Alpha Galates- A Stimulus for Reason - Album Of The week

Bought this thru I-Tunes and it is as good as the reviews prior to its' release have been.Although it is progressive metal with long drawn out songs, it never loses your interest mainly due to the variety of styles (sometimes all in the one song) . It is a mix of Tool with bits of thrash metal (think Metallica and Megadeth) with the more melodic elements of Kings X and even the slightly experimental sides of Winger. Highly recommended. - 9/10

Mr Universe - Massive Appeal 4 trach EP

Mr Universe- Massive Appeal . 4 Track EP.

1/Massive Appeal
2/Spin
3/India's Wild
4/Not That High

Mr Universe were a Melbourne band from here in Aus. They were a great live act around the pubs and clubs in the early 90s that started as a bit of a retro 70s cover band early in the piece who later became a very good guitar rock band. This one and only ep features some very strong tracks, especially "India's Wild" which has a fantastic hook. For some reason they remind me of a heavier Enuff z Nuff (probably why I liked them, and similar in style to Mr Brown who came along later). This was released in 1993. Not sure what happen to the guys but I can remember seeing them at the Tote In Collingwood along with Starworld who were also a retro rock band at the time (I may post their 1st ep next)

http://www.zshare.net/download/7614749324c086/

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Oni Logan- Head Set EP (ex lynch Mob)

Here is a 2 track Ep released by Oni Logan (ex Lynch Mob vocalist on the brilliant Wicked Sensation album). It is far removed from the 70s hard rock he produced on the Logan Robinson album but still very enjoyable all the same. More rootsy less rocky probably covers it.

This features two tracks – Damaged and My Part Of Town.

http://www.zshare.net/download/7560942a111a06/

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Firewind- The Premonition - Album Of The Day

The latest album from Greek metalers Firewind continues where the last one left off (I must say i only got into them when the latest vocalist got on board) Good melodic power metal with strong vocals (he reminds me a bit of Bruce Dickinson). Some of the guitar riffs sound like classic Dokken at their heaviest. The only downfall is a pointless cover of "Maniac" from the Flashdance soundtrack. I can't stand metal covers of 80s pop songs. 7.5/10

Enuff Z Nuff- Demos 86 - 87 Vol 1

I have decided to start making some unreleased stuff I have available. I am also going to post some hard to find albums and Eps that my interest readers of this blog. I intend to make the stuff varied in both styles of music and location ( I have a lot of Aussie stuff naturally).

The 1st one is a albums worth of unreleased Enuff Z Nuff demos from before they were signed to a major label. This is volume 1 and I have another set if anyone is interested (drop me a line)

Song Titles as follows-

1-01 I Can't Get Over You
1-02 Million Miles Away
1-03 Cupid Is Laughing
1-04 Fly High Michelle
1-05 Falling In Love
1-06 Last Night
1-07 Don't Say Goodbye
1-08 Tears Away
1-09 New Night Tonight
1-10 Get Ready
1-11 So Fine
1-12 1, 2, 3
1-13 No Girl Of Mine
1-14 Don't
1-15 Heaven In A Bottle

http://www.zshare.net/download/751856831b023a/

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EP of the Week- Sun Dog - Lost In A Sense (ex Cry Of Love)

What I have here is the 2 track Ep from The latest project to feature Kelly Holland the origional lead vocalist of Cry Of Love. That album, "Brother" is one of my alltime favorites. I had wondered what Kelly had been up to after all these years. Well here is the answer. He sounds as great as ever. Hopefully this is the beginning of a full album. Give it a listen and let me know what you think.

Here is a bit of info that came with the download from Cd Baby (cost Me $1, not bad I thought)-

SUN DOG: Lost, In A Sense
http://cdbaby.com/cd/sundogmusic2
Straight ahead rock music with a slightly dark edge & catchy melodies with a strong pop sensibility. The vocals are soulful & passionate.

1 - Trippin' Blind
2 - Walk Away

Former Cry Of Love vocalist Kelly Holland & songwriter/guitarist Rick Watson began working together a few years back. These songs are the result of a recording session that took place in Raleigh, North Carolina. The passion is self evident. Hear it for yourself.

Kelly Holland- Vocals
Rick Watson- Guitars
Jeff Dennis- Drums
Scotty Miller- Bass guitar

Sun Dog's Myspace page
http://www.myspace.com/trippinblind

http://www.zshare.net/download/746978307e917c/

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Playlist 2

Here are some albums I have been spinning over the last couple of weeks. As usual, some are old, most are new.

1/ Brainstorm- Downburst (Can't beat a good Power Metal Album)
2/Comes With The Fall- The Year Is One
3/Smaxone- The Red Album (A modern Metal version of Faith No More)
4/Damned Nation- Just What The Doctor Ordered
5/Big Linda- I Loved You (70s Rock revisted)
6/Pride Tiger- Lucky Ones
7/Brother Cane- Seeds
8/Mind Of Doll- Low Life Heroes (Great album from a finnish band who sound like a mix of Hardcore Superstar and Backyard Babies)
9/New American Shame-S/T
10/Eric Lindell- Low On Cash, Rich In Love (Reminds me of the Jazzier Funkier elements of Van Morrison)

Hardcore Superstar- Live review

I made it out to see a band last Saturday night 02 Feb, compliments of my mate Johnny Gray. It is the 1st time that the Swedish sleaze metal legends Hardcore Superstar have made it to Australia. They put on a really good show consisdering their guitarist had quit only a week or so prior. Bloody loud i must say, which is probably due to the fact we were right up the front. The turnout for a Sat was a bit dissapointing but made for a comfortable viewing experience. Jocke is a brilliant frontman who has unending energy. The whole band were very tight. The latest songs from the new album translated well live, in fact i have revisted the album since and found that i like just as much as the S/T one, which wasn't the case at 1st. Song of the night for me was "We don't celebrate Sundays" which they did in the encore. The guys came out and met the fans afterwards and i went snap happy with Johnnys camera. They seem like great blokes. A most enjoyable rockin night

Big Cock- "Motherload"- Album of the week

Big Cock- Motherload

I just downloaded the latest album by the mighty Big Cock from I-Tunes. It has been high on my wish list since last year. What a great American Sleaze rock album it is. Plenty of meaty riffs not to mention the fantastic vocals of Robert Mason. Gee he has one massive set of lungs. There are plenty of tongue in cheek lyrics that will bring a smile to your Dial. Try M.I.L.F on for size. It is not to say they are a novelty act, justt a fun time party band. I imagine they must be great live. Highly recommended! 9/10