BRIEF RECENTLY RELEASED CD REVIEW THOUGHTS - Classic Rock Bottom2024-03-28T16:52:16Zhttps://classic-rock-bottom.ning.com/forum/topics/brief-recently-released-cd-review-thoughts?commentId=6060463%3AComment%3A158631&feed=yes&xn_auth=noStevie Nicks - 24 Karat Gold…tag:classic-rock-bottom.ning.com,2018-12-26:6060463:Comment:1595062018-12-26T19:34:03.980ZRJhog (Admin)https://classic-rock-bottom.ning.com/profile/JeffHogland
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<p>Stevie Nicks - 24 Karat Gold: Songs From The Vault (2014)</p>
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<p>I remember when I bought this I thought through a first listen that it was fairly decent. However, it really hasn't been played since it came out, so it's been a while since I had heard it. And I have to say, there's not much to it. I mean, it's technically 14 new songs, many…</p>
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<p>Stevie Nicks - 24 Karat Gold: Songs From The Vault (2014)</p>
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<p>I remember when I bought this I thought through a first listen that it was fairly decent. However, it really hasn't been played since it came out, so it's been a while since I had heard it. And I have to say, there's not much to it. I mean, it's technically 14 new songs, many being written some time ago and offered to the buying public through this album. But it immediately became background music for me, at least until the attention grabbing track I don't Care. That's the ninth track on the album, for those keeping score. All The Beautiful Worlds follows that track, and it's another good one. Just an excellent production and vibe on the track. Sounds like something she should have released in the 80's. The final three tracks, while not on the level of the previously mentioned two, are fair. But overall, I personally don't think you're missing a lot if you didn't buy this one. Of course, that's just an opinion. </p>
<p>Standout tracks would be I Don't Care and All The Beautiful Worlds.</p>
<p>Rating - 5/10</p> Also made an appearance in NM…tag:classic-rock-bottom.ning.com,2018-12-17:6060463:Comment:1588432018-12-17T20:30:41.982ZRJhog (Admin)https://classic-rock-bottom.ning.com/profile/JeffHogland
<p>Also made an appearance in NMC. Player is no longer active, but even Jon made a somewhat positive comment.</p>
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<p>Look <a href="http://http://classic-rock-bottom.ning.com/forum/topics/nmc-168-cage-the-gods-tesla" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a></p>
<p>Also made an appearance in NMC. Player is no longer active, but even Jon made a somewhat positive comment.</p>
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<p>Look <a href="http://http://classic-rock-bottom.ning.com/forum/topics/nmc-168-cage-the-gods-tesla" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a></p> It’s good stuff. Pretty sure…tag:classic-rock-bottom.ning.com,2018-12-17:6060463:Comment:1587722018-12-17T20:24:08.059ZRJhog (Admin)https://classic-rock-bottom.ning.com/profile/JeffHogland
<p>It’s good stuff. Pretty sure it’s available on YouTube.</p>
<p>It’s good stuff. Pretty sure it’s available on YouTube.</p> For some reason, the name str…tag:classic-rock-bottom.ning.com,2018-12-17:6060463:Comment:1588412018-12-17T12:18:31.883ZTageRychehttps://classic-rock-bottom.ning.com/profile/TageRyche
<p>For some reason, the name strikes a somewhat foggy memory. I might've heard the band's name before but that's about it. And I'm not even sure about that.</p>
<p>For some reason, the name strikes a somewhat foggy memory. I might've heard the band's name before but that's about it. And I'm not even sure about that.</p> Cage The Gods - Badlands (20…tag:classic-rock-bottom.ning.com,2018-12-16:6060463:Comment:1585512018-12-16T19:13:37.596ZRJhog (Admin)https://classic-rock-bottom.ning.com/profile/JeffHogland
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<p>Cage The Gods - Badlands (2014)</p>
<p>I'll jump right into this one by saying that I'm quite confident that you have never heard of this band. I really don't even recall how I discovered them. Cage The Gods is/was a British band that started in 2012. This was their first, and to date, only full length studio album. Apparently they are no longer an…</p>
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<p>Cage The Gods - Badlands (2014)</p>
<p>I'll jump right into this one by saying that I'm quite confident that you have never heard of this band. I really don't even recall how I discovered them. Cage The Gods is/was a British band that started in 2012. This was their first, and to date, only full length studio album. Apparently they are no longer an entity, as their Facebook page hasn't been updated since early 2014. And that's a shame, because this is a really good rock album. Peter Comeford is a fairly dynamic vocalist, probably reminding me of Jon Bon Jovi more than anyone else. He reaches the notes he needs to reach without over singing. Thankfully. The rhythm section is more than adequate, but the big draw for me is Jam. Yep, that's the guitarist's name. He plays very melodically and his solos fit the song. By the way, they have good songs too. Nothing earth shattering from a lyrical perspective, but good singing songs. It's a fun listen when driving!</p>
<p>Standout tracks are The Ending, Badlands, Bruce Willis and Promises.</p>
<p>Rating - 9/10</p> I'm pretty sure it got past m…tag:classic-rock-bottom.ning.com,2018-12-15:6060463:Comment:1585502018-12-15T21:47:18.897ZRJhog (Admin)https://classic-rock-bottom.ning.com/profile/JeffHogland
<p>I'm pretty sure it got past most folks...</p>
<p>I'm pretty sure it got past most folks...</p> It's not often I'm completely…tag:classic-rock-bottom.ning.com,2018-12-15:6060463:Comment:1588392018-12-15T19:59:54.399ZTageRychehttps://classic-rock-bottom.ning.com/profile/TageRyche
<p>It's not often I'm completely stumped, but you did it with this one. I've never heard of this one at all.</p>
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<p>Peter Frampton - Thank You Mr Churchill (2010)</p>
<p>This Frampton album was his fourteenth studio album. It's eight years old now. I had not listened to it in a while, so it was nice to go back and spin it. The first two tracks out of gate are good, but not earthshaking by any means. But the third track features Frampton's son Julian on vocals…</p>
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<p>Peter Frampton - Thank You Mr Churchill (2010)</p>
<p>This Frampton album was his fourteenth studio album. It's eight years old now. I had not listened to it in a while, so it was nice to go back and spin it. The first two tracks out of gate are good, but not earthshaking by any means. But the third track features Frampton's son Julian on vocals (he also co-wrote the song with his father) and it's a blistering rock track. I'm Due A You moves into the pop realm, but I still like it. But this thing really gets interesting on the sixth track Asleep At The Wheel. It's heavy and it's classic Frampton. And if I have yet to mention it, Mr. Frampton can still sling the axe. If you don't believe me, all you have to do is listen to the last 2 minutes of this song. Restraint is another killer song with some strong acoustic work driving the song. The song Invisible Man is a throwback to the R&B days. And the album closes out with the exquisite, lightly accompanied Black Ice. The only song that really didn't do much for me was Vaudeville Nanna And The Banjolele. I can listen to it, but I can do without it to. Still, this is a very strong album for Peter Frampton at this stage of his long career. </p>
<p>Standout tracks are Road To The Sun (feat. Julian Frampton), I'm Due A You, Asleep At The Wheel, Restraint , Invisible Man and Black Ice.</p>
<p>Rating - 8.5/10</p> Circa Zero - Circus Hero (20…tag:classic-rock-bottom.ning.com,2018-12-15:6060463:Comment:1587602018-12-15T03:01:40.452ZRJhog (Admin)https://classic-rock-bottom.ning.com/profile/JeffHogland
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<p>Circa Zero - Circus Hero (2014)</p>
<p>I'm not sure how well known this release was, probably not very. But it was the creation of Andy Summers of The Police fame and Rob Giles of a band named The Rescues. Of course, you know that Summers plays guitar, and Giles is a multi-instrumentalist. This is a better than average rock album. At times, many…</p>
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<p>Circa Zero - Circus Hero (2014)</p>
<p>I'm not sure how well known this release was, probably not very. But it was the creation of Andy Summers of The Police fame and Rob Giles of a band named The Rescues. Of course, you know that Summers plays guitar, and Giles is a multi-instrumentalist. This is a better than average rock album. At times, many times, Giles sounds an awful lot like Bono. This is not a bad thing in my book. The best songs are the ones that have the Bono-like vocals, Night Time Travelers being a great example. That song features some excellent lead guitar as well. There is the occasional flashback to The Police guitar wise, like the first excellent track on the album, Say Goodnight. Really, start to finish, this is a pretty good listening experience. I think it's a worthy addition to anyone's music collection.</p>
<p>Standout tracks are Say Goodnight, Night Time Travelers, Underwater (more outstanding guitar work by Summers) and Summer Lies.</p>
<p>Rating - 8/10</p> Butch Walker - Stay Gold (20…tag:classic-rock-bottom.ning.com,2018-12-10:6060463:Comment:1588282018-12-10T02:48:15.727ZRJhog (Admin)https://classic-rock-bottom.ning.com/profile/JeffHogland
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<p>Butch Walker - Stay Gold (2016)</p>
<p>Butch Walker is an American singer, guitarist and songwriter who has been a member of several bands and has also performed as a solo artist. He grew up in Cartersville, Georgia so he's a bit of a local boy for me. I had heard of him, but had never heard any of his music until I heard the opening track on Stay…</p>
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<p>Butch Walker - Stay Gold (2016)</p>
<p>Butch Walker is an American singer, guitarist and songwriter who has been a member of several bands and has also performed as a solo artist. He grew up in Cartersville, Georgia so he's a bit of a local boy for me. I had heard of him, but had never heard any of his music until I heard the opening track on Stay Gold played on Little Steven's Underground Garage on SiriusXM radio. That song pulled me in immediately so I quickly picked up the album. And I'm so glad I did. This is just really outstanding from beginning to end. No bad tracks at all. East Coast Girl is all kinda cool with it's spoken word verses. There is also a really good ballad, a duet featuring country music artist Ashley Monroe. If you like nice, strait up rock and roll music, I highly recommend this album. I've been looking for his music since this happened into my life (I've found and older solo album as well as an album by his band Marvelous 3).</p>
<p>Standout tracks are Stay Gold, East Coast Girl, Descending (feat. Ashley Monroe), Irish Exit and Record Store.</p>
<p>Rating - 9.5/10</p>
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