Beneath The Shadows - TSOL

Advantages: Great insight into Orange County Punk, and early Goth
Disadvantages: none really, the two EP's combined contrast oddly, but thats a good thing in my opinion

...rapid tempo changes, and the classic fills which are consistent through many tracks on the album. Other albums by T.S.O.L.: Who's Screwin' Who? (2005) Divided We Stand (2003) Disappear (2001) Anticop (2001) Live 91 (1991) T.S.O.L. - Man & Machine / Peace Through Power (1990) Thoughts of Yesterday 1981-1982 (1988) Revenge (1986) Change Today? (1984) Beneath The Shadows (1982) Weathered Statues (1982) Dance With Me (1981) This album scratches the surface on the different sides of T.S.O.L. however it does set you up for a good view into the Orange County punk scene, and also the developing gothic genre. I have great knowledge on punk and its aftershocks, and I don't think you can claim to be punk without owning this album, so to get a glimpse of punk, while it was great and coated... Read review

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Advantages: Fantastic!
Disadvantages: None!

...In The Beginning.... Over 40 years ago, Cliff Richard's backing band, The Shadows, (now consisting of Hank Marvin, Bruce Welch and Brian Bennett), had the number one hit, 'Apache' (UK No. 1 for six weeks and helped inspire artists such as Eric Clapton and Mark Knopfler). This was the start of a hugely successful music career and now, the band has reunited for the first time in 15 years for their final tour. Promoting their new album, The Shadows and their millions of fans, will celebrate being one of the most talented bands in the history of British music. Their new album features all their previous hits, and a new track called 'Life Story', which was the last song ever written by Jerry Lordan, who wrote earlier hits such as 'Apache' and 'Wonderful Land'. Track Listing:- Disc 1: Apache Man Of Mystery Shadoogie '83 Shindig... Read review

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Advantages: A CD that can be listened to anytime, anywhere.
Disadvantages: Just a couple of weak tracks

...In this CD we have what is arguably the very best of Shadows music. Originally released in 1961 and 1962 respectively, what we have here is their first two albums rolled into one, THE SHADOWS and OUT OF THE SHADOWS, making it good value for money. The first album sees the group with their original line-up of Hank Marvin,Jet Harris,Bruce Welch and Tony Meehan; while in the second Jet and Tony are replaced by Brian Bennett on drums and Brian Locking on bass guitar. It was this change of line-up that altered the Shadows sound to what we recognise today. Previous to this the group had a raw, rocky edge to it, emphasised by Jet Harris's style of bass playing, and Tony Meehan's penchant for playing a highly-tuned snare drum. The bass playing of Brian Locking never matched the dynamics of Harris, and Brian Bennett's style was... Read review

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