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Extreme's self-titled 1989 debut made the Boston quartet quite a "buzz band" in the hard rock underground, but it wasn't until their sophomore release one year later, PORNOGRAFFITI, that the band scored their breakthrough hit. In the spring of '91, the lovely acoustic ballad "More than Words" was released as a single, and instantly became a smash hit (nearly a year after PORNOGRAFFITI was first released). And while they scored another hit with the similarly styled "Hole Hearted," Extreme's new pop fans must have been surprised when they heard the rest of the album, which was comprised mostly of hard rock/heavy metal tunes.
The album was also the band's first stab at writing a concept album--it dealt with the media's subtle yet constant use of sex in advertising and it's effect on the public. If you're in the mood for rock with a progressive edge and loaded with six-string wizardry (courtesy of Nuno Bettencourt), just check out "Decadence Dance," "When I'm President," "Get the Funk Out," It('s A Monster)," "He Man Woman Hater," and the title track.
Recording information: Courtlen Studios, Hanson, MA; Scream Studios, Studio City, CA.
Extreme: Gary Cherone (vocals); Nuno Bettencourt (guitar, keyboards, percussion, background vocals); Pat Badger (bass, background vocals); Paul Geary (drums, percussion).
Personnel: Gary Cherone (vocals, background vocals); Nuno Bettencourt (guitar, piano, keyboards, percussion, background vocals); Dweezil Zappa (guitar); Joel Peskin, Pete Christlieb (tenor saxophone); Chuck Findley, Bob Findley (trumpet); Bill Watrous (trombone); Dick Hyde (bass trombone); Pat Badger (bass guitar, background vocals); Paul Geary (drums, percussion).
best rock album & best guitarist all the time i can't tell by words.. just hear this album to max volume, hear all the song esp. guitar sound & imagine how nuno play! Awesome guitarist n awesome band! BEST ROCK ALBUM ALL THE TIME!! Submitted by gregge_batijava (jakarta, indonesia) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
what a guitar player this album is full of great guitar. nuno is a great musician. his guitar solo in get the funk out sends chills up my spine. this is a perfect guitar solo, i am sure if you know your guitar and musicianship you will agree, if you don't go back to your room and just give up. this is the stuff us guitar people want to hear, better off just keep listening to your alvin and the chipmunks albums and grow up. this album is great from start to finish. all songs are good. hope you enjoyed my review. cya Submitted by halenroth84 (thunder bay, ontario canada) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
great album the songs "Get The Funk Out" and "More Than Words" are even worth the money you pay for the album! Submitted by mastadownloada (Mars, Sol Star System) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
highly underrated band Extreme was one of those bands who, for the most part, rocked and rocked well. Like some other groups (Mr. Big, Night Ranger), they had a huge smash hit ballad and that's the way most people thought of them. Pornograffitti is a pretty good cd filled with a mix of styles, mostly hard rock with lots of great vocals and a touch of funk. WHEN I FIRST KISSED YOU is a nice song but out of place (although it certainly demonstrates they were multi-faceted). I think their self-titled debut was just as good, if not better. Their best album, in my opinion, was "III SIDES TO EVERY STORY," (which, sadly, I don't even see as available on this site). If you get a chance to check it out, I highly recommend you do. Submitted by liquidtenor (Kansas City,MO) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
a must have for exteme fans the best album by them.all the songs grow on you. a must have for early nineties fans... Submitted by a reviewer (crabtree, pa) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
best rock album & best guitarist all the time
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