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L.A. Guns "The Devil You Know" Rage 7/10 Stay Away 8.25/10 Loaded Bomb 6/10 The Devil You Know 7/10 Needle To The Bone 8.5/10 Going High 7.5/10 Gone Honey 7.75/10 Don't Need To Win 8/10 Down That Hole 6/10 Another Season In Hell 8.5/10 Boom 7.25/10 74%

Brand new band from Paul Lidel. From the interwebz: Signed by Perris Records, 99 CRIMES are ready to release their full length debut "99 Crimes" tomorrow. This powerhouse '80s inspired trio is led by current Dangerous Toys and former Dirty Looks guitarist Paul Lidel. Lidel handles both vocals and guitar duties, joined by bassist Jeff Lynn (also lead vocals) and drummer Chris Jordan (ex Miss Crazy), who make for a killer rhythm section. Of note, Lidel was a part of one of the most underrated albums out there — Dirty Looks‘ 'Cool From The Wire' — which should have put the band on the same level back in 1988 as the bigger bands like Dokken, Ratt, etc. Accordingly, with such a strong pedigree behind him, I was very interested in checking out Lidel‘s new band 99 Crimes. Even more interesting was that Lidel is fronting the band. Straight ahead, no gimmick traditional hard rock is what you’ll get from 99 Crimes' music. Just check “Comin’ Down Like Rain”, a perfect example of these guys delivery, catchy, bluesy American hard rock firmly planted in the second half of the '80s hard rock style: groovy, melodic and plenty of bounce. Lidel's way of singing is raw yet in control, always in tune. At first, I thought that Lidel handled all of the lead vocals, but there's a welcomed surprise. Bassist Jeff Lynn performs the leads on some songs, and he's a very melodic hard rock oriented vocalist. Lynn sings on the melodic hard rocker “Avenue”. If someone had told me that Triumph's guitarist Rik Emmett was singing the track with his trademark high pitched voice, I would firmly have believed that it was indeed Emmett handling the lead vocals. A highlight. "Devil In Your Dreams” is a great opening track. In your face straight from the get go, everything you want in a opening track. It checks all the boxes and things just keep rolling from there. “Do It Over” and “9 Pound Hammer” are built on a guitar riff that comes back over and over again. If anything, I would describe 99 Crimes on these tracks as a mixture of classic rock and ’80s hair metal all rolled into one. More midtempo is “Move like That”, driven by a dense riff. It has a head-banging toe tapping sing-a-long chorus which reminds me of Y&T, and smoking solo. Hailing from Texas, 99 Crimes proves that '80s inspired traditional hard rock isn't dead in America. As you might expect from Lidel, you are getting some old school / no frills rock n’ roll and his voice has a real retro ’70s feel to it, very well balanced by Lynn's more melodic approach. The guitar playing is all over, yet doesn’t overplay on the songs. There isn’t one weak track on this album. In fact, all the songs are really good. Highly Recommended 01. Devil in Your Dreams 02. Rumor 03. Comin' Down Like Rain 04. Fool 05. Move Like That 06. Crystal Ball 07. Avenue 08. Blood from a Stone 09. Do It Over 10. Nine Pound Hammer 11. Never Say Never Paul Lidel - guitar, lead vocals Jeff Lynn - bass, lead vocals Chris Jordan - drums PRE ORDER: perrisrecords.com/new_releases/99_crimes___99_crimes .

Did you see this one Geoff?

Who sang and played on that rubbish called a CD??

Being a Mid-Atlantic hard rock fanatic, NASTY HABIT was instantly one of my favorite bands from the East Coast. Hailing from the Maryland area, they often played in Baltimore at The Rage. They finally released their debut EP in 1991 but grunge quickly ended the band. All 5 songs were killer though!! Nasty Habit!!

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Looks like all cardboard sleeves and I take it no booklet for each? Only a thin booklet for all 14 CDs? I want this but I'm not sure if I'll get it or not.

http://melodicrock.com/articles/reviews/2019/03/29/yngwie-malmsteen-blue-lightning-review YNGWIE MALMSTEEN - Blue Lightning (Review) Fri 29 Mar 22% Label: Mascot Artist: Yngwie Malmsteen Categories: Reviews The deluxe edition of Yngwie Malmsteen’s new CD comes with a drinks coaster. I recommend sticking to the regular version and just use the disc instead. Yes, it’s that time of the year again, where we get to investigate Yngwie’s latest musical offering – this time he’s tackling “the blues”. I’m not sure which blues he speaks of – this record has as much in common with the Mississippi Delta or the origins of blues based rock as Steve Perry is to gangsta rap. Look, I know it’s fun to read a bad review and especially one aimed at Yngwie – but it’s not without cause. This album continues the muddy mess that has been every record in recent years where Yngwie is in control of playing, producing and mixing. It’s just bloody awful. The opening title track has wall to wall rhythm with bass reduced to sounding like a distant foghorn dipped in crude oil. There’s no space between instruments and the relentless double kick drum on just about every damn song is completely out of place. Much like Yngwie playing the blues. Just check out Foxey Lady. Widdling intro, brain damaging bass thumping and thrash like double kick drum speed while Yngwie’s “vocals” and continual widdling travel along at half the speed. Doesn’t anyone ever say “dude, this ain’t right?” It’s the same with Purple Haze. Widdle, thump, widdle, thump, wail, widdle – all at double the sensible tempo. How about the utterly classic While My Guitar Gently Weeps – the beautiful, gentle, restrained masterpiece of subtlety and style? Widdle, thump, widdle widdle, wail, double-widdle, triple-widdle. There is zero soul on this album. Yes Yngwie can play like a BMF. Yes, he can widdle faster than the speed of taste, yes he used to be an essential purchase when actually using a producer, a vocalist, a bassist and a drummer (a real band that is). Until he employs a modicum of self-restraint and self-awareness (and a vocalist and a producer etc etc), then I will be here to critique these albums honestly. And honestly, this is more of the same. I’ll score this a 22 – the same number of years since the last great Malmsteen record.

One more for you all...... another good one:

Seems out of stock everywhere I look.

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/ultimate-collection-harem-scarem/33671471 $94.99

My brackets are bleeding badly. With Gonzaga and North Carolina losing, I'm down to a Duke national champion bracket left.

LOVE N REVENGE Sign To RFL Records Fri 29 Mar Artist: Love N Revenge Categories: News Feed The Hair Metal spark ignites as LOVE N’ REVENGE announce that they have inked a Worldwide deal with Pittsburgh based RFL Records. The Glam, Slam, Thank you Maam that the arena rockers deliver is set to launch a full throttle assault in 2019 with a Brand New Single firing off on April 19th. Founder, Damon Kelly (Rockarma), has delivered some of the finest songs available in the genre and is set to take it up another notch by teaming with RFL. Damon adds: “We are absolutely ecstatic about teaming up with RFL Records and together pulling out every asset in our arsenals. The music world these days is so backwards to what it used to be and it's amazing to team up with a top shelf record label that is setting the standards of how it used to be... new wave old school right from worldwide distribution to loading up the tour bus and making sure we get to meet and connect with our fans around the globe on and off stage. Most of all it’s an amazing feeling to know that we are all a family and LNR / RFL will take this to the very top and beyond! Joining two unstoppable forces makes 2019 the official resurrection of pure guitar driven melodic arena rock. See ya on the road” LOVE N' REVENGE has taken the industry by storm in 2017/18 hitting the biggest arenas and festivals around the world. They have shared the stage with the biggest legends such as Bret Michaels, Vince Neil, Dee Snider, Autograph, Firehouse, Warrant, Dokken, Steel Panther and the list goes on. For fans and industry alike, Love N’ Revenge has proven themselves to be a staple, branding themselves as The Resurrection of Pure, Guitar Driven, Melodic, Arena Rock pushing everything they’ve got into every explosive live show, leaving the crowds shocked and mesmorized. With three albums under their belt and the highly anticipated new release slated for fall 2019, this promises to deliver melodic madness and bring the power back to Pure Arena Rock. The boys have only begun their assault on the world and have even been making the time to give back with the healing power of music at Children's Hospitals. Most recently with the Shriner's Hospital For Children in Tampa Bay, Florida. Love N’ Revenge is definitely here to stay. Their class, charm and professionalism on and off the stage, declared them, globally, as one of the hottest acts in 2019. The new, fresh face and sound of Melodic Hard Rock is on a mission to “Bring It” and the masses will soon hear the power of the generation wild. Make no mistake, all eyes are on Love N’ Revenge in 2019 – Arena Rock Will Rise Again! Love N’ Revenge Is: Damon Kelly - Primary Songwriter, Guitars, Vocals John Lisi - Primary Songwriter, Guitars KC Chain - Lead Vocals Tommy John Frustieri - Drums, Vocals Raven Blakkwell - Bass, Vocals Johny Shandruk - FOH Engineer Music Video – “Breathe” For More Info: http://www.lovenrevenge.com/ http://www.lovenrevenge-epk.com https://www.facebook.com/lovenrevengerock/ www.rflrecords.com https://www.facebook.com/rflrecordsroxx/ Share this: Tags: Love N Revenge Damon Kelly HEARTS

This track could have easily been on any of their recent discs. Love it!

I uploaded this so it will probably get axed but enjoy while you can!

Good stuff and HOT CHICKS!!

So you're a Caitlyn Jenner fan I take it!!

I wish I could get out there Dave. My epileptic seizures don't allow me to drive.

Geesh..... I thought this tired thread died years ago. Great idea early on but now..... so over it!

It's a bit muffled but it doesn't bother be that much. I really dig "Needle To The Bone".

And I agree about Wendy...... tranny tranny tranny!!

I have hated Donny & Marie since I was young. One sound of her voice and I can't take it!!