Melodic Hard Rock Song of the Day

[Captain Howdy]

 

[Darkstone]

Sic Vikki - I Don't Want Nobody But Yours.

I remember buying this CD in '93 not knowing anything about them.

Turning it over and seeing Steve Plunkett as producer sealed the deal. 

The album is definitely one of the unsung Masterpieces of the genre.

 

 

[Darkstone]

Here's one more.

 

 

[Captain Howdy]

On 4/9/2024 at 9:27 AM, Darkstone said:

Sic Vikki - I Don't Want Nobody But Yours.

I remember buying this CD in '93 not knowing anything about them.

Turning it over and seeing Steve Plunkett as producer sealed the deal. 

The album is definitely one of the unsung Masterpieces of the genre.

 

 

The weird thing is, I remember a review of either the album or the band themselves in Kerrang or RAW back when this came out, and it was titled something like Sons of Autograph. It didnt really mean that much to me as had never even heard of Autograph at the time (my first introduction to them was 2002 in the soundtrack to the game GTA Vice City).

I seem to remember there was some reference to them sounding like Ratt as well, but I may be confusing it with another review. I did pick this up probably in the late 90s quickly followed by the second album, so I still had not even heard Autograph at this point, but I sure as shit did not see the Ratt comparison.

Loved the debut felt kinda meh about the sophomore effort.

[Captain Howdy]

I have always been an Elton John fan, even before I was a rock fan, but mostly only listened to the big hits that were on the radio. When I heard about the Two Rooms tribute album and saw JBJ was on it, I waited til it dropped in price and picked up a copy. i had never actually heard the song Levon before, so was totally new to me.

I fell in love with this cover, and due to that this song is now possibly my fave EJ song as well.

Wont be to everyones taste here, but ya cant please everyone

 

[Darkstone]

1 minute ago, Captain Howdy said:

Loved the debut felt kinda meh about the sophomore effort.

Me too.

I don't get the RATT comparison at all. I always got a Danger Danger vibe from these guys.

 

[lettard]

13 hours ago, Captain Howdy said:

Loved the debut felt kinda meh about the sophomore effort.

Yeah debut was great...2nd album was shit tbh

[GarrisonDreams]

Here's one helluva killer track!

 

[Mr.AOR]

 

[Captain Howdy]

4 hours ago, lettard said:

Yeah debut was great...2nd album was shit tbh

Only song I even remotely cared for was the opening track, From my window, but even that was piss weak compared to the debut.

[lettard]

2 hours ago, GarrisonDreams said:

Here's one helluva killer track!

 

From a killer album too  

[Darkstone]

4 hours ago, GarrisonDreams said:

Here's one helluva killer track!

 

One of the best ever. 

[Darkstone]

Three songs from the killer "Von Groove" '92 album "Once in a Lifetime".

A great band that features a Drummer as Lead Vocalist. 

There's a few examples of that, but it's fairly uncommon. 

 

 

 

 

[Captain Howdy]

1 hour ago, Darkstone said:

Three songs from the killer "Von Groove" '92 album "Once in a Lifetime".

A great band that features a Drummer as Lead Vocalist. 

There's a few examples of that, but it's fairly uncommon. 

 

 

 

 

Love Once is not enough. I remember buying the Japanese version around 2002/2003 as I saw it cheap on eBay. Friend of mine had a radio show at the time and she would often play Lily so though I would give them a go even though it wasn't on this album. Bought their entire catalogue except Mission man, seeing as it was essentially the same album as Chameleon. Then they just seemed to vanish off the face of the Earth.

Only other singing drummers I can think of off the top of my head are Ted Poley, Paulina Villarreal, Micky Dolenz, Karen Carpenter, Don Henley, Ringo Starr (although saying he sang is stretching it), Roger Taylor & Phi Collins.

Of course their are drummers who left drumming to sing like Dave Grohl.

 

[Darkstone]

27 minutes ago, Captain Howdy said:

Only other singing drummers I can think of off the top of my head are Ted Poley, Paulina Villarreal, Micky Dolenz, Karen Carpenter, Don Henley, Ringo Starr (although saying he sang is stretching it), Roger Taylor & Phi Collins.

Of course their are drummers who left drumming to sing like Dave Grohl.

Here's another surprising one,

Keith Slack from Steelhouse Lane.

A Drummer by trade who filled in one night for an AWOL Vocalist with an older band.

Pre Steelhouse Lane of course.

[Darkstone]

Another classic Drummer/Vocalist combo.

 

 

 

 

[Captain Howdy]

 

[lettard]

6 minutes ago, Captain Howdy said:

 

Was just listening to this cd yesterday...great minds eh? (maybe not  )

[lettard]

3 hours ago, Darkstone said:

Three songs from the killer "Von Groove" '92 album "Once in a Lifetime".

Great album...classic imho 

[Captain Howdy]

5 hours ago, lettard said:

Was just listening to this cd yesterday...great minds eh? (maybe not  )

I keep meaning to pick up the album, but had that song since the early 90s on a Metal Hammer compilation.

[Darkstone]

Love.Might.Kill. - Xtc.

Great band, Great track, Great album.

 

 

 

[Mr.AOR]

Yesterday at work i decided to give a few albums i hadn't listened to in a while a spin, they were as follows, and all KILLER!!! imho, here's a track from each...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Darkstone]

Where the fuck is Matti Alfonzetti? 

It's been a while since I've heard anything about him. He should be more prominent. 

One the the best Vocalists in the business.

Here's a couple. One early, one later, both quality. 

 

 

 

 

[Captain Howdy]

14 hours ago, Darkstone said:

Where the fuck is Matti Alfonzetti? 

It's been a while since I've heard anything about him. He should be more prominent. 

One the the best Vocalists in the business.

Here's a couple. One early, one later, both quality. 

 

 

 

 

I think he had mostly been doing stuff with Skintrade in recent times, but he did post on FB a month or so ago that they were laying the band to rest.

"ALL GOOD THINGS MUST COME TO AN END,,,,,

As of yesterday we have decided to disband and to put Skintrade to its final rest. We want to sincerely thank our fans for sticking with us throughout the years and we have nothing but respect and love for you guys.This is a joint and completely amicable decision by all members of the band . We look forward to seeing you all again in some other shape or form soon .

Peace , love and respect

Skintrade"

 

He also did what I think was a solo album back in 2021 called Shake my blood. Only physical copies were available at shows, otherwise digital only and he says he does not know if he will have anymore copies made.

[Captain Howdy]