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Recorded, apparently, at the House of Blues in Chicago in 1997 (at least, if the MC's introduction and picture of a backstage pass is anything to go by), Live is something of a time killer from the band. If nothing else, it's a nice enough document of the late-'90s version of the group on stage. Given how much Enuff Z'Nuff's recorded work relies on a balance of subtler and full-on approaches, Live understandably concentrates on the latter side -- there aren't any overdubs, backward tapes, or the like here. As such, the foursome comes out sounding more like Cheap Trick and poppier Buzzcocks than the Beatles -- it's all about electric flash and entertainment first and foremost. The song selection is the most disappointing thing of all -- a little over half the selections come from the first two albums, while nothing from the fantastic Tweaked or the enjoyable Seven, both far more recent, turns up. As a demonstration of the band's staying ability, Live therefore falls quite short, making Enuff Z'Nuff sound more like a nostalgia act than anything else. If anything, Live shows that John Monaco can pull off lead guitar solos and all, though he's easily the most conventional part of the band. He's good, just not spectacularly unique or striking, and sometimes his contributions are fairly obvious yank 'em/crank 'em efforts that call to mind the original attempts to sell the group as a hair band. Ricky Parent does a great job on drums, though, and as for Donnie Vie and Chip Z'Nuff, they're once again the perfect pair up front, as much a team as role models Lennon and McCartney (the cover of "Revolution" being the latest homage to their heroes). A fair amount of the applause sounds suspiciously dubbed in -- but if it worked for Kiss, who's complaining? ~ Ned Raggett
Enuff Z-Nuff: Donnie Vie (vocals, guitar, piano); Chip Znuff (vocals, 12-string bass); Monaco (guitar); Ricky Parent (drums).
Additional personnel: Derek Frigo (guitar); Vikki Foxx (drums). Live Review
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Purchase Live CD To buy, Click on price to add to cart | Mercyful Fate Time CD (1994) Reissue
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Like its predecessor (the comeback disc In the Shadows), Time has a mostly original Mercyful Fate lineup delivering strong material that might not exactly stand up to the group's best early-'80s work, but still packs a nasty horror-metal punch. As always, the distinctive frontman King Diamond leads the way on Time with his epic (if a little silly) lyrics and bizarre vocal range that defined the group's sound. Often overshadowed by Diamond's theatrics, the other bandmembers (guitarist Hank Sherman, bassist Sharlee D'Angelo, and relative newcomer Snowy Shaw on drums) do their usual fine job cranking out retro and near thrash metal riffs with biting precision. The sprawling "Lady in Black" is a clear standout, with its superior guitar grooves and relatively melodic and intelligible vocals. Other choice cuts include the crushing ...
| | Def Leppard On Through The Night CD (1980)
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After spending a few years honing their chops playing bars in England, the members of Def Leppard released their first full-length album, ON THROUGH THE NIGHT, in 1980. Though the young band (all the members were either in their early 20s or still teenagers) was an exciting live draw, on record, Def Leppard ...
| | Raven Live At The Inferno CD (1984)
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| | Portishead CD (1997)
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Like Soul II Soul a few years before them, Portishead spearheaded a revolution in both pop and dance music by introducing a distinctive new groove. Portishead was at the vanguard of the '90s trip-hop onslaught, and after a three-year respite, they return with a self-titled second album to reclaim the trip-hop crown. Beth Gibbons is on her way to becoming the Billie Holiday of electronica, retaining a stoic, laconic tone while recounting tales of despair and emotional upheaval.
The lazy, spacious beats that are the band's trademark provide just the right combination of urgency and tranquility to underscore the emotional contradictions at the core of Portishead's music. Adrian Utley's delightfully creepy guitar and keyboard work adorns the proceedings ...
| | Enuff Z' Nuff CD (1989)
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Often overlooked because of their role in the ill-fated hair-metal craze of the late '80s, Enuff Z'nuff actually shares more common ground with power-pop luminaries Cheap Trick and Badfinger than with the lipstick-and-leather crowd. Their self-titled major label debut boasts one of the best power-pop singles of the late '80s with "New Thing," which features Donnie Vie's raspy vocals set against a backdrop of whimsical guitar-powered melody. "For Now" captures more of the same magic that makes "New Thing" so refreshing, while "Fly High Michelle" reveals the band's fondness for psychedelic ballads. The contemplative "I Could Never Be Without You" shows a serious streak that offsets the obviously lighthearted ...
| | Enuff Z' Nuff Paraphernalia CD (1999)
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Accepting the fact that they're unlikely to become anything bigger than a cult band has actually done wonders for Enuff Z'Nuff. Instead of shooting for the stars, they're simply working on their craft, sharpening their melodic skills and trying different things. They've returned to hard rock, but haven't left their popcraft or studio mastery behind. In turn, Paraphernalia is their best album since Tweaked. Where that album found the band exploring their dark side, this is a lighter album that has a winning mixture of rockers, pop tunes and ballads, with nothing more in mind than having ...
| | Eden Journey Home CD (2008)
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| | Carey Expensive Hobby Ziegler Short Stories CD (2003)
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| | Motionpilots CD (2008)
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Like tiny stalagmites and stalactites, the MotionPilots have been growing in the caves of the music scene for the last few years. The recent addition of DJ Rickerd on drums in early 2007 completed the puzzle. DJ, Dash, Reilly, and Eric are the cohesive energy that will melt snow in the winter and kill grass in the summer. With victory in four out of four battle of the bands and a recording deal with A440 studios, they went into the studio to record the tracks of what would become their debut CD. As Producer Chris W. Langer put it, "It is the most raw, heart felt rock/groove album I have done in a long time”. Langer is best known for ...
| | Tierra Cali Mas Alla De La Distancia CD (2008)
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| | Drama Gangsta Grillz, Vol. 17 CD (2008)
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| | Sin Mas Cuatro Clavos CD (2008) (Import) Import
$26.29 | | Superficials Lights CD (2008)
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So you’re sitting in a bar. Maybe it’s a dive in the rust belt with sticky floors. Maybe it’s a watering hole in the Bible belt with stock car fenders hanging from the walls. Or maybe it’s one of those places where you need a belt to get in, where people come to “see and be seen.” But for whatever reason, you’re there, enjoying a beverage, be it a $10 martini or a $2 can of Pabst Blue Ribbon. All of a sudden, you hear music. It sounds familiar, but you know you’ve never heard it before. You investigate. Soon, you’re in a room full of people watching a band, a scenario you’re no stranger to. However, there’s something different about this crowd. You can’t seem to figure it out. The folks are from many different walks of life. Are they relatives? Friends? Surely not all of them. Some are wearing khakis. Some are wearing Stetsons. They are old and young…chic and geek…and they’re all singing along. You decide to stick around for a just a little bit, maybe 10 minutes or so. An attractive fan makes their way to the bar for a drink. You realize that it’s the perfect icebreaker when you ask: “Who’s the band?” and they respond: “The Superficials.” As you chat, you learn that the band is made up of songwriters from Nashville. They’re somewhat new as a whole, but each of them have been performers for a while. As the conversation breaks from time to time, your attention reverts to the stage, and you notice how much fun the band seems to be having. Even the between-song banter is amusing, as they entertain the audience with anecdotes about everything from flat-sharing in London to hand-fasting in Seattle. You like their sound, but it’s hard to categorize. You feel that almost any prefix put in front of “Rock” or “Country” would do...Folk, Alternative, Classic, Whatever. Eventually, the 10 minutes you planned to stay turns into an hour, and the group is doing their ...
| | Piano CD (2008) (Import) Import
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