Blue Oyster Cult Spectres CD

 Every bit as good as Agents Of Fortune
I bought this album because I feared it would go into the "Out Of Print" category, like so much other great groups CD's. Look at the price! I figured, "what do I have to Lose", you get Godzilla & R U Ready To Rock. It took a couple of times of listening to it, but it is one of BOC's best. "I Love The Night" is one of those songs, that I don't remember ever getting any air play, but is still a great song.
Submitted by Nilez (Bristol, CT) 
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 Blue Oyster Cult's Best Album
SPECTRES is Blue Oyster Cult's best album. The songs are all great, except for the last one, "Nosferatu." The band seemed to be moving away from darker rock towards a more pop-oriented style here, and the results are wonderful.
Submitted by Adam (Suffern NY USA)
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 Excellent and underplayed
I'm a but new to the Cult but I do know that this is one of the finest rock albums of all time. BOC released this way back in 1977 and it has aged quite well. 1. Godzilla- 4/5 Although a good, rocking song, Godzilla is, along with stairway to heaven, one of the most overplayed songs in the history of rock. This doesnt make it bad though, it was a turning point in Blue Oyster Cult's career and I am thankfull for this. 2. Golden age of leather- 5/5 This may be one of the most underated songs in the cult's career. It is incredible all the way through; from the barber-shop-music beginning to the rocking end. 3. Death valley nights- 4/5 Another excellent track. This has great riffs from beginning to end. This has the epic feel of a conclusion song. 4. Searchin' for Celine- 4.5/5 This is a great track. It also shows the influence of the pop-culture at the time; it has a 'mild' disco beat through out but this doesnt make it cheesy, just more up-beat. 5. Fireworks- 3.5/5 Probably the weakest track on the album. But it isnt bad at all; some parts are interesting and pretty while others are simply boring. 6. R.U. ready 2 rock- 4.5/5 Another commercial hit but also a really original number. Live performances have out-done this version of the song with pure brute strength but this one is probably the smoothest. 7. Celestial the queen- 5/5 This is my personal favorite track on the album. It includes imaginative synthisizer, theme, and musicianship. Enough said. 8. Goin' through the motions- 4/5 This is an interesting little ditzy that has a late 60's melody to it. Probably the most out of place here but it is still a good listen. 9. I love the night- 4.5/5 I think that this song is technically the best here. This has a very dark, depressing feel to it. I dont know if it's just me but when I listen to BOC I get the feeling that I'm listening to Pink Floyd... 10. Nosferatu- 5/5 Finally at the end, we come to this incredible conclusion. Although this is a rather raw take, it is very melodic and depressing, never ommiting a chance at a soaring guitar run... I reccomend this album to beginners for the band and for people who listen to Pink Floyd.
Submitted by Gus Fogle (The woods)
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 a great album from b.o.c. that NEEDS REMASTERING !
spectres is a great album, in my opinion it is one of their best mid to late period efforts. this album along with mirrors, some enchanted evening, cultosaurus erectus,on your feet or onyour knees, fire of unknown origin,extra terrestrial live,and finally revolution by night need remastering treatment as soon as possible!
Submitted by mc bilmar (illinios u.s.a)
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 b.o.c. at their best
one of the upper echelon b.o.c. albums, even though if i hear godzilla one more time i'll vomit day-glo. other standouts include nosferatu, golden age of leather, death valley nights and celestial the queen, all top notch b.o.c songs filled with heavy, catchy music, bizarre lyrics and the overall feel that make blue oyster cult a unique oasis in a sea of corporate 70's rock
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