Dave Stewart - Ringmaster General Audio CD

Ringmaster General music CDs After a frustrating major-label stint, Hot Hot Heat reignite some of their spark on Future Breeds, the band's first album for an indie since their breakthrough Make Up the Breakdown. While the group's undeniable pop skills made them seem like an ideal choice for the big leagues, there's always been something too contrary about Hot Hot Heat to churn out radio-friendly unit shifters. In their own studio and on a much smaller imprint, they're back where they belong, and it's apparent even on Future Breeds' least successful moments. Their geeky energy comes back with a vengeance on ...

Ringmaster General CD music Obituary returns after a three-year layoff from the studio just as heavy as ever, and not much different. Back from the Dead is another collection of detuned, heavy riffs backed by powerful drumming, and John Tardy's vocals still sound as if he is in immense pain. Ultimately, though, it's the riffs that matter on an Obituary record, not sweeping stylistic overhauls, and Back from the Dead delivers exactly what longtime listeners are looking for, even if other listeners might be turned off by the lack of dynamic contrasts. ~ Steve Huey 1997 album from the US death metal band ...