https://aornightdrive.blogspot.com/search/label/Widow |
CD: Widow - Rockit | |
From: jaroslav | Date: February 27, 2024 at 8:49 |
A wonderful melody, fresh, pleasing, today it is not possible to create such things, something like a more gentle feminine Loverboy, which can be downloaded from YouTube by the song titles. |
CD: Motley Crue - Girls, Girls, Girls | |
From: Doghouse Reilly | Date: February 26, 2024 at 15:26 |
I commented before on Mick's distinctive guitar tone on this album, and I just recently read an interview with John 5, who tells us that Mick actually used a Telecaster on much of the record. Of course, John is synonymous with the Tele in heavy music, so he might have a vested interest in saying so, but just listening, I wonder if he might be right. The other thing that's standing out to me is the nihilistic outlook of the album. Only Appetite For Destruction has it beat for sheer dead-eyed amorality, with scarcely a wink or a nudge in sight to let you know this is an exaggerated fantasy world. Only the title track maintains an honest good-time vibe with a relatively low probability of getting you killed. And that's saying something when a song about strippers comes off comparatively wholesome. The rest is just ass-deep in the gutter. "Wildside" is my favorite Crue song of all time and, when paired with "Welcome To The Jungle" pretty much tells the tale. |
CD: Bugzy - Plan B | |
From: Dramarama | Date: February 26, 2024 at 5:28 |
https://youtu.be/mT2-RKlAi54?si=EHXzIxkgN6SqfdD9 for you Doghouse |
CD: Buckcherry - Buckcherry | |
From: Dramarama | Date: February 26, 2024 at 5:13 |
I bought the CD after hearing At The Movies on a CMJ compilation. To say it ended up being much different than I expected is an understatement. When I first heard I remember being very excited about the rawness of the music and thinking that it reminded me of Guns N Roses. They've slogged on for quite awhile now but I don't think they've ever recorded anything as good as this disc. |
CD: Bronx Zoo - Lustfull Thinking | |
From: Dramarama | Date: February 26, 2024 at 4:47 |
http://davidkfrasier.blogspot.com/2014/06/angelo-torres-death-of-drummer_2.html found this while I was looking for info about the band. |
CD: Mick Mars - The Other Side of Mars | |
From: CC | Date: February 25, 2024 at 21:11 |
Two things I have to start with is this album is not going to be everyones cup of tea on this site as it is most certainly leaning towards a more modern style, and secondly if you have heard the three singles from it, don't expect the rest to be in a different style. Those songs should have told you everything you need to know. As for me, I love this album. I think most expected a blues album from Mick, and this is not what he delivered. There is some serious chugging riffs going on and it really does work. Mick forgoes the traditional guitarist solo project by not giving into over indulgent guitar solos, but instead focuses on heavy riffs with a melodic edge. Jacob Bunton provides most of the vocals on here, and if you are familiar with his work, then you know what to expect. The only song that is different is the closing track, LA Noir which is a more blues based intrumental, which is probably what most people would expect Mick to have done. Overall this is a big fuck you to the Crue |
CD: Queensryche - Digital Noise Alliance | |
From: Mickle Metal | Date: February 24, 2024 at 21:35 |
The disc opens and closes very strong with not much filler either. Being a Tate fan and Queensryche in general, Todd rocks and he fits well for the band. The Rebel Yell cover is interesting and doesn’t necessarily belong on this disc but works as a bonus track. Will be giving this more spins. |
CD: Soundtracks - Rock Of Ages | |
From: Auslander | Date: February 24, 2024 at 6:04 |
Hey Stallion, I was just joking about CC being usually wrong. Of course I meant he is actually ALWAYS wrong!!! Just kidding. With regards to this album, it really sucks. It squeezes the life from some excellent songs and distills them into Broadway rubbish. I refuse to believe anyone could give this soundtrack a perfect score!!! Not even CC would do that... |
CD: Cobra Spell - 666 | |
From: 123charpenay | Date: February 23, 2024 at 14:34 |
forget the stupid lyrics,forget their obsession for the devil and for the sex ;enjoy the quality of their music and the superb voice of the singer. |
CD: Cobra Spell - 666 | |
From: 123charpenay | Date: February 22, 2024 at 17:53 |
to metalian:i know that the number 6 is the number s devil.when i was young i ve made some spiritism,and read books of alan kardec,born in my town lyon at the 19th century. |
CD: Cobra Spell - 666 | |
From: 123charpenay | Date: February 22, 2024 at 17:49 |
hello metallian stallion.thanx for your comment,it is very interesting.i add cobra spell too late in my 2023 list.so i include this record in my list ,but i can t change the order of my list.so if you want i place 666 between place 6 to 10.i m agree with you the girls make a ridiculous circus with satan,the hell,sex,they look like obseded by the sex.they make so a big circus with their satanic look with lot of leather.hopefully clément ,my son,i ve never bring a girl like this in my house.ok the lyrics are ridiculous,but don t forget ,i m french.i understand that you are shocked.me not even if i understand most of the english lyrics.for sure i ll hate the same lyrics in french!!!!!!!rest the main interest when i buy a cd.the music,the voice of the singer,the quality of the sound,and the songs (catchy or not?).i forget their obssesion for satan,the sex ect ect.and i listen with a big pleasure their very catchy hard rock,the superb voice of their singer,the fabulous guitar s solos,ect. |
CD: Honeymoon Suite - Alive | |
From: blueheaven4u | Date: February 22, 2024 at 17:26 |
hey! This is a great surprise, I didn't expect to hear anything new from Honeymoon Suite, one of my favorite groups from the 80s/90s. Excellent return, very complete album, since Monster under the bed, the best album by this band without a doubt. My favorite songs are Alive, Broken, Find what you're looking for and Not afraid to fall....the rest is very good too. Aor adapted to the 21st century, my grade 94/100 |
CD: Soundtracks - Rock Of Ages | |
From: MetalllianStallion | Date: February 22, 2024 at 17:11 |
@CC, sorry I've been busy for the past 12 years, as I will try and re-up my stalking game. Your recollection of HH history is wrong, just like most of your reviews. The boomerang stalking started with you coming at me first for me having the audacity to give a negative review for your beloved wrestler/band FOZZY - Chasing the Grail (2010). Much like you attacked Axelinger for giving his opinion for Fozzy -'Happenstance (2002)'. It's hard to debate what's good/bad in this genre of music with your gold standard being 'Pretty Boy Floyd' with a 100 rating. I'm picturing you and Geoff (is he in the HH witness protection program?) trading lost demos on the message board from the band 'Dirty Penny'. Feverishly writing the disbanded members letters begging them to reunite. Auslander put it best when he made a fairly recent comment along the lines of CC is usually wrong (don't agree with), but he just happens to be right in this review. Just like a broken clock is right twice a day. |
CD: Michael Catton - Point of No Return | |
From: MetalllianStallion | Date: February 22, 2024 at 16:23 |
I can't find this release listed anywhere on the 'Best CDs of 2023'. It hit my top #10 for 2023. Nothing earth shattering, but a solid MHR release with 80's influences and a modern sound. Michael Catton - Armageddon Again (Music Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EJA5kZlvxU |
CD: Cobra Spell - 666 | |
From: MetalllianStallion | Date: February 22, 2024 at 15:43 |
@123charpenay, is this some kind of sign that this "666" release was # 9 on your 2023 list, which is a inverted "6". Hmmmm. The witchy ways of these volatile vixens are heavily working the occult angle with 666 squared on their playlist, videos and cheesy album cover. "Warrior from Hell" lyrics... "I wanna be in chains, because I'm a bad, bad, girl". Somebody call Manowar & Blackie Lawless, we found their soulmates. Is the word “Warrioress" now PC banned like calling a woman in Hollywood an actress? I looked up the band's bio and I was close, as guitarist Sonia Anubis use to be in the band "Burning Witches". The video for S.E.X. looks like a sleep over of Satanic sorority slut strippers. The lead singer has range with a competent backing band. But it's hard for me to take them seriously for repeated listens with the over the top acrobatics/lyrics of a sleazy Steel Panther-ette sisterhood. See for yourself. COBRA SPELL - Warrior From Hell https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-V-4mbCkVM |
CD: Best of 2023 - Best of 2023 | |
From: 123charpenay | Date: February 21, 2024 at 18:46 |
i add cobra spell "666" at my top nine.now it a top ten. |
CD: Cobra Spell - 666 | |
From: 123charpenay | Date: February 21, 2024 at 18:41 |
i ve totally miss this jewel in 2023.cobra spell is a totally female band,they comes from holland.this five young ladies offer us an extraordinary hard rock record.the superb tracks 7 and 8 (the hit of the record with a fantastix saxo s solo)reminds me two of a kind,track 3 reminds me vanilla ninja (with guitars).the other songs are between thundermother (without the ac/dc influence) and rock goddess.the production is perfect.the singer have a fantastic voice,and the two guitarist are very talented.they make a real demonstration.track 3 is average and a little strange,but the other songs are varied,very catchy and irresistible.i hightly recommand the japan import cause the japan bonus track n°13 "you re so dirty" is an atomic bomb.one of the best song of the record!!!!!!!!! |
CD: Lock Up - Something Bitchin This Way Comes | |
From: hair metal again | Date: February 21, 2024 at 8:28 |
excellent release for LOCK UP back in the early 90 s offering their funky hard rock music in a smooth way that reminds me of bands like KING OF THE HILL,CIRCLE OF SOUL or ELECTRIC BOYS!the production is very strong ,the musicianship is excellent and the songs stand out after a few spins!great band that unfortunately didnt hit the spot |
CD: Atomic Freak - Nuclear Meltdown | |
From: Dramarama | Date: February 20, 2024 at 13:47 |
This is pretty good stuff but if it's digital only shouldn't be excluded from the page? |
CD: Fortune - Fortune | |
From: Ghost | Date: February 18, 2024 at 0:53 |
Bob Vose. Ridiculous power and range. Check out some of these rare videos from way back in '93. Shitty video but the live vocals are off the chain! If you like singers like Tate, Delp, Halford I think you'll be in for a treat. Don't Lose Faith: https://youtu.be/siufxSylMGY Straight Ahead: https://youtu.be/OSskLWgeSbY Only You: https://youtu.be/9a14BqX6-nM Two Halves Of A Heart: https://youtu.be/NQJKg9ghydg Strong Survivor/Lives Can Change Direction: https://youtu.be/133MlrlPYoM Bonus: I Will Remember/Walk In The Shadows cover: https://youtu.be/ItSC2-oolWs |
CD: Fortune - Fortune | |
From: Ghost | Date: February 17, 2024 at 23:22 |
https://youtu.be/O_9ats8P79g?si=57EHXoCyWrcIL6hG |
CD: Joker's IV - Pink World | |
From: Ydol eM | Date: February 17, 2024 at 18:38 |
...sorry... BAD JOKER'S CREAM...🤦♂️ |
CD: Joker's IV - Pink World | |
From: Ydol eM | Date: February 17, 2024 at 18:26 |
What a promising debut of this band from Central Europe! Formerly known as BAD JOKER'S DREAM with the album which was an average mixture of early Bon Jovi/Motley Crue/Queen. But IMHO "Pink World" is a different kettle of fish. They've changed for the better in every aspect. Despite they are from the Czech Republic I could imagine them as one of the representants of "New Wave of Scandi Hair Metal". So, if you are deep in arena heavy rock or bands like H.E.A.T., ECLIPSE, CRAZY LIXX, or WIG WAM... perhaps not the same league yet, but definitely worth trying. (...greetings from SR). 85/100. |
CD: V2 - V2 | |
From: James IV | Date: February 17, 2024 at 12:28 |
Decent slab of German Rock. The songs are not that memorable, but a good listen all in. 80/100. |
CD: Compilations - Hot 'N Heavy | |
From: Dramarama | Date: February 17, 2024 at 10:08 |
This a cool CD that I played religiously as a teenager. Was released in tandem with another CD called Loud N Proud which was a glammier affair. It was also released under the name Hard N Heavy. |
CD: Soundtracks - Black Roses | |
From: Dramarama | Date: February 17, 2024 at 9:58 |
I had this album on cassette back when it first came out and paid $50 for it on CD a few years back. Obviously I think it's pretty great. Also, as far as I know it's thr only place to get the studio version of I'm A Stranger by Bang Tango. |
CD: Soundtracks - Rock Of Ages | |
From: CC | Date: February 16, 2024 at 12:49 |
I really miss being stalked by MetallianStallion ... his desperation for me to love him is beyond words. |
CD: Piece Dogs - Exes for Eyes | |
From: hair metal again | Date: February 16, 2024 at 12:30 |
pretty good release for PIECE DOGS back in 92 offering hard rock music withh a strong 90 s updated sound & approach without being grunge or alternative but still not repeating the 80 s cliches!the musicianship and the vocal work is very good but the songwriting should be better in order to succeed!good stuff just not great |
CD: Airkraft - In the Red | |
From: James IV | Date: February 16, 2024 at 12:27 |
Great album! I listened to this cd over a week ago and the songs are still in my head! The sign of a great record. 90/100. |
CD: Sunbomb - Evil and Divine | |
From: CC | Date: February 16, 2024 at 3:13 |
I am a fan of LA Guns and a fan of Stryper, but over the last 4 or 5 years I have been suffering with a serious Michael Sweet burn out due to the amount of stuff he releases. He still has the vocal talents, but I think with the amount he writes, his song writing skill has become weakened. Now when this came out, what I heard from the singles did not excite me, but I also did not hate it, but due to some serious health issues I did not get around to buying this until now. I have to say I really am glad I picked this up really cheap as overall it's disappointing. While Tracii cranks out some great guitar work, there were no solos of note, but the real problem with this is Michaels voice. They were obviously trying for a "metal" album but his constant screaming really does grate on your nerves after you have heard it on pretty much every song. Sometimes less is more, and I wish Michael had realised that. |
CD: Chip Z'Nuff - Perfectly Imperfect | |
From: CC | Date: February 15, 2024 at 14:59 |
I have been a fan of EZN since Strength, and despite one album I really thought was a bit of a mess (Question Mark) they put out some great material when Donnie was in the band. In the Chip era I will admit the material isn't as good, and Chips vocals are weak compared to Donnie (especially as he seems to use autotune and tries to sound like Donnie), there are still some very enjoyable songs on their output. When I heard Chip started releasing solo stuff I really could not see the point as we all know his influences are The Beatles and Cheap Trick, so doubted he would do anything he did not already do in EZN. Finally picked this up and yeah, it's pretty much as expected. Same kinda stuff as his main band, and even re-recorded the song Heroin on here. Simple fact is, if you like Chip fronted EZN and like the 60s Beatles vibe, you will like this as well. IF not, you will be disappointed |
CD: Emergency - Martial Law | |
From: Planet Y | Date: February 15, 2024 at 9:13 |
Reminds me of early 80-s Uriah Heep and mid-80s Magnum. Great singer, fantastic interplay between guitars & keyboards, a more than solid rhythm section. The ballads are above average, Ithink for now Reachig out is my favorite track. Weird how I missed this band completely, this is quality stuff for anyone who loves vintage melodic hardrock. |
CD: Best of 2023 - Best of 2023 | |
From: SgtRock | Date: February 13, 2024 at 17:00 |
I think its been a pretty poor year for Aor/Melodic Rock. Nitrate and Streetlight and peaked my interest as has Moon Safari right at the end of 2023. Biggest revelation for me has been Synthwave and i noticed Jez has Gunships "Unicorn" mentioned in the honorables. Great album Jez and one a I play regularly. So if you like the odd synth or two people might want to try other albums by bands like, Neon Capital, Pylot, Le Brock, and Fury Weekend to name but a few. Heres hoping 2024 is better but to be honest I think it won't, as Aor seems to be dying a death. |
CD: Wild Blue - No More Jinx | |
From: SgtRock | Date: February 13, 2024 at 16:49 |
Very good pop rock reminiscent of Fiona but with more keys and pop. Gene Black would also star in Devices excellent hi-tech effort. No More Jinx is pure 80s and a foot-tapping delight to the ears and gets regular airplay (as does Device) by yt. Great stuff! |
CD: Best of 2023 - Best of 2023 | |
From: Auslander | Date: February 11, 2024 at 13:35 |
Well Scandiman just let me say I love and appreciate your work. I seriously check it every month through each year. |
CD: Best of 2023 - Best of 2023 | |
From: Scandiman | Date: February 10, 2024 at 23:57 |
@Auslander - yes, that is my doing - kind of a sickness really. LOL |
CD: Best of 2023 - Best of 2023 | |
From: Auslander | Date: February 10, 2024 at 23:32 |
Scandinavian you wouldn't happen to be the Huskerchief who makes the Best Of list on Rate Your Music every year?! I'm always spruiking your list on the forum every year. It is a great reference to me... is this you??? |
CD: Best of 2023 - Best of 2023 | |
From: Scandiman | Date: February 10, 2024 at 22:39 |
Great work again guys! As always, I appreciate the time and effort you all put into your selections and comments there in. I rank over 500 albums each year (on another site) and it takes a considerable about of effort to get it right. Anyway, this ended up being my top ten for 2023: 1--> Crowne - Operation Phoenix 2--> Eclipse - Megalomanium 3--> Grand Design - RAWK 4--> Stardust - Kingdom of Illusion 5--> 7th Crystal - Wonderland 6--> Creye - III: Weightless 7--> Kent Hilli - Nothing Left To Lose 8--> The Defiants - Drive 9--> Within Temptation - Bleed Out 10--> Exxocet - Dagger Constellations |
CD: Emergency - Martial Law | |
From: Planet Y | Date: February 10, 2024 at 13:40 |
Foynd a copy of this album, listened to it a bit and bought it before anybody else could get to it. |
CD: Skid Row - United World Rebellion: Chapter One | |
From: CJRed73 | Date: February 9, 2024 at 23:46 |
Not sure what's wrong with this, according to some. This rocks hard. |
CD: Ian Thomas - Levity | |
From: SgtRock | Date: February 9, 2024 at 13:51 |
Brilliant final album from well-known Canuck singer/songwriter. You should note that he has an album not listed here at HH called "Add Water" released in 1985, which is just as good if not better. Fantastic stuff! |
CD: Best of 2023 - Best of 2023 | |
From: Auslander | Date: February 9, 2024 at 6:24 |
Honourable Mentions: Angels in Vein, Bride, Crowne, Dirty Honey, Eclipse, Extreme, Greta Van Fleet, Heroes and Monsters, Hugo's Voyage, Jelusick, Mammoth WVH, Midnite City, Nitrate, Seventh Crystal, Soledriver, Sweet & Lynch, Tempt, The Winery Dogs, The Struts, Those Damn Crows, & Winger. All fine albums but just not making my top five for 2023 in HH genre. |
CD: Best of 2023 - Best of 2023 | |
From: Auslander | Date: February 9, 2024 at 6:11 |
Thought I'd better let you all know my top 5 of 2023. I ended up buying over 50 albums released in 2023. I only pick from albums I have bought. 5.Arctic Rain - Unity, 4.Creye - III, 3.The Defiants - Drive, 2.Grand Design - Rawk, 1.Temple Balls - Avalanche. Best Metal Album: Sleep Token - Take Me Back to Eden Best Prog Rock album: Voyager - Fearless in Love Best Mainstream Rock album: Foo Fighters - But Here We Are Best female fronted: Smackbound - Hostage |
CD: Crazy Lixx - Ruff Justice | |
From: CJRed73 | Date: February 8, 2024 at 21:29 |
Amazing spot-on 80s glam homage. |
CD: Soundtracks - Caddyshack II | |
From: CJRed73 | Date: February 8, 2024 at 20:20 |
Probably shouldn't be listed here on the site. Other than Kenny Loggins and Cheap Trick, none of the other artists on this soundtrack are relevant to Heavy Harmonies. |
CD: Best of 2023 - Best of 2023 | |
From: 123charpenay | Date: February 8, 2024 at 17:28 |
hello auslander.i m agree with your first comment.ok the heavy harmonies s team make a super job,but.....all years their choice for their top five is very strange with bands who don t play melodic rock and several have not their place on hh.it s not a question of taste of course but a question of logic.i don t understand.where is the logic? |
CD: Gotus - Gotus | |
From: 123charpenay | Date: February 8, 2024 at 17:20 |
a serious fan of gotthard can t miss this jewel. |
CD: Gotus - Gotus | |
From: 123charpenay | Date: February 8, 2024 at 17:19 |
receive today this super record.i confirm my first impression,the main influence is gotthard.i ve the feeling to be in a best of of gotthard with steve lee behind the micro.the extraordinary chilian singer ronnie romero make a great job.all others musicians have a past with gotthard and krokus.the excellent swiss guitarist mandy mayer have playind several years with gotthard and krokus.the production is perfect.track 7 is very strange and bad you can forget this filler.but the other songs ,waouh,what class.tracks 2 and 5 are some hits!!!!!!tracks 1.4 and 11 are some excellent hard rock songs,tracks 3 and 6 are some beautiful and mighty ballads,track 8 a very good aor song,track 9 is a hard southern rock song .if i close my eyes i listen lynyrd skynyrd with rickey medlocke on guitars.genius!!!track 10 "reason to live" is a super cover of the gotthard s hit.i recommand the japan import cause we have one b/t .it s a beautiful acoustic version of the ballad "children of the night" |
CD: Saints and Sinners - Saints and Sinners | |
From: CJRed73 | Date: February 8, 2024 at 16:53 |
Hell yeah! Glam metal album released just as grunge was trying to kill off the glam bands. Really like this one. |
CD: Best of 2023 - Best of 2023 | |
From: Auslander | Date: February 8, 2024 at 7:54 |
Hey Doug, Charpie, Doghouse & Metallion you guys should all pop over to the forum. You can find me on there *same name and you can even see HH posting on occasion about his terrible taste in music |
CD: Horsehead - Horsehead | |
From: CJRed73 | Date: February 7, 2024 at 22:24 |
Solid rock almost reminiscent of Candlebox at times, meaning that it's rock that could have almost slipped in to the heavier grunge shift of the early-mid 90s. |
CD: Secret Smile - This Is Our Time Now | |
From: michaelmouseboxer | Date: February 7, 2024 at 18:43 |
I think Secret Smile had a pretty successful renaissance in the early 2000s, after spending a decade out of the studio, but their 2009 release is a major step down from their previous two CDs. I think a lot of this had to do with their new record label, which seriously neglected the production and delivered a poorly-mixed, amateur-sounding record. Secret Smile's never made particularly complex music, but they're not a band that lends itself to a stripped-back or grungy sound. The title track "This is Our Time Now" and mid-tempo "We Ended Up Okay" are among the most polished and deliver the best example of the group's classic style, but almost every other song feels dull and unenthusiastic. Guitars, keyboards and harmonies are wherever the director decided to slap them. Channel balance is optional. Even decent choruses are undermined by this lack of technical control, making the album very difficult to recommend as a whole. |
CD: Whitesnake - 1987 | |
From: $$ixx | Date: February 7, 2024 at 12:00 |
Lots of interesting facts here at HH. This is a very popular album, still, almost 37 years later down the road. Dave has again said that Sykes tried to take over the lead vocals, when DC was not able to sing in '86, but Sykes is still denying that with: "How on earth could anybody think of replacing Coverdale's voice in his own band, just ridiculous, it's nothing but a lie to make himself look better in hindsight", This original band (Sykes, Dunbar, Murray) with David did NOT need the glam/"hair metal" hairspray as can be seen in the facebook collage/picture above (AWESOME pic!!) and was in fact even better looking too imho. Aynsley is, in fact, one of the most experienced and appreciated drummers in history. Agreed Simon, Aynsley truly is a hard-to-copy world-class drummer. Even Jimi Hendrix liked him: "Mitchell won out the drummer position in Jimi Hendrix Experience over highly regarded drummer Aynsley Dunbar, with the final selection allegedly decided over a coin toss." |
CD: Ole - This Ole Town | |
From: hair metal again | Date: February 7, 2024 at 8:47 |
excellent album for OLE with that commercial Scandi hard rock sound with big vocal harmonies and lots of keys!in times you can also think of STAGE DOLLS or BRYAN ADAMS i guess,,highlights are "take a chance","popaganda" and "when love goes to war"!really liked it |
CD: Victory - Culture Killed the Native | |
From: blacknasa | Date: February 7, 2024 at 7:54 |
an amazing album , all around great , everything in the album is top notch |
CD: Avion - White Noise | |
From: 123charpenay | Date: February 6, 2024 at 18:48 |
australian a o r similar to noiseworks.easy to listen,decent job but you ll not wake up in the night for this record. |
CD: Avion - Avion | |
From: 123charpenay | Date: February 6, 2024 at 18:47 |
not bad melodic rock sometimes hard,sometimes a o r.for die hard fans of nightranger. |
CD: Best of 2023 - Best of 2023 | |
From: 123charpenay | Date: February 6, 2024 at 18:33 |
totally agree with doug.thumbs up and congratulations to the heavy harmonies s team!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
CD: Best of 2023 - Best of 2023 | |
From: Doug | Date: February 6, 2024 at 18:00 |
2023 was a lean year for me. My favorites are Metallica, "72 Seasons," Dirty Honey, "Can't Find The Brakes," and tie for first, Extreme, "SIX," and Mammoth WVH, "II." (WVH is the real deal, and Nuno, his skills are off the chart!) Worst album for me? Avenged Sevenfold, "Life Is But A Dream." On a personal note, and because reading some negativity, I want to commend the work of Dan, Mike and Jez with their lists. I have been a HH fan for over 20 years, and there is no site out there that has this much quality content, and knowledge shared about the music we love. A tip of the cap to you and thank you for all that you do. |
CD: Hearts on Fire - Call of Destiny | |
From: 123charpenay | Date: February 6, 2024 at 17:03 |
after several sp^pins this super record reminds me golden farn "angel s tears" |
CD: Quiet Riot - QR III | |
From: Lasse | Date: February 6, 2024 at 12:41 |
The co-written Slave To Love, all melody by Stan Bush (compare with his song Blinded), is probably the highlight. Unfortunately, almost all songs written by only the band, are again way below average, and no surprise this album tanked. Three first songs are fine, plus Slave To Love, the rest 6-7 songs are hideous to be honest. You can't have this many fillers if you want to maintain a career in a competitive environment, it's impossible! |
CD: Bon Jovi - New Jersey | |
From: Lasse | Date: February 6, 2024 at 9:56 |
MelodicRocker, spot on!! This album was, and still is, HUGE! Didn't know about most top 10 singles, that is truly impressive given the time pressure. Always liked Love Is War too and finally it was included on the Deluxe Edition. Bob Rock did so well behind the mixing desk at the time and has since praised the band for their work ethics. 2024: Jon Bon Jovi is this year’s MusiCares Person of the Year! Jon giving help to people thru his JBJ Soul Foundation and JBJ Soul Kitchen, is something more rich rockers should do. Hat's off to him! |
CD: Quiet Riot - Condition Critical | |
From: Lasse | Date: February 6, 2024 at 9:25 |
For a very brief moment, QR became an overnight no. 1 album sensation thanks to 1983 smash hit single for the Slade song Cum On Feel The Noize. But QR's power soon after began to fade, their fall was ironically accelerated by the man who was most responsible for taking them to the top: singer Kevin DuBrow. Unable to suppress his infamous motor mouth from assaulting many of Quiet Riot's peers, DuBrow and drummer Banali gradually made enemies, alienated fans and also fellow musicians. Sarzo soon left, sales plummeted, and in the end of the 80s, QR's career became no more than a one hit wonder history footnote. Besides, QR's only ever big hit was written by Holder & Lea, indicating QR's vast inability to themselves write good songs. Whole QR catalogue is full of cringy filler material. Annoying vocals, childish lyrics, awful production w canned drums, similar to another average at best band - Keel. One reviewer at the time wrote ""Prognosis: Terminal." And time proved he was right. |
CD: Best of 2023 - Best of 2023 | |
From: 123charpenay | Date: February 5, 2024 at 18:35 |
in 2023, we have an ocean of mediocrity.nevertheless the quality (in small quantity) is present.my top nine.1 SKAGARACK "heart and soul".2 NITRATE " feel the hit".3 GRAND DESIGN "rawk".4 KHYMERA "hold your ground".5 TRANSWORLS IDENTITY "seven worlds".6 STARDUST "kingdom of illusion".7 BLACK PAISLEY "human nature".8 TOMMY DECARLO "dancing in the moonlight".9 SHAKRA "invincible".best song of the year "fell the hit " from nitrate. |
CD: Best of 2023 - Best of 2023 | |
From: Doghouse Reilly | Date: February 5, 2024 at 12:40 |
Correction: the Bombay Black album is En Fuego, of course. Also, at the risk of turning into my own Also-Rans, new stuff from Within Temptation, Enslaved, and for the proggers, Riverside and Leprous. |
CD: Best of 2023 - Best of 2023 | |
From: Doghouse Reilly | Date: February 5, 2024 at 12:30 |
For myself, I feel like the amber is only hardening around the typical HH sounds, and so my own list skews toward the heavier side of things. 1. Katatonia: Sky Void Of Stars"; 2. Bombay Black: En Fudgo!; 3. Obituary: Dying Of Everything; 4. Extreme: Six; 5. Crypta: Shades Of Sorrow; 6. Overkill: Scorched; 7. L.A. Guns: Black Diamonds; 8. Spirit Adrift: Ghost At The Gallows; 9. Dirty Honey: Can't Find The Brakes; 10. Hellripper: Warlocks Grim And Withered Hags. Honorable mentions go to Clutch for the expanded version of 2022's Sunrise On Slaughter Beach, Paradise Lost's re-recorded version of Icon, and new releases by Cannibal Corpse, Incantation and Black Stone Cherry. |
CD: Best of 2023 - Best of 2023 | |
From: Doghouse Reilly | Date: February 5, 2024 at 12:09 |
I get Dan's point that the Also-Rans are intended to show the size of the pool the winners are drawn from, and maybe to forestall people from going, "Man, this is bullshit, how could Dokken's latest turd be your number-one? Didn't you hear Alessandro Del Vecchio's new pick-up band? Joe Lynn Turner's still rules!" As a way of saying, "Yeah, I heard it, leave me alone." But I would wager that most of us don't need to see a list of every 2023 release ylistened to. |
CD: Foreigner - Feels Like The First Time | |
From: MetalllianStallion | Date: February 5, 2024 at 11:42 |
Hanson was in Foreigner for what 20 years with only 1 new material release with the band? Hence, why I call this a tribute band, aka ca$h grab by Mick Jones the only original member left pulling the puppet strings. I understand a musician has to make a living, but what's their sell out price? Jeff Pilson should have a some $ stashed away from his Dokken years. I've seen Hurricane with Hansen several times back in the day and he's got some chops, but to be singing someone else's songs for almost 2 decades must wear on a singer's ego. Last time I saw Lou Graham, was 20+ years ago with his sons as his backing band (not bad), as he's still going in his 70's with live performances. He appears to have a aXe to grind with Hansen. "Kelly, He's mimicking me. His voice doesn't sound like me, but he's singing the songs the way I would sing them. But I think Jones, told Kelly, he had to study me" blabbermouth.net Original FOREIGNER Singer LOU GRAMM Announces 'Lou Gramm All Stars' 2023 Tour |
CD: Best of 2023 - Best of 2023 | |
From: MetalllianStallion | Date: February 5, 2024 at 10:31 |
Auslander, I've been down this road before bringing up similar questions of Dan's on the Ran. Years ago I asked if all the posted releases were actually listened to or just going through the motions of posting the releases for the year. For example, Bonfire re-releases from the 80's and other reissues I have seen should not even be mentioned. Then there's a matter of splitting genre hairs of what belong here on HH, vs BrutalMetal.com, as there are many inconsistencies. For example Fifth Angel's When Angels Kill (2023) should be classified as metal, therefore being on BM, which it isn't. Some bands should cross over on HH/BM, but many don't. Fifth Angel's only release to my ears that is melodic metal is 'Time Will Tell' (1989). All of Armored Saint's releases should be on HH, but are only on BM. The list goes on. PETE, is missing this year for the site's year in review as we had similar taste. When you see Don Dokken - Glue Factory and The Rolling Stones, for top pics it's a rough year. |
CD: Best of 2023 - Best of 2023 | |
From: Auslander | Date: February 4, 2024 at 4:05 |
Just gotta say the also-rans list is now like a joke from Spaceballs. The list never ends! Some weird picks here for best albums of the year. Overlooking Temple Balls just proves how underrated they truly are. Also a lot of top albums are not even from any genre represented in HH. Weird to pick an album in the top 5 that doesn't even appear on the database cause it is not hard rock. But, what do I know I guess. |
CD: Rainbow - Bent Out of Shape | |
From: Doghouse Reilly | Date: February 2, 2024 at 22:06 |
I don't care for the Joe Lynn Turner years. Part of that is because I just don't like Joe. I prefer his more restrained performances; when he starts belting it out, it just seems so self-conscious, like 'Okay, I gotta really wail here! What would Steve Perry do?' Or whoever. 'Street of Dreams' is a lovely song, as is 'Stone Cold' on the previous album. But I don't think this style particularly suits the band. They just sound, for lack of a better word, dorky, trying to fuse Blackmore's guitar heroics and the grandiose keys with bland American radio-rock. |
CD: Gotus - Gotus | |
From: 123charpenay | Date: February 1, 2024 at 18:45 |
yes mister doug ,you right.i ve order it in japan import at 'cd japan' i m waiting. |
CD: Hearts on Fire - Call of Destiny | |
From: 123charpenay | Date: February 1, 2024 at 18:29 |
many thanx to jamesIV for his comment cause i ve never listen speaking about hearts on fire.so when i listen this cd on you tube,immediatly i think i want it in my collection!!!!!!!!for one time a 'melodic rock records'from andrew mc niece is exceptional.only killer songs with catchy choruses.that s an irresistible job from a singer from sweden , a drummer and a guitarist from......honduras!!!!!!in guest they have invited eric ragno,eric martensson and denis ward on bass and keyboards.with guests like this you can t do a bad record!!!!denis ward touching so the production the mixing and the mastering!!! i ve this cd in japan import.it s a real raritie very hard to find.i recommand this version cause we have a bonus track.a fantastic acoustic version of 'fallin into you'. |
CD: Gotus - Gotus | |
From: Doug | Date: February 1, 2024 at 18:12 |
And Krokus |
CD: Jack Russell / Tracii Guns - Medusa | |
From: gooup | Date: February 1, 2024 at 15:40 |
i LOVE Jack Russell and Great White ... but let's face it, time has taken its toll. Pains me to say this but ... Lots of autotune and mediocre songwriting on this one. 4/10 |
CD: Cassidy Paris - New Sensation | |
From: CC | Date: February 1, 2024 at 11:49 |
This has been a complete surprise to me how much I enjoyed this album. With the pre release singles I thought it was gonna be ok, but was not blown away. And on the initial playthrough I was of the same mind. Then when I listened to it again, it just clicked and has been on repeat a lot since then, to the point it's in my top 5 albums of 2023. I do think the album benefits from some of the songs being co-written by Paul Laine, but even saying that, the tracks not penned by him hold their own as well. I don't think Cassidy has the strongest vocal style, but rock isnt always about being the best vocalist. Look forward to more stuff in the future. |
CD: Grand - Second to None | |
From: michaelmouseboxer | Date: January 30, 2024 at 18:39 |
Grand's sophomore effort is a more dynamic but less consistent effort than their debut. Personally, I think the highs are worth the lows, but the latter keep this from a higher rating. At its best, the album delivers a great mix of fluffy AOR and simple 80s pop-rock. 'Crash and Burn,' 'When We Were Young' and especially the singalong 'Leave No Scar' are great examples. But the album also experiments with out-of-place hard rock ('Rock Bottom') and big band ('Sweet Talker'), and features at least one pure filler track ('All or Nothing'). The production's consistently good and I'm a big fan of Mattias Olofsson's vocals, but the band has yet to land on a truly home run formula. |
CD: Corvus - Immortals | |
From: michaelmouseboxer | Date: January 30, 2024 at 18:20 |
After a nine-year absence, I wasn't expecting Corvus to make a comeback, much less deliver an early entry for Album of the Year, but darn if they didn't do both. 'Immortals' is upbeat, well-produced and features just enough programming to give it an appealing modern edge. Ciaran James' warm vocals are the perfect complement to this style of fluffy melrock, and more often than not the group manages to deliver very catchy anthems. My picks of of the album include the synthy 'Let Me In' and 'Just Like Heaven,' the hard rock-tinged 'Battle Cry,' and the mushy 'What About Love' and 'Satellite,' but it's difficult to find an outright bad track. This probably not be enough to win over listeners who simply prefer heavier fare, but fans of 7th Heaven, Bad Habit and the like will be rolling for this one. |
CD: Michael Lee Firkins - Cactus Cruz | |
From: hair metal again | Date: January 29, 2024 at 14:52 |
very good instrumental release for MICHAEL LEE FIRKINS exploring many different sounds and musical genres from blues to rock to jazz to fusion like many guitar players did in the 90 s !the quality is here and overall a pleasant easy listening |
CD: Gotus - Gotus | |
From: 123charpenay | Date: January 28, 2024 at 21:10 |
the resurection of gotthard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
CD: Warlock - True As Steel | |
From: hair metal again | Date: January 27, 2024 at 14:10 |
excellent release for WARLOCK giving a commercial edge to their sound and that as usual works well !the result is big wit the band offering many great songs like 'love in the danger zone','love song','true as steel' and 'figt for rock'!a must have for every collection |
CD: Mara - America | |
From: gregor_zamza | Date: January 27, 2024 at 9:00 |
Recommended for fans of Fates Warning (Inside Out era), Rush & Queensryche. Hidden treasure! |
CD: Pearls and Flames - Reliance | |
From: SgtRock | Date: January 27, 2024 at 8:50 |
What a fantastic album full of quality AOR/westcoast. For fans of State Cows, Coastland Ride & T'Bell. Top-5 alum for 2022 for sure. |
CD: Sure Conviction - Get Ready | |
From: 123charpenay | Date: January 25, 2024 at 18:40 |
the first half of the cd is good but the second half is very average.small band with potential not exploited. |
CD: The Michael Schenker Group - In the Midst of Beauty | |
From: i****i | Date: January 25, 2024 at 17:04 |
This is not a bad cd. I like every song on this. Give it a break. |
CD: TNT - Tell No Tales | |
From: KermitTheFrog | Date: January 22, 2024 at 23:05 |
I want to like 'Northern Lights' but it's just a tad too schmaltzy. |
CD: Uriah Heep - Abominog | |
From: KermitTheFrog | Date: January 22, 2024 at 22:05 |
'Prisoner' is the song you're looking for on this one. A banger. |
CD: Treat - The Endgame | |
From: Harald | Date: January 21, 2024 at 11:20 |
This is the best modern Treat album. I like their latest Tunguska, Ghost of Graceland and Coup De Grace but this is even better. There is not a single bad moment on the entire album. No need to highlight any song because they are all excellent. So my favorite Treat albums are now Dreamhunter, Organized Crime and The Endgame. |
CD: Compilations - Monster Ballads Vol. 2 | |
From: CJRed73 | Date: January 19, 2024 at 21:27 |
You just don't get power ballads anymore. So you may as well collect a album with some of the best. |
CD: Aerosmith - Just Push Play | |
From: Palash | Date: January 19, 2024 at 14:58 |
This CD is good enough. CD cover is also good. I don't Understand why they are telling it's bad.👍 |
CD: Intruder - Dangerous Nights | |
From: Roxas | Date: January 19, 2024 at 10:49 |
What started as a novelty because of the Survivor clone opener has evolved into an essential slice of melodic rock. Hearts on the Loose these days has racked up more air time than Jackie Don't go. It's become a top track, and this album has maintained fantastic status. Brilliant stuff! Could not be without this. |