Glen

See The Light Shining - Saxon

yknow i really wanted to like this film, i waited 2 years before i finally to see it and when i did? i was really disappointed i dunno, i know its over 20 years old an all, and that its gonna look cheesy....but i expected something abit more serious, although the two Coreys think of it as a comedy film so maybe i missed something last film i watched was probably Pineapple Express.....i liked it, but then again i like most stoner flicks oh no wait, it was "The Frighteners"....piece of shite. You see mate......for me 'Lost Boys' is a classic. And I really like 'The Frighteners' too....one of Fox's better movies.

first clue : bark at the moon

The Poodles - Clash Of The Elements Farcry - High Gear Steel Panther - Feel The Steel FM - Tough It Out Jim Jidhed - Full Circle

Yeah Id agree with that top 3, but with Images and Words miles ahead at the top. Still easily their best and probably wont be topped. I mean the beginning of 'Pull Me Under' is still wicked to this day.

Just listening to this now on my ipod.........in short it's a fucking monster. Im stoked about this album too....feeling its gonna be a killer.

I see you picked up the 'Wildlife' re-issue. Hows the production - is it worth a go?? Cheers Disc sounds great, as does all the Wounded Bird stuff in general. Skimpy on the packaging, but apart from that, the green light mate.

SUICIDAL TENDENCIES Next......... MN WAVE FOOL COPYS

I see you picked up the 'Wildlife' re-issue. Hows the production - is it worth a go?? Cheers

another 3.5 hrs last night........i look like something from 24 Days Later. Only worse.

http://heavyharmonies.ipbhost.com/index.ph...hl=optimystical Just how good is it then?? Worth picking up?? Cheers

FM - Bad Luck

Sorry mate, putting juvenile lyrics over the top of 80's Hair Metal does not an innovative band make. Stuff like MARCELLO VESTRY/FARCRY/BROTHER FIRETRIBE/PLACE VENDOME is what's really kicking this genre in the balls. People who take their music seriously and write albums people will still be playing in 6 months/1 years time. True there might be some pretty fucking awful/generic lyrics on albums like BFT/PLACE VENDOME, but at least they don't make me cringe and avoid playing the albums in front of anyone else through sheer embarrassment... For now they have their place in their own little 'Niche' and good luck to them, but they seriously won't last very long doing what they are doing and all the bands TIM mentions above (and more) will still be releasing 'The Serious' albums long after they are an aftter thought for many. The quality of some releases over the last few years in the MR/AOR genre especially, has been really high and bands continue to release very good albums at regular intervals, so the recent 'tiring genre' you mention has me scratching my head somewhat aswell to be honest. I agree - I'd be surprised even if they release another album under the banner of Steel Panther. As you say this stuff only has a certain longevity. But what we do have here is a pretty monster album chock full of brilliant riffs, excellent musicianship and some pretty funny lyrics. Its easily the best 'parody' album ive heard (as ive said before its easy for this type of album to be done very very badly - take Scrap Mettle...that is complete shite in comparison). To be honest, for them to release another album with songs of this quality would be a pretty tall ask and there's only so many songs that can be written on said subjects...and theyve pretty much covered them all on this here disc. This is never going to top the more serious contenders for me - as Tim says the BFs and Place Vendomes of this world are better and hence why its sat as No 5 for me in my 2009 list....but it sure as hell beats the shit out of most other releases this year. Cheers

Alien - s/t FM - Tough It Out

Sorry mate, putting juvenile lyrics over the top of 80's Hair Metal does not an innovative band make. Stuff like MARCELLO VESTRY/FARCRY/BROTHER FIRETRIBE/PLACE VENDOME is what's really kicking this genre in the balls. People who take their music seriously and write albums people will still be playing in 6 months/1 years time. True there might be some pretty fucking awful/generic lyrics on albums like BFT/PLACE VENDOME, but at least they don't make me cringe and avoid playing the albums in front of anyone else through sheer embarrassment... Mmmm I have to agree with that comment to a certain extent. I certainly wouldnt play Steel Panther in front of my Mum......pretty much anyone else tho! Im not proud.

Start It Up - Forty Deuce

Steeplechase - s/t

Get the beers in! 4 words he didnt want to hear!

I read yesterday that it might hit fuckin 39C is the next couple of weeks. A record for the UK. I fuckin' hope not............... me fuckin too............

Silent Scream - Dogpound

I Dont Care - Airrace

Jim Jidhed - I'll Be Ready Then

Jim Jidhed - Full Circle

I would love to go to this but its just a bit too soon after the birth of my twins. Milton Keynes would mean staying over (if I wanted to drink) and that's just not possible - not yet anyway.......FF was a push and that's October!! Looking forward to seeing Airrace at FF in any case and we'll defo have that beer then! Cheers

Excellent band - Orion The Hunter next......... SOFA CELL WILEN