Captain Howdy

How much did Archie pay you to post that?

Not gonna lie, as a fan of Diamante I am kinda disapointed in this cover. While the vocals are fine, it just does not feel that much different to the original and Kate's original vocals had a uniqueness and subtly that Dia's version lacks. Also musically, there is a lil more guitar, but barely, and pretty much sounds note for note the same. Just a case of bandwagon jumping really, considering how popular this song is right now due to Stranger Things. I don't hate this version, I just don't think it's necessary when you make no effort to make the song your own.

I was starting to have better hopes for this album, but from what has released so far it is a total mixed bag, and they don't seem to know what sound they are going with. A couple of great songs, some ok ones and some not so good.

From FaceBook Midnite City · IT'S OFFICIAL! We have now started work on what will become our fourth album which will be coming your way in 2023. The songs are written and the work has begun. As with our previous albums, it's never a quick process. We have a long journey ahead of us, but the work starts now! Look out for lots of studio updates

Generally if I hate an album I ain't ever gonna like it, but there have been albums over the years that I was kinda "well it's ok, but nothing special and will probably never listen to it again" that I have later gone back to and loved. The most obvious one for me is Ace Frehley - Trouble walking. Bought it on the cheap on cassette, listened to it and just went "meh, it's ok". Took me several years to play it again, and this time was totally blown away by it. Dunno if my tastes were just more developed by then as when I first heard it I was only 3 years or so into my journey into hard rock n metal, or if I just had not paid attention initially, but still to this day its my fave album by him and has a good representation in my playlist mix. Also, not such a long time in between listens, but the first time I played Dr Feelgood by The Crue, I was not impressed. A few months later I played it again and it's now one of my top albums and bands of all time, featuring my top song of all time as well.

I am actually surprised that he did not have any Motorhead on that list as he has often mentioned them as one of his biggest influences on Under the blade, and he became great friends with Lemmy as Lemmy helped break them here in the UK. I actually thought, considering his age and that he started out in the 70s, that his favourite albums would have been more 60s orientated.

They played one show as a tribute to AJ Pero when he died then called it quits. Dee is a solo performer these days, but the band do stay in touch with each other for projects involving the band (documentaries, re-releases etc) and some of the other members do production etc

I never lost faith in these guys, despite the last few albums being patchy. I think the biggest problem they have is they know they need to retain the humour, but felt that maybe toning it down was the way to go, and it really wasn't. They are kinda stuck between a rock and a hard place as they know if they tone the humour down or remove it, they are gonna lose more fans, but if they stick with the same level humour as the early albums they are gonna get bagged on for being repetitive. (and to be totally honest their live shows did become stale as they kept using the same in between song banter for years, so we were hearing the same jokes again and again). I think the time away, and the loss of Lexxi might hopefully be the kick in the butt they need.

Personal tastes will always differ, despite some thinking theirs is the only tastes that matter With this band, I do like them, but they fall into the same category as bands like The Bloody Heels as well, some really good songs but overall I don't "love" them I just "like" some of there stuff, so I don't rush out to buy their albums or EPs unless I think there is a chance they will go out of print fairly quickly. Compare these to bands like Reckless Love or Crazy Lixx, firstly is not fair, but at the same time they are just bands I absolutely love and have so many tracks by them that are just out and out killer. The new RL album is a good example of differing tastes though. There are those on here that are not mad keen on the band anyway, and then there are those that are huge fans. But even among those huge fans there is divided opinion on the new album. Me, I love it and think its one of their strongest albums since the first couple of albums, but there are others who hate it. To each their own.

Weirdly when I read the news about this single it says it was the UK bonus track, and I got the 2CD version and it certainly was not on that. Checked the single CD listing and not on that either. Turns out it was a vinyl only track. I hate this shit with a passion. Back to the days of never getting everything because CD, vinyl and digital might all have extra tracks, and that doesn't even include Japanese releases.

Especially when you consider how expensive it has become for international postage on Discogs to UK since Brexit. Hell, I looked at new H.E.A.T. album on Amazon and they want £16. Last album by them was only £9.99 on Amazon.

Just looked at Amazon and fuck me, not only is it delayed but they want over £20 for it.

Rare interview with the man himself https://www.metaledgemag.com/metal-wire/white-lions-vito-bratta-says-it-hurts-to-not-be-playing-shows-anymore?fbclid=IwAR2GO-xFqMnkufssfkjcaQ8zaM9CsqCWBvjH3lk0MSMKzBFxe8kSTz_tywg

Sic Vikki 22m · The Discs are now ready!!! Kiss Me In French - 30th Anniversary Reissue. Available on CDBaby and directly through our website, coming soon! Stay tuned. This will also be available on all streaming services as well. The CD contains a new hidden track, never before released!

Just watched the video on YouTube and while the song itself is ok, just not really what floats my boat, the video is terrible. They are trying as hard to be as earnest and caring as possible, but just comes across as tacky. Especially with the spelling error in one of the bits of text.

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You don't even have to criticise him. Just say something he does not agree with and you will feel his wrath followed by a thousand bible bashers telling you that you need to get some Jesus in your butt.

Gonna wait to see if this drops in price as it's £16 on Amazon, and I don't even like paying that for albums I know I am gonna like, and being someone who never cared for Kenny era H.E.A.T., I am not gonna risk £16

Well I must commend whoever was in charge of making that video (Danny Rexon?) because the focus on that butt was appreciated.

Reminds me of classic Lita Ford. Love the worn out vinyl look and the fake price sticker. Totally retro