Hardcore, Punk & Heavy Metal > Psychobilly Hardcore, Punk & Heavy Metal

Psychobilly nutters give it their all

Advantages: It's fun, frenetic and takes you back to brighter days
Disadvantages: If you weren't around then, maybe you won't understand

These were the days...psychobilly gigs were sell outs everywhere and possibly the finest purveyors were King Kurt. With their now infamous drinking competitions starting the shows it was purely about entertainment and having a good time. Okay so maybe the live action feel can never truly be encapsulated on record (and now CD) but there has to be some way of listening to such fantastic, fun and frenetic music at home, in the car or, even better, ...
...too seriously there are some serious party belters here. Okay so maybe this doesn't include early classics such as Destination Zululand or Zulu Beat but try keeping your feet still to Alcoholic Rat, Road to Rack and Ruin and Billy. It's just not possible! King Kurt played Rock City the other week. I'm not sure how many of the original members feature but if they pop round my way again, I'll be there! It's made me wish I had enough hair to form ...

stokedirector 22.12.2006 · Read full review
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Review of Big Cock - King Kurt

First and best

Advantages: Original, Interesting
Disadvantages: Some song can seem a little similar

This was back before the lead singer Dave Williams died, and they have gone downhill since. This album is very raw and heavy, but was unlike other bands at the same time. The biggest hit from this album was track 2 'Bodies'. This song is very aggressive but also catchy and original. This album doesn't have a single song that i dislike, this may be due to the fact that there is a strong element that is consistent between such as the guitar sounds. ...

seemewheelie 15.11.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Sinner - Drowning Pool

The turning point

Advantages: Original, Quality recording, Amazing Lyrics
Disadvantages: None

For me this is the point at which megadeth turned from good to amazing. There is not a song on this album that i dislike, but for me the best tracks are 'Skin O' My Teeth', 'Symphony Of Destruction' and 'High Speed Dirt'. At this point in Megadeths career they had the best line up yet, which was Dave Mustaine, David Ellefson, Marty Friedman and Nick Menza. This album was so much more than i ever thought Megadeth was capable of, and is a must have ...

seemewheelie 15.11.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Countdown To Extinction - Megadeth

Consistent High Energy Album

Advantages: Catchy, High Energy, Poetic
Disadvantages: Not the best vocals

...the California based punk legends and will probably always be my favorite Ranicd album. It is consistently catchy and energizing from the first song to the last, and definately contains some of their best hits such as "Time Bomb" and "Ruby Soho". The lyrics are meaningful and nostalgic, commemorating lost friends, fun times with past band members, and memories of growing up together. Tim Armstrong, the lead singer and main songwriter, shows himself ...
...as "As Wicked" and "Junkie Man" which both tell stories of people living tough lives. While a stunning voice had never been one of Tim's strengths, the catchy chorus lines and poetic lyrics seem to make up for anything lacked in vocals and he still manages to carry a tune. His raspy voice almost seems fitting as he sings of gritty life in the city and the hardships of growing up. In conclusion, if you enjoy good songwriting or are looking for a fun ...

NowhereKid22890 13.11.2009 · Read full review

Review of And Out Come The Wolves - Rancid

Lamb of God - Sacrament

Advantages: High - octane high - tension music with brilliant individual performances
Disadvantages: Some tracks are so good that they show the others up as weaker

Sacrament is a very solid beast indeed with little to complain about, if anything. Walk with me in hell - Excellent track with such a huge shout along value that you can't go wrong. Harmonies are full of tension and the drumming is excellent, a theme throughout the album. Again we rise - Same as previous track summary just different music. This is really pumping music. Redneck - The sore thumb in the album, no less excellent than the rest but ...
...hell with awesome riffs, drumming but it is of a different character to the rest. An oddity in the context of this album Pathetic - Now we go back to the high tension and what was said before can be said here. Foot to throat - Solid track, one of the weaker points Descending - Along with the first track and the next track this is the standout track. So much tension and anger here, the vocals of Randy screaming 'Descending' is so full of energy. ...

Frago 09.11.2009 · Read full review

Review of Sacrament (Parental Advisory) [PA] - Lamb Of God