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Wow.... that was terrible. ADV'd again? UGH!!!
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15 hours ago, auslander said:
Is this "II" album recorded back in the early 90s or it it recent recordings of songs written back then? I was trying to work that out.
Being partial to Funk Metal, I always enjoyed the debut.
Unreleased secondf album from early 90's.
One of ’em, titled “II” contains tracks recorded 1991-92 that were slated to be on the band’s sophomore release, which never did happen as the music landscape changed almost overnight.
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16 minutes ago, Thomas/Coastline said:
What's the phone nr to McAuley?
867-5309
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KINGOFTHEHILL – ‘II’ (Second unreleased album FnA Records release) [2023] *Exclusive*
BY VARIOUS SOURCES -- FEBRUARY 7, 2023
In 1990, KINGOFTHEHILL (KOTH) signed a major label record deal with SBK Records (a subsidiary of EMI Music). Scoring popular MTV Music videos for “I Do U” and “If I Say” and continuous touring throughout 1991 with White Lion, Trixter, Lynch Mob, Steelheart, Extreme, etc, KOTH were digging their heels in deep climbing the burgeoning walls of the life of Rock-n-Roll stars.
Fast forward 2023, KOTH have reunited with all original members, lead singer Frankie Muriel, Jimmy Griffin (Guitar), Vito Bono (Drums), and George Postos (Bass), and inked a deal with FnA Records to release two albums.
One of ’em, titled “II” contains tracks recorded 1991-92 that were slated to be on the band’s sophomore release, which never did happen as the music landscape changed almost overnight.
KINGOFTHEHILL frontman Frankie Muriel says ““We are so excited for KINGOFTHEHILL to join the FnA Records family and finally have the opportunity to give the fans a chance to hear these long-bootlegged albums – after all these years the way they were intended to be; and to revisit the vault and release unheard material”.
This St. Louis, Missouri-based four-piece hard rock outfit began life on the local club circuit as a covers band – Initially known as Broken Toyz, the band gradually introduced original material into their set, until the demand for their own songs allowed them to drop the cover versions entirely.
They signed a recording contract in 1990, and, having adopted the name KingOfTheHill, recorded their self-titled debut with Bang Tango producer Howard Benson. The album mixed party metal in the grand Van Halen style with funk influences, while also touching on AOR, with vocal harmonies that echoed Bon Jovi.
The opening single, ‘I Do U’, as well as the second single “If I Say”, had major rotation on MTV and crossed over to the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. With major backing from their record label the band spent much of 1991 on the road touring with White Lion, Trixter, Lynch Mob and Steelheart in the USA, and received a rapturous reception as Extreme’s guests on their autumn UK tour.
This, the band’s first live work outside their own country, served to sharpen their performing abilities, with the charismatic Muriel becoming the visual focus of the band, drawing comparisons to both David Lee Roth and Prince, not least for his multiple costume changes throughout each show. (contributors get the album today)
Tracklist:
01 – Hands on You
02 – Save it for Yourself
03 – Coming Up
04 – Better U
05 – Tonite
06 – Lisa
07 – What Kind of Man
08 – What U See (Is What U Get)
09 – Mama
10 – Just A Little Bit
11 – This Love is FreeFrankie Muriel (Vocals)
Jimmy Griffin (Guitar)
Vito Bono (Drums)
George Postos (Bass)BUY
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38 minutes ago, Geoff said:
Yeah, can’t say it crossed my mind at any point of the exercise.
Zing!
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Man this sucks!
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Screaming Jets - C'Mon
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THE POOR – High Price Deed (2023)
VARIOUS SOURCES -- FEBRUARY 3, 2023
THE POOR are one of Australia’s hardest-working and best bands, formed in the ’80s. Since the release of their first EP in 1992 (produced by Rick Brewster & Bob Spencer from The Angels) and full debut album Who Cares back in 1994, The Poor have been the loveable larrikins that keep on giving.
Even after an extended period between albums, resulting in a 15-year gap between that debut CD and its follow-up Round 1 in 2009 and Round 2 the following year, fans of the band stayed loyal and have been paid back in spades with The Poor’s recent return to the stages and radio stations on the promo trail for their new album ”High Price Deed” which is out today February 3.”High Price Deed” is pure, classic trad bluesy hard rock that doesn’t over stay its welcome or try to be anything more than it is: this just rock, and rock greatly. Think THUNDER meets THE ANGELS, even a bit of THIN LIZZY here and there.
A veteran band in great form from vocals to rhythm section, revitalized by a young guitar wiz which provides a modern sound to their guitar driven rock n’ roll.
This new record contains 12 songs and delivers 45 minutes of melodious, energetic hard rock.
Lead single ‘Payback’s A Bitch’ started this whole cycle and as such deservedly opens the album. And what a way to deliver! The song sees The Poor in all of their anarchic glory, with confronting lyrics and thundering drums just daring you to cross them. Harnessing every ounce of The Poor’s collective pent-up aggression, Payback’s A Bitch is fast, frenetic, with vocalist Skenie refusing to mince his words on topics that are far too often swept under the carpet.
If The Poor were looking to make a statement of intent on album number four then this track rams that point home with the subtlety of a train wreck. Just like a fine wine…
‘Lover’ enters the fray on the soul of the first of what promises to be many crunching guitar riffs before drummer Gavin Hansen thumps his kit and calls the rest of the band into action. It is in stark contrast to the aggressive nature of Payback’s A Bitch, ‘Lover’ is instead a blues-driven and measured track with enough groove and swagger to appeal across the board. Rapid-fire vocals over soaring guitars provide the highlight before young lead guitarist Cox once more fires into action and off we go to rock town again. Not a bad place to be it must be said.
‘Hurricane’ flicks the switch of hard rock, a constant guitar groove laced underneath Skenie’s menacing lyrics that are by now starting to settle in to the album with force. A couple of timing changes here and there keep things interesting, the whole while Cox smashes away at his guitar building tension before the inevitable guitar solo pierces the regularity. It’s almost pop/rock ish in parts but it’s a cool, groovy track that has more balls than most grown men.
A voice-over introduces ‘This Is The Story’ before Cox’s guitars screech in opposition and coax Skenie back into angry mode in a track that appears to be directed at all of those who dare to oppress and desecrate the ideals of which the rock community was founded. This shows yet another side to the hard rock library that is The Poor, with a crushing tone dripping with intent that is perfectly matched by an intense musical score that adds mystery to the track. Moments of bass-driven madness from Matt Whitby combine with Hansen’s frenetic drumming and, of course, demanding guitar work that should see This Is The Story adopted as the voice of reason over oppression.
‘Take The World’ pulls things back a notch, ushering in another hard rocking blues-tinged track that rumbles from first note to last with an underlying sense of menace. It would have been easy and possibly tempting for The Poor to write ten songs like Payback’s A Bitch, safe in the knowledge that 99% of their fans would love every minute of it.
But instead, they have written a collection of songs that is more true to their musical pedigree and for that, they must be respected. The fact that they have taken this “risk” and nailed the living fuck out of it is typical of a band who have lived through every musical revolution to sweep the world in the last 25-plus years and survived with their integrity intact.
‘Goin’ Down’ kicks off with an almost blues-like swagger before Hansen starts pounding the drums and leads Cox headlong into a guitar riff that seems to be a refreshing new focal point of The Poor’s music. ‘Cry Out’ changes tact yet again, with an emotive underlying score that acts as the album’s power ballad. Because every album needs one, right? Starting with a wall of guitar, Cry Out soon pulls back with Skenie pouring his heart out into a beautifully driving track that shows the more accessible side to The Poor’s music. Although this song can be considered a ballad it is still done in the unmistakable style The Poor command on each release. It is an angst-driven tale of hope featuring layered vocals atop stuttering guitars and the typically powerful rhythm section that is the cornerstone of their sound.
A groovy as f@ck bass intro to ‘Lies’ promises something special and The Poor deliver. More blues-based than most of the songs so far, it still has the unmistakable rock DNA that almost dares you to not move in time with the music. Cox wails majestically once more on his strings, summoning all of the smoke-filled, sweat-stained memories of the last few years touring into one moment of magic.
‘I Know It’s Wrong’ breathes to life on the back of Skenie’s isolated vocals that I’m guessing is a song about some of his finer moments in life that he now feels the need to purge. It’s another measured track that has all of the necessary elements for a classic rock number, and then some. With no disrespect to previous guitarist Julian, with Daniel Cox The Poor seem to have found that balance between harmonious victory and venomous intent. He accentuates that point with a well-timed and soaring guitar solo that adds depth and meaning to the soulful memoirs given life through verse.
More guitar introduces ‘Love Shot’, an older song by The Poor given new life on High Price Deed. Originally released on the band’s first EP Rude, Crude and Tattooed in 1992, ‘Love Shot’ has long been a live gem of a track which must be part of the reason the boys have decided to revisit it here. Skenie finally finds full voice on this track, lending an almighty wait before husking into action as the band keeps time in the background.
This is classic The Poor. Moments of ferocity mixed with lashings of subtlety and an overriding sense of contempt that snarls and gyrates its way through a fresh outlook that proves great music is timeless.
Let Me Go kicks back more into straight-out hard rock with a catchy opening that sees Skenie telling all who will listen “I am not your savior”, and this, in my opinion, perfectly captures the essence of High Price Deed.
This album is a more rounded collaboration of the entire band which elevates the tracks beyond the normal meat and potatoes style of Australian rock that The Poor have gradually been cornered into. You can hear each instrument, with the combined output allowing Skenie’s vocals to stand out even more.
The softer acoustic tone of ‘Too Long’ closes out High Price Deed but, contrary to my own popular opinion regarding ballads on a rock album, is a welcome and comforting finale that underlines the fact that this is an album from The Poor, and they don’t ever want to deliver the expected.
It is a nicely subdued way to complete the band’s fourth and most complete full length, and also proves that just because us lovers of hard rock and metal like to get down and dirty whenever possible, we also welcome beauty in its place.
Turn ”High Price Deed” up to 11 and rock out kids. This is classic hard rock at its absolute finest.
Highly Recommended
Tracklist:
01 – Payback’s A Bitch
02 – Lover
03 – Hurricane
04 – This Is The Story
05 – Take the World
06 – Goin’ Down
07 – Cry Out
08 – Lies
09 – I Know It’s Wrong
10 – Love Shot
11 – Let Me Go
12 – Too LongAnthony Skene – vocals, rhythm guitar
Matt Whitby – bass
Gavin Hansen – drums
Daniel Cox – lead guitarBUY
www.merchbar.com/rock-alternative/the-poor/the-poor-high-price-deed-cd- 2
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3 hours ago, KarpetRydOFunk said:
Bring it the fuck on!
Just in time for Summer.
I'm hype for this.
Yeah!! About time!!
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cool....
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33 minutes ago, heavyharmonies said:
Pump It Remix... very laid back compared to the original.
Horrible!!
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1 hour ago, metaltrekman said:
Ive enjoyed their music since the mid 70s. Listening now, and liking what I hear so far.
Good stuff!!
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Forget Steel Panther, listen to this:
▶︎ I Wanna Fuck You In The Mouth | flangipanis (bandcamp.com)
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Killer!!!!!!!!!!!!
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STEEL BREEZE – Can’t Let Go (2023)
VARIOUS SOURCES -- BY BANNED WEBSITE · JANUARY 26, 2023
Harmony Records is releasing today “Can’t Let Go“, a compilation of Sacramento, CA melodic rock / AOR Eighties band STEEL BREEZE. The album feature standalone singles only released as 7” vinyl, rarities and demos recorded during the ’80s, all with very good sound quality.
The band hit the American Top 40 charts with “You Don’t Want Me Anymore” and “Dreamin’ Is Easy” in 1982 and 1983, both from the band’s debut album ‘Steel Breeze’, produced by Kim Fowley. While STEEL BREEZE didn’t make it big after that, they continued recording material and releasing singles.
Among the very enjoyable songs the title track appeared in 1980 as single, ‘Temptation Eyes’ and ‘Never Again’ in 1983 as part of their second LP (here we have the single version), ‘No More Promises’ in 1984, and there’s more tracks taped later.
This is pure ’80s US melodic rock with AOR waves with that unrepeatable sound and magic.
Tracklist:
01 – Try a Little Harder
02 – Heart on the Line
03 – No More Promises
04 – Never Too Late
05 – Survivor
06 – Easy Way Out
07 – Hard to Get
08 – Can’t Let Go
09 – I’m Here
10 – Temptation Eyes
11 – Communication
12 – I’ve Waited a Lifetime
13 – Never Again
14 – I Remember
15 – Where Is the LoveKevin Chalfant, Ric Jacobs – vocals
Ken Goorabian – guitar
Rod Toner – keys
Vinnie Pantaleoni – bass
Barry Lowenthal – drumsBUY
www.amazon.com/dp/B0BSVYVYJH- 2
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2 hours ago, Jez said:
Just settling down to listen to this right now. A band that rarely disappoints
Same!
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Good album!
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52 minutes ago, KarpetRydOFunk said:
So, you're saying it really resonates with you? ;}
Negatively!!
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That Cinderella album sucks dirty goat balls.
New Roxanne
in AOR and Hard Rock
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