T-Rex: Electric Warrior. This is where the band started to get their magical rock sound. If you want a introduction to Glam Rock, this is where you should start. The guitar has a crunchy early rock n roll style of playing, the lyrics are cosmic in nature, the background vocals are goofy, but work. The production completes the album, and bring it together. A few beers and this from start to finish is a winning combo.
Whoa. Dave Lombardo banging the drums with his God sticks. Kerry King playing and looking nasty. Jeff Hanneman splitting timber, and Tom Araya singing like the... devil? Now this is how you start your day. A little Slayer and coffee, hmm, how romantic.
Destruction is a German Thrash Metal band, need I say more? I've just started listening to this band and they are tearing it up. This song is off of Destruction: The Antichrist album. Don't worry, I'm sure they won't hurt you.
Today I recieved my copy of John Lennon's Mind Games. I purchased this online from a seller on the Amazon Marketplace. I will not bother to mention the seller, since the record was not quite as described.
This is John Lennon's fourth album. It is overall a mellow album with a couple of rocking tracks. Their are still remnants of his hippie parade present, but thankfully the songs are less about politics and peace. John Lennon's love songs were always well written, and these are the highlights of the album. Collection worthy.
Reissued: N/A Label: Captitol Records
Standout tracks ~ Mind Games, Out of the Blue, Aisumasen (I'm sorry) , I know (I know)
Since I just began listening to vinyl, I started off with a record player that was within budget, and by budget I mean a free one. I’m currently using a Hamilton Electric Company 930 Record Player. Considering that it has been passed around through the years, it is still in excellent shape. The sound is decent, but the one knob for bass and treble make your options limited. I have been looking around on Amazon and was thinking of purchasing an Audio Technica AT-LP60 Fully Automatic Belt Driven Turntable . It is affordable and the reviews are great. Suggestions are welcomed! The search continues...
I just picked up Queen II on vinyl which is a amazing album. The remastered/reissued version is spot on, and well worth the purchase. This album is more progressive then later releases, and far more whimsical. Fairies and Ogres all the way!
Reissued: October 28, 2008 Label: Fontana Hollywood
Standout tracks ~ Father to Son, White Queen, Nevermore, The March of the Black Queen
This is another amazing album that I bought on vinyl that has been reissued. Elliott Smith - From a Basement on the Hill. Fans have noted this as not being his best album, but I disagree. It is more electric, has strings, and guitar fuzz which compliment the songs well, and gives the album a raw feel. It is well worth listening too, so take the time to check this out. Here is a lovely fan site with lot of information about Elliott and his music. http://www.sweetadeline.net/
Reissued: April 6th, 2010 Label: Kill rock Stars
Standout tracks ~ Pretty Ugly, A Passing Feeling, Shooting Star, Twilight, Don't go Down
I was lucky to see Pantera at Ozzfest in 2000, and it was a damn fine show! The "wasted energy" of later Pantera shows is contagious. Pantera's Reinventing the Steel is a no frills, heavy metal album. Snatch it!
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