If one listens to this guy's (multi platinum) records for long enough, one might come to believe that "suck my radio edit" is a new type of slang...
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One of the unlikeliest success stories in rock at the turn of the millennium, Detroit rap-rocker Kid Rock shot to superstardom with his fourth full-length album, 1998's "Devil Without a Cause". What made it so shocking was that Rock had recorded his first demo a full decade before, been booted off major label Jive following his Beastie Boys-ish 1990 debut, Grits Sandwiches for Breakfast, and toiled for most of the decade in obscurity, releasing albums to a small, devoted, mostly local fan base while earning his fair share of ridicule around his home state. Nevertheless, Rock persevered, and by the time rap-metal had begun to attract a substantial audience, he had perfected the outlandish, over-the-top white-trash persona that gave Devil Without a Cause such a distinctive personality and made it such an infectious party record.
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Kid Rock "American Bad Ass" Album "Live trucker" - 2006
Meet MINDBOMB, blending industrial, funk and psychedelia into heavy metal. They were fromerly known as "Daisy Chain", an alternative psychedelic rock act. Matt Mercado, the frontman, is nowadays involved in a project called "Supermercado".
Mindbomb "Do you need some" Album "Mindbomb" - 1993
Yes, yes, late again, still it's only open til next Monday, Nov 12, for it should be such a walk in the park for anyone who dares venture around this (blog)spot...
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Few rock groups of the '80s broke down as many musical barriers and were as original as the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Creating an intoxicating new musical style by combining funk and punk rock together (with an explosive stage show, to boot), the Chili Peppers spawned a slew of imitators in their wake, but still managed to be the leaders of the pack by the dawn of the 21st century.
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Red Hot Chili Peppers "Under the bridge" Album "Blood Sugar Sex Magik" - 1991
Cassandra still needs to pick up her prize for September, and the consolation prize for August.
As for this month's winner, Gareth, nothing would make me happier than to be able to cover his trip to The Almighty, but as it is, he's going to have to settle for some pictures, maybe videos and a good story :))
For a band with such a wide success, appealing to both the public and the crtitics, they never toured much. People suspected tension and heavy drug abuse in the band's line-up. Eventually their fears became true, as the vocalist finally died of heroin and cocaine overdose, on a day related to another rock star's death.
You have til next Friday to provide your answers in the comment form.
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In many ways, Alice in Chains was the definitive heavy metal band of the early '90s. Drawing equally from the heavy riffing of post-Van Halen metal and the gloomy strains of post-punk, the band developed a bleak, nihilistic sound that balanced grinding hard rock with subtly textured acoustic numbers. They were hard enough for metal fans, yet their dark subject matter and punky attack placed them among the front ranks of the Seattle-based grunge bands. While this dichotomy helped the group soar to multi-platinum status with their second album, 1992's Dirt, it also divided them. Guitarist Jerry Cantrell always leaned toward the mainstream, while vocalist Layne Staley was fascinated with the seamy underground.
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Alice in Chains "Man in the box" Album "Facelift" - 1990
Another month, another quiz. Because November 1st occurs Wednesday Thursday, mid-week, the first weekly chart will be posted on November 10 (after one week and a half, actually).
Administrative fun over, keep your eyes peeled, maybe you actually recognize something :)) Rulz stay the same, 10 points for getting the band right, 10 points for knowing the name of the song. And 10 extra points for whomever knows both and provides the first answer. Each quiz is valid for exactly one week after it has been posted (or until I remember to close it down)...
Here it is boys and girls:
I know I should provide you with some details, as they were never *big* and I only remember them because I really liked this song. Well, they're from New York, they were active in the 80's and 90's and have 4 albums. Last one from 1993. This song was featured on that last album. No point in providing band members' names. Jerry Cantrell (of Alice in Chains) is the only name that rings a bell here. But he only produced this effort :)) UPDATED:
Circus of Power practically personified New York's sleaze rock scene during the late '80s and early '90s. Despite the band's failure to reach radio or MTV acceptance, they managed several major-label releases and toured with some of the biggest names in rock. The group's music and image had an edge that — while similar to many of America's post-Guns N' Roses gutter-centric outfits — reflected their all-important New York City roots. Their urban jungle was a different one; it was more jungle-like in its toughness and stark reality. Unfortunately, the contrast inherent in the L.A. gutter rock of L.A. Guns and other West Coast bands was exactly what made them mysterious and interesting to their fans. Circus of Power came off as tough alright, but their borrowed lifestyle message seemed out of place at best. Despite all this, the band deserves some credit for their capable songcraft and singer Alex Mitchell's better-than-average voice.
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Circus of Power "Mama Tequila" Album "Magic & Madness" - 1993
Snapshots are going to be posted (almost) everyday. You get 10 points for the name of the band. You get 10 more points for the song title. First complete answer gets 10 extra points. Log in with your Blogger/Google account and post your answers in the comments. Comments will await moderation and will be approved after each video contest expires. Each video has a one week deadline.
