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Advantages: A must-have for true fans
Disadvantages: Not much new material

This 5-CD box set was released by the band (and it really does seem to have been approved by the band rather than the usual record company cash-in) as a tribute to Bon Scott. The title is apparently what Bon would have called his solo album, had he ever released one. In addition to the 5 CDs, there is a glossy 48-page brochure with a brief band history, plenty of quotes from Bon and the boys, previously unseen photographs (as well as a cracker inside ...
...full Highland dress), and reproductions of hand-written lyrics by Mr. Scott. In addition we are treated to a poster, temporary tattoo, sticker, guitar pick and a really cool keyring/bottle opener. The discs themselves comprise the following: "Back In Black" – remastered in a gatefold sleeve. "Live From The Atlantic Studios" – yes, the same one I bought on vinyl last year. D'oh! At least the full introduction and closing remarks are included to ...

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The Misfits Coffin Box Set

Advantages: Almost the entire song catalog
Disadvantages: Doesn`t include Blue Christmas track

...you want all those cool Misfits songs but you don`t want to pay an arm & a leg for them ? Well feast your eyes on this fiendish beauty . This box set is jammed packed with almost every Misfits song that they ever recorded and it includes the hard to find on original vinyl the songs Ratt Fink Cough Cool Who killed Marilyn Mephisto Waltz This box set contains all of the following ......... 1) 4 Cds 2) An enamel pin 3) A booklet with lyrics ...
...all you fans of The Misfits , Samhain or Danzig . The Misfits started out way back in 1977 with their first hit single Cough/ Cool and have had a huge cult following ever since . The above songs that are in this box set are a very important part of the New Jersey punk scene & era . Although they are somewhat together after almost 30 years , it`s still not the same feeling as when lead singer Glenn Danzig was with this great classic punk band . ...

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'Bow Down' to the 'Four Horsemen'

Advantages: Metallica are back, fantastic partly-thrashing progressive riff based metal music with a contemporary touch
Disadvantages: Awful mixing has destroyed dynamics adding severe digital distortion with too much compression used

...song in the context of Death Magnetic, but it sits in the lower tier of this CD. So when this album hit, people really weren't expecting the shocker of an album I have here in my hands (Shocking in both very good and bad ways)! So that brings me onto my humongous review of the album after my brief history lesson, first I will talk a bit about the sound of the album and sum it up with one word. Yes, you got that right, ONE WORD! 'Death Magnetic' ...
...the albums main topic is Death and Suicide, hence the dirty dark production and evil sound we have on this CD. The chorus that blows 'Enter Sandman' off the face of the earth astonishingly catches you out at 2 minutes and 24 seconds "Hunt you down without mercy, hunt you down all nightmare long. Feel us breathe upon your face. Feel us shift, every move we trace…." This is unbelievable, probably their best chorus from at least the last 15 years, ...

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Rage Against The Machine Album Review

Advantages: Hard, unconventional rock
Disadvantages: An acquired taste

Rap-Metal group Rage Against the Machine released their self-titled debut album in 1992, but the music is just as relevant today as it was back then. Songs like 'Take the Power Back' and 'Freedom' are about individual exploitation by the cultural, social, and political systems in society, and how the people must be willing to rise up and overcome such oppression. You may have also recently heard about the small matter of 'Killing in the Name' beating ...
...when you first listen to Rage is that they mean business. The whole album is intended to provide voice to the silent minority: Those individuals that feel neglected and abused are given hope through the band's resonant, unashamed, confrontational expression. Guitarist Tom Morello's anomalous riffs, rhythmic special effects and extended tapping techniques were some of the most powerful sounds to come from a guitar in that era, and remain unchallenged ...

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Captain Morgans Revenge

Advantages: Pirate metal just rules
Disadvantages: one iffy song

Alestorm Captain Morgans Revenge Alestorm are a pirate metal band from Perth, Scotland. Captin Morgans Revenge was released last year (2008) with Napalm records. The Band Christopher Bowes - Lead/Backing Vocals, Keyboards, Tin Whistle Gavin Harper - Lead/Rhythm/Acoustic Guitars, Jew's Harp, Additional Drums, Tambourine; Backing Vocals Dani Evans - Bass Guitars Migo Wagner - Session Drums; Backing Vocals The band are awesome pirate metal is one great ...
...Track Two Captain Morgans Revenge 5/5 This is a brilliant track, infact it is better than brilliant! I love the guitarring its really catching and the drums are excellent. Lyrics are immense and stick in your head 'So have no fear and dont look back the afterlife awaits' I love that line espesially I dont know why. The track in itself is just indescribable to be honest, its probably one of the best songs I have heard from this band. Track Three The ...

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Review of Captain Morgan's Revenge - Alestorm