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I'm not familiar with "The Great CD Heist of '18". If it's not too painful (which I'm sure it is), it sounds interesting. I didn't have a heist, more of an involuntary purge. It still hurts, but thank Fuck for digital!

Another no skip album IMO. This was a complete unknown for me when I got it back in the day. Never heard of them before and the name was a bit dodgy, but when I saw it was produced by Steve Plunkett, I had to take the risk. I'm glad that I did because this is one of my favourites. Just good party rock. "Stop Breakin' My Broken Heart" is the standout for me.

That's good stuff. Thanks for the heads up.

Yes I did, but I'm very, very surprised to see another album after all the apparent drama involved with the last one.

Does anyone else here have the purple cover?

Yes, I remember Steve as well.

This and "Sweet Oblivion" on April 9 plus whatever else. Should be a good day.

Nice. I enjoyed the first.

I think "One" is possibly their most consistent album.

That's exactly what "Riot Goin' On" is all about.

Bluebird Records in Coburg. I believe the guy's name was Dave.

Interesting, I always thought the purple one was the original.

The Drummer on the right is the tastiest. Followed closely by the red haired Lead Guitarist.

Babylon AD - Slave Your Body. I really, really, really love this track!!! "Stick a needle in my face honey, I still love ya".

I love these guys. I haven't included anything from "Rise" because I'm not as familiar with it as their previous work. This is a selection of my favourite tracks from their earlier albums. A bit of a "Gnostic" theme to their lyrics and artwork, which I always love. Three of these tracks are covers BTW. It's a bloody hard choice, but I think "Through the Years" is my favourite.

I just checked the main site and there's the cover that's featured in the clips, a purple one and a blue one. I didn't know there were three alternate covers. Interesting.

I'm guessing you also have the purple cover.

XYZ - Face Down In the Gutter. I'm not sure if you could class XYZ as a Sleaze band. They sort of straddle that line between Sleaze and Melodic Hard Rock, much like Babylon AD and Steelheart. Having said that, this is most certainly a Sleaze track and possibly the best one ever!

Always loved "Go Go Go".

Another no skip album as far as i'm concerned. I remember getting this one when it was released. Knew nothing about them. I have the purple cover so I at least knew that they looked the part and when I saw that Pat Torpey was on drums jt sealed the deal. There was a great little independent cd store that specialized in our music and they used to let you listen to the albums before purchase. I looked at the track listing and played "Love is Dangerous". I didn’t even get to the chorus before stopping and purchasing the album immediately. I just knew from that minute or so that this was quality. I was vindicated when I got home and listened to the whole thing.

I don't care about fair, I just want to see the bikinis and oil.

Yes. Melania.

Not good. I hope you're recovering now mate. Stay safe. I know it must be hard to perform your usual duties with Cody and Geoff whilst wearing a mask.....just cut a round hole in it.

Yeah, its theme is timeless also. Quite poignant now actually.

They're my four favourites too, BTW.