JC_AOR

I was going to comment on one of your posts recently where you managed to write a whole sentence without using the word fuck. I was impressed. Not that I'm against the use of expletives or anything, not by any means, but you just seem to come across as one angry person when you post on this forum. As for the Harem Scarem link guys, click on the auction link in the first post and you will see that this is who the seller compared them to. It's not my comparison, I'm just trying to guage if it's correct.

yeah, those comparisons surprise me. I can see Juke Kartel in them, but definitely not as grungy as Velvet Revolver. I would think the opposite, a lot more towards the polished side of commercial rock. I can even hear a bit of def lep at times... hmm, will have to give it some more plays, didn't get any sort of a def lep vibe though. still, comparisons aside, this CD isn't mind blowing but has some really cool songs and is well worth the $18 it costs to buy.

Okay forget I said that, it sounds more like Harem Scarem mixed with Blue Tears and Bad English. No but seriously, don't let that put you off, it is seriously a very good modern Hard Rock CD with an excellent production.

Not Bai Bang - this is Big Bang

Yep, a great band. I picked up my copy of the CD from JB HiFi last week. 'Shout' is the best song on here but in fact the whole disc is pretty good. They sound a bit like Velvet Revolver crossed with Puddle Of Mudd and Juke Cartel if you can imagine that. I'm going to see them live on their album launch in Bris next week. Should be fun.

I'm going to Motley/Brett, Def Leps/Heart and Crashdiet. Still not sure about Soundwave Revolution...maybe if I have any money left.

Yeah, not too many bands do compare to them...I think that's a fair statement. Found a copy of this CD on-line for cheap so I'll comment further after I've heard it.

Is anyone familiar with this CD? I saw it recently sold on E-Bay for $90 and is compared to Harem Scarem. Is it worth tracking down a copy?

Well after having a listen to this album I have to say I'm pretty disappointed. 'Reach Out' and 'Paradise' are both ok. and the title track 'Across the Sea' starts to pick up and become quite enjoyable at the 7:15 mark!!! The rest I probably wouldn't bother to play again. It's not a bad album...just very bland and non exciting. I certainly don't think it's worth more than $15-20.

Yeah but those going to Firefest get to see Alien play their debut album, that should make up for any disappointment. Not to mention Unruly Child and Silent Rage.

Excellent news!!

Cool, looks good so far, I'm keen. I wonder who the next announcement is? I'm guessing it'll be a special one. What about an international act like Crazy Lixx or Crashdiet to top this off.

Yeah you don't come across too many obscure bands anymore that (1) no one has heard of and (2) that live up to the standard of the best bands of the late 80's and early 90's. I'd like to be proven wrong on this though.

Ok I see - there is a big concert announcement at midnight tonight and so far involves these bands: Virginia Killstyx Heaven the Axe Sunset Riot LUST Diamond Sins Another band to be announced each hour til midnight. Have I got this right?

Hey Lindsay, so what's the deal with this? I checked out the wesite you listed but I'm not sure what's going down. So Sunset Riot and LUST are playing somewhere on some date and more to be announced is this right?

Thanks to both jstoyz and studboy for their help with this one!! Much appreciated guys. I'll have a listen tomorrow and tell you what I think, but based upon Geoff's comment I think I'm going to be disappointed. At least if it's crap I can go ahead and scratch it off my want list.

The Psorce - Across the Sea (1993) Track Listing: 1. Reach Out 2. Coming Down 3. Run 4. When She Cries 5. Last Night 6. Paradise 7. Love Chance 8. Back Door 9. Across the Sea Band Members: Chris Machart (voclas) Craig Allen Label: Janus Music Matrix Code: 123765-R1- * 9402 X 22* DTI / A&R I've had this album on my want list for a long time. I know I'm probably dreaming to think I'll find this at an affordable price but that hasn't stopped me looking. I've been searching for a download as well, but have only come across one dead link. Does anyone here actually own this album? Is it really as good as I've been led to believe? From looking at the cover you'd probably be forgiven for thinking this was a progressive rock album, however, apparently this is some very top quaity Melodic Rock/AOR. I'm not exactly sure where they're from but I've been led to believe they might be from Dallas TX or somewhere in that part of the world. From a google search I've found that one copy sold for $189 and another copy is on E-Bay right now for $500 Buy It Now. Here's a description that I found from endangeredcds auction (the one that sold for $189): "Sometimes a CD is so hard to find that it doesn’t even register on the trusted barometers of rarity (i.e. an appearance in the Metal Mayhem collection, a ranking on Heavy Harmonies’ top rarities etc.) Across The Sea by The Psorce can’t be found on either website, and is not among the 45 million listings featured on Musicstack and GEMM either. So this isn’t just a one-in-a-million CD… it’s a zero-in-45-million rarity! You have better chances of winning the lottery than finding this one. But the melodic perfection here will DEFINITELY make you feel like you’re holding a golden ticket… a golden ticket to AOR paradise! Listen to “Reach Out” (click title) for example. Have you ever heard a more perfect example of AOR from an indie/unknown band? I know I haven’t! This mid-tempo track is pure bliss for fans of Diving for Pearls and The Cauze (the U.S. band from 1987). Chris Machart’s voice reminds me of a more AOR James Labrie (maybe from his Winter Rose period) with a healthy dose of Danny Malone (Diving for Pearls) and even Hugo (Valentine, Open Skyz). The track is mid-tempo in that to-die-for “Waiting for Love” (Alias), “New Moon” (Diving for Pearls) and “Every Time You Cry” (Strangeways) style. But this track is merely foreplay for what’s to come. “Coming Down” is a commercial, high-energy rocker similar to Gary Hughes at the top of his game, while “Run” is a pure 80s Night Ranger/Loverboy adrenalin rush! Find me three songs on your favorite U.S. AOR indie and they will pale in comparison. Then comes “When She Cries”, a return to the mid-tempo AOR they do so well. If they say “fortune favors the bold”, then it will take nothing less than your boldest bid to secure this veritable fortune of breath-taking, melt-in-your-mouth AOR. Near MINT throughout… don’t miss one of the best and rarest AOR CDs you will see on eBay in 2008!" Anything with a comparison to Diving For Pearls gets my full attention, not to mention the other wonderful bands listed in there. So if anyone is feeling generous and would like to help me out with the MP3's - I'd be a very happy man and would be happy to return the favour. I'd love to hear any thoughts on the disc too.

Can you post a pic of the cover of the '7' CD? I'd be keen to see what it looks like.

They were two albums that didn't really need a remaster in the first place. The originals sound great and as far I know are easy enough to get your hands on. I haven't heard the remaster so can't comment on the difference but like Howdy says, the remaster should be the cheaper option. Personally, I'd get the original discs.

Why is it that I can't find Def Leppard tickets for sale except for Perth? Checked the ticketmaster site but couldn't see sydney, melb or bris? I must be missing something..

Excellent, keep 'em coming... I've been tracking down everything you recommended so far (in one form or another). The few I have heard so far have been really catchy. I can't stop playing the two albums by The Maine at the moment so I'll try and listen to some of these new recommendations on my days off.

Anyone checked out the Syndicate song yet. They also have a seriously good cover of Cold Chisel - When the War is Over.

Hey Lindsay, the Dixons Recycled stores are the best for 2nd hand stuff IMO. There is one in Fitzroy which is easy to get to on the trams and the one in Camberwell is easy to access by train from the city. I'd say they Camberwell one is slighty better as I normally find a lot of Frontiers Records CD's 2nd hand as well as other bits and pieces but I do recall the Fitzroy store having a lot more 2nd hand glam/punk stuff that would be more what you're after. I've been to the Blackburn store once as well which is probably the best of them, it's pretty huge, but it's a bit out of the way and a longer train ride to get there.

Cool, thanks for the recommendations. I've tracked down most of these now and will let you know what I think. You're right though, only three of these I could find on CD, the rest downloads only. With the band Sve Your Breath, I found a 2011 release called 'Vices' with 11 tracks. Playing it now.

Yeah, I've got to agree with your comments above Geoff, I just picked up all three discs. The EP doesn't do much for me but the two albums are pretty damn good, especially 'Black & White'. There's nothing heavy about them, just good catchy modern pop rock tunes. Good stuff.