This Blog rocks. Well, it rocked for a while, then it went under. I've been giving it a lot of thought and I finally decided to resurrect it. For me, and for other music junkies like me.
The contest will start again on April 1st and no, it is not a joke.
Showing posts with label rock blog. Show all posts
Showing posts with label rock blog. Show all posts
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Monday, March 17, 2008
Quiz #148 - Jet "Are you gonna be my girl"
The Australian garage rock band Jet is comprised of Cameron Muncey (guitar/vocals), brothers Chris Cester (drums) and Nic Cester (guitar/vocals), and Mark Wilson (bass). Hailing from Melbourne and with dreams of making it big, the foursome formed just as the new millennium was beginning. They quickly self-released the Dirty Sweet EP in 2002. The vinyl-only album, which was limited to 1,000 pressings, was an instant hit down under. Once they pressed 1,000 more, Jet was being touted in the U.K. An American deal with Elektra surfaced in early 2003 and the Dirty Sweet EP was released domestically in May. An opening slot for the Rolling Stones in Jet's homeland soon followed. The band's proper studio full-length, Get Born, appeared in November.
"Are You Gona Be My Girl?" became a radio favorite worldwide, pushing sales for Get Born near the four million mark. Jet also received seven ARIA (Australian Record Industry Association) nominations, and won six of those including single and album of the year. European dates with Oasis followed in summer 2005; Shine On, the band's second effort produced by Dave Sardy, arrived in fall 2006.
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JET "Are you gonna be my girl"
Album "Get Born" - 2003
"Are You Gona Be My Girl?" became a radio favorite worldwide, pushing sales for Get Born near the four million mark. Jet also received seven ARIA (Australian Record Industry Association) nominations, and won six of those including single and album of the year. European dates with Oasis followed in summer 2005; Shine On, the band's second effort produced by Dave Sardy, arrived in fall 2006.
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JET "Are you gonna be my girl"
Album "Get Born" - 2003
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Quiz #145 - Crematory "Tears of Time"
The German goth-metal band Crematory formed in 1991; made up of singer Felix, guitarist Matthias, bassist Harald, keyboardist Katrin and drummer Markus, the group issued their debut album Transmigration in 1993, followed a year later by ...Just Dreaming. Subsequent efforts include 1995's Illusions, 1997's Awake and 1999's Act Seven.
allmusic.com doesn't seem generous with info regarding this German group, but highly I recommend "Believe" (2000) and "Klagebilder" (2006).
CREMATORY "Tears of Time"
Album "Illusions" - 1995
allmusic.com doesn't seem generous with info regarding this German group, but highly I recommend "Believe" (2000) and "Klagebilder" (2006).
CREMATORY "Tears of Time"
Album "Illusions" - 1995
Friday, February 22, 2008
Quiz #137 - Steelheart "Everybody loves Eileen"
Hailing from Norwalk, CT, Steelheart was one of the very last hair metal bands to score a hit with a power ballad, just before Nirvana and their ilk exterminated the genre completely. Originally called Red Alert, the quartet (which included singer Michael Matijevic, guitarist Chris Risola, bassist James Ward, and drummer Frank Dicostanzo) spent most of the decade playing the tri-state area and honing their act.
After years of hard work, the band finally secured a record deal with MCA, and changed their name to Steelheart. 1991 saw the release of their self-titled debut, which spawned the hit power ballad, "Never Let You Go," which reached number 14 on the Billboard singles chart. The band quickly began work on their sophomore effort, "Tangled in Reins", which was released a year later. But tragedy was lurking just around the corner — at a Halloween show opening for Slaughter at McNichol's Arena in Denver, CO, Matijevic was struck in the head by a lighting truss, knocking him to the ground face first, and he sustained serious head injuries. Forced to take a break for their singer to recover, the musical climate had changed dramatically, resulting in the band calling it a day shortly thereafter. But by 2000, the group had reunited and issued a third album, titled "Wait".
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STEELHEART "Everybody loves Eileen"
Album "Steelheart" - 1991
After years of hard work, the band finally secured a record deal with MCA, and changed their name to Steelheart. 1991 saw the release of their self-titled debut, which spawned the hit power ballad, "Never Let You Go," which reached number 14 on the Billboard singles chart. The band quickly began work on their sophomore effort, "Tangled in Reins", which was released a year later. But tragedy was lurking just around the corner — at a Halloween show opening for Slaughter at McNichol's Arena in Denver, CO, Matijevic was struck in the head by a lighting truss, knocking him to the ground face first, and he sustained serious head injuries. Forced to take a break for their singer to recover, the musical climate had changed dramatically, resulting in the band calling it a day shortly thereafter. But by 2000, the group had reunited and issued a third album, titled "Wait".
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STEELHEART "Everybody loves Eileen"
Album "Steelheart" - 1991
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Obsession #1
Hey,
thanx to all expressing concern regarding the well being of this blog. The Blog will be back Monday - January 7h, and that's a promise.
Also have prizes to go out for Cassandra, and have to find out who won November. That's right, haven't calculated yet but don't be mad. I was busy scooping out goodies for News FM (site launching soon as well). You can make fun of me every Friday between 22-00.
In the meantime, here's something I've stumbled upon my musical endeavours. Those who know me better and are aware of my eclectic musical taste won't be surprised I really dig it :))
WIRED ALL WRONG "Elevatin"
And now just a tid bit of info, so you know what to say if I ever ask about this video in a future contest to be:
A collaboration between Jeff Turzo (God Lives Underwater, Paul Oakenfold) and Matt Mahaffey (sElf, Beck), Wired All Wrong's origins are the result of a happy accident. As a result of mislabeling video credits on the MTV program 120 Minutes, the two bands became friends and often would tour with one another. After the breakup of God Lives Underwater, Turzo began recording tracks for the Wired All Wrong project. In the meantime, sElf had just been released from their contract from Dreamworks Records, as the label dissolved shortly after its inception. Mahaffey then gave Turzo a disc of unreleased music and Wired All Wrong eventually morphed into a collaborative effort. Wired All Wrong -- the rock producer supergroup -- was born from the untimely deaths of former writing partners David Reilly & Mike Mahaffey in 2005. Their debut album, Bring Out the Battletapes, was released on Nitrus Records in September 2006.
thanx to all expressing concern regarding the well being of this blog. The Blog will be back Monday - January 7h, and that's a promise.
Also have prizes to go out for Cassandra, and have to find out who won November. That's right, haven't calculated yet but don't be mad. I was busy scooping out goodies for News FM (site launching soon as well). You can make fun of me every Friday between 22-00.
In the meantime, here's something I've stumbled upon my musical endeavours. Those who know me better and are aware of my eclectic musical taste won't be surprised I really dig it :))
WIRED ALL WRONG "Elevatin"
And now just a tid bit of info, so you know what to say if I ever ask about this video in a future contest to be:
A collaboration between Jeff Turzo (God Lives Underwater, Paul Oakenfold) and Matt Mahaffey (sElf, Beck), Wired All Wrong's origins are the result of a happy accident. As a result of mislabeling video credits on the MTV program 120 Minutes, the two bands became friends and often would tour with one another. After the breakup of God Lives Underwater, Turzo began recording tracks for the Wired All Wrong project. In the meantime, sElf had just been released from their contract from Dreamworks Records, as the label dissolved shortly after its inception. Mahaffey then gave Turzo a disc of unreleased music and Wired All Wrong eventually morphed into a collaborative effort. Wired All Wrong -- the rock producer supergroup -- was born from the untimely deaths of former writing partners David Reilly & Mike Mahaffey in 2005. Their debut album, Bring Out the Battletapes, was released on Nitrus Records in September 2006.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Quiz #121 - Y&T "Don't be afraid of the dark"
If you never heard it before, it's a shame.
Quite a decent song :)
UPDATED:
A legendary live band that arguably never managed to translate its electric on-stage intensity into its studio albums, Y&T stood within reach of the Grail of rock & roll stardom many times in their long career — but through a series of mistakes, bad timing, and sheer bad luck, the ultimate prize always seemed to elude them in the end. Taking their name from a Beatles song, the group was originally formed as Yesterday & Today in San Francisco, around 1973, by vocalist and lead guitarist Dave Meniketti, bassist Phil Kennemore, and drummer Leonard Haze. After stealing rhythm guitarist Joey Alves from a rival band, the group began to gig constantly around the Bay Area, opening for such heavyweights as Journey and the Doobie Brothers, while building a strong local following.
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By the time Y&T released "Ten" in 1990, they were well past their prime, but they at least had the chance of riding the tail end of the hair-metal era. However, Ten just didn't deliver the goods. "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark" has a good riff, but much of the record lacks a strong hook — it's just well-produced, slick mainstream metal without much style or flair. It's no surprise that the group packed it in (albiet temporarily) shortly after the release of Ten.
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Y&T "Don't be afraid of the dark"
Album "Ten" - 1990
Quite a decent song :)
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A legendary live band that arguably never managed to translate its electric on-stage intensity into its studio albums, Y&T stood within reach of the Grail of rock & roll stardom many times in their long career — but through a series of mistakes, bad timing, and sheer bad luck, the ultimate prize always seemed to elude them in the end. Taking their name from a Beatles song, the group was originally formed as Yesterday & Today in San Francisco, around 1973, by vocalist and lead guitarist Dave Meniketti, bassist Phil Kennemore, and drummer Leonard Haze. After stealing rhythm guitarist Joey Alves from a rival band, the group began to gig constantly around the Bay Area, opening for such heavyweights as Journey and the Doobie Brothers, while building a strong local following.
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By the time Y&T released "Ten" in 1990, they were well past their prime, but they at least had the chance of riding the tail end of the hair-metal era. However, Ten just didn't deliver the goods. "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark" has a good riff, but much of the record lacks a strong hook — it's just well-produced, slick mainstream metal without much style or flair. It's no surprise that the group packed it in (albiet temporarily) shortly after the release of Ten.
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Y&T "Don't be afraid of the dark"
Album "Ten" - 1990
Monday, November 12, 2007
Quiz #120 - Dogs D'Amour "Victims of success"
Probably what most rock stars become...
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As out of control as glam rock got in the late '80s, few artists could top the levels of debauchery and excess achieved by England's Dogs d'Amour. Led by singer, guitarist, songwriter and warped poet Tyla, the group's albums never caught on with a wider mainstream audience, but became cult favorites in their homeland. Initially based in Birmingham, Tyla started the band in 1983 with singer Ned Christie, guitarist Nick Halls, bassist Karl Watson, and drummer Bam Bam, before heading to London, where they played their first show on April 12th. When Christie quit later that year, Tyla took over lead vocals before packing the entire band off to Finland (presumably riding the coattails of Europe's most promising would-be glam superstars of the time, Hanoi Rocks).
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Dogs D'Amour "Victims of success"
Album "Errol Flynn/Straight??!!" - 1999
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As out of control as glam rock got in the late '80s, few artists could top the levels of debauchery and excess achieved by England's Dogs d'Amour. Led by singer, guitarist, songwriter and warped poet Tyla, the group's albums never caught on with a wider mainstream audience, but became cult favorites in their homeland. Initially based in Birmingham, Tyla started the band in 1983 with singer Ned Christie, guitarist Nick Halls, bassist Karl Watson, and drummer Bam Bam, before heading to London, where they played their first show on April 12th. When Christie quit later that year, Tyla took over lead vocals before packing the entire band off to Finland (presumably riding the coattails of Europe's most promising would-be glam superstars of the time, Hanoi Rocks).
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Dogs D'Amour "Victims of success"
Album "Errol Flynn/Straight??!!" - 1999
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Quiz #119 - Puddle of Mud "She hates me"
This Friday, Nov the 9th, was the second time around I tuned in to Bruce Dickinson's show with the sole purpose of listening to Kory Clarke who was supposed to be in the studio. And for the second time around that didn't happen.
Last time I wrote Brucey asking what he did with my hero. This time I don't even know what to believe. I think he fxxking hates me...
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One of the first acts signed to Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst's label, Flawless Records, was the alt-metal quartet Puddle of Mudd — consisting of Wesley Scantlin (guitar and vocals), Paul Phillips (guitar), Douglas Ardito (bass), and Greg Upchurch (drums). While their songs expectedly contain the rage of such contemporaries as Korn and Rage Against the Machine, Scantlin's voice at times is eerily similar to Nirvana's late, great frontman, Kurt Cobain, containing unmistakable elements of traditional hard rock (unlike the other aforementioned band's penchant for rap). August 2001 saw the release of their major-label debut, Come Clean (which was preceded by the independent release Abrasive), as they embarked on a European tour with Godsmack a month later, before touring the U.S. as part of the Family Values 2001 tour, alongside Stone Temple Pilots, Linkin Park, and Staind. The band subsequently remained somewhat busy, releasing Life on Display in 2003 and Famous in 2007.
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Puddle of Mud "She hates me"
Album "Come clean" - 2001
Last time I wrote Brucey asking what he did with my hero. This time I don't even know what to believe. I think he fxxking hates me...
UPDATED:
One of the first acts signed to Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst's label, Flawless Records, was the alt-metal quartet Puddle of Mudd — consisting of Wesley Scantlin (guitar and vocals), Paul Phillips (guitar), Douglas Ardito (bass), and Greg Upchurch (drums). While their songs expectedly contain the rage of such contemporaries as Korn and Rage Against the Machine, Scantlin's voice at times is eerily similar to Nirvana's late, great frontman, Kurt Cobain, containing unmistakable elements of traditional hard rock (unlike the other aforementioned band's penchant for rap). August 2001 saw the release of their major-label debut, Come Clean (which was preceded by the independent release Abrasive), as they embarked on a European tour with Godsmack a month later, before touring the U.S. as part of the Family Values 2001 tour, alongside Stone Temple Pilots, Linkin Park, and Staind. The band subsequently remained somewhat busy, releasing Life on Display in 2003 and Famous in 2007.
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Puddle of Mud "She hates me"
Album "Come clean" - 2001
Thursday, November 8, 2007
Quiz #118 - Page & Plant "Since I've been loving you"
The performers had already achieved rock legend status by the time of the recording; in the meantime the recording itself has aged a bit...
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After years of rumors, Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page and vocalist Robert Plant reunited in 1994, recording the No Quarter: Jimmy Page and Robert Plant Unledded album for MTV Unplugged. Plant and Page didn't invite bassist John Paul Jones to join the reunion, choosing to assemble a band comprised of studio musicians. No Quarter performed respectably and the duo's subsequent 1995 tour was a sold-out success, prompting them to take a stab at a studio project. In 1997, they hired indie rock producer Steve Albini to work on their collection of new original songs; it was the first time Page chose to work with an outside producer. The resulting album, Walking Into Clarksdale, was released to generally good reviews in the spring of 1998.
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J. Page & R. Plant "Since I've been loving you"
Album "No Quarter" - 1994
UPDATED:
After years of rumors, Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page and vocalist Robert Plant reunited in 1994, recording the No Quarter: Jimmy Page and Robert Plant Unledded album for MTV Unplugged. Plant and Page didn't invite bassist John Paul Jones to join the reunion, choosing to assemble a band comprised of studio musicians. No Quarter performed respectably and the duo's subsequent 1995 tour was a sold-out success, prompting them to take a stab at a studio project. In 1997, they hired indie rock producer Steve Albini to work on their collection of new original songs; it was the first time Page chose to work with an outside producer. The resulting album, Walking Into Clarksdale, was released to generally good reviews in the spring of 1998.
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J. Page & R. Plant "Since I've been loving you"
Album "No Quarter" - 1994
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