Forever Rock 'N' Roll [Digipak] - Various Artists

Advantages: Fun music, fun lyrics
Disadvantages: A bit rude

...Rock N Roll Cleopatra is a compilation album of some of Wayne/Jayne County's finest tracks. The album tends to focus on Wayne County pre-sex change years and full conversion to Jayne. Wayne was an interesting chap who took part in the famous Stonewall Inn riots, was an influential figure on Daid Bowie's Diamond Dogs tour and album, was an integral part of the early punk rock scene and worked as a DJ at CBGB's. O Often seen as a bit of a novelty act, I think that Wayne County & The Electric Chairs were highly under-rated and this album churns out enjoyable track after track often in various styles. The album shows a great range of styles, emotions and most of all in a light-hearted enjoyable humurous albeit somewhat crass way. Whether it's upbeat rock n roll, glam rock, punk, new wave ((Man Enough to Be A Woman) or even a couple... Read review

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Advantages: Rock and roll....comedic style!
Disadvantages: Disadvantages?!

...The world of rock music may be constantly changing with bands taking styles and "combining" them accordingly etc......however "comedy rock" was never really mastered, unless you count Spinal Tap! Tenacious D certainly seem to be the front-runners, however may I throw another band into the equation - Art Brut Released earlier this year, "Bang Bang Rock & Roll" is the band's debut album and vocalist Eddie Argos certainly seems to have, on first impressions, startling similarities to Mike Skinner of The Streets's "talking" style of vocals, combined with raw, rash rock and roll. Is he really talking? Or as I'm sure the band would agree; singing in a style that is so ground-breaking that we simpletons cannot understand it. Opening track "Formed a Band" does actually explain his vocal style to some extent - "this is my singing voice, it... Read review

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Advantages: Great head banging action to be had!
Disadvantages: Some tracks a bit repetitive

...Being a supporter of the band HIM - and back in the day a little bit of an obsessive fan, it must be said - I went to see them live as a late birthday present. Their guitarist, dread locked and extremely thin, Mikko Lindstrom, to me, stole the show; his edgy, passionate guitar riffs simply made the performance and kept the fans driven all night long. Upon my return from my live experience, I began to get more interested in the band, learning about their inspirations and stories from life on the road. Then, I heard about a HIM side project called 'Daniel Lioneye', the band's 'sleaze rock' record. Curious, I soon got the album. Lets just say I was shocked at what I was hearing... Track number one 'The King of Rock 'N Roll' I recognised as the opening theme tune to cult MTV show 'Viva La Bam'. The raunchy electric guitar... Read review

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