2004
Reviews In Brief Archive
AXEL RUDI PELL
Kings & Queens
SPV/Steamhammer Records
2004
Official
Site
"Just like AC/DC, ARP remains consistent - with improved production." (G.D.)
 out
of 5 BUY
IT
DANNY MCGUINNESS
Room 809
Heatshield Records 2004
Official
Site
"Ten acoustic tracks done during a jam session in room 809. If this
is what Danny can do on the fly, his well-thought out compositions would
be that much better." (G.D.)
out
of 5
DISSECTION
Maha Kali
New Media Studios
2004
Official
Site
“The death metal band's rebirth begins with this crushing, blood-drenched,
horror single.” (G.D.)
out
of 5 BUY
IT
DOMESHOTS
S/T
Rock Ridge Music 2004
Official Site
"Although they have some really good hard rock riffs and catchy hooks,
the vocals are just all over the place." (G.D.)
out
of 5 BUY
IT
EDGUY
Hellfire Club
Nuclear Blast Records 2004
Official Site
"Just look at the group photo on the back cover and you'll know you're
in for some kick-ass metal!" (G.D.)
out
of 5 BUY
IT
GENE SIMMONS
Asshole
Simmons Records 2004
Official
Site
"Perfect title! It's full of shit!" (G.D.)
ZERO out of 5 BUY
IT
JEAN BEAUVOIR
Chameleon
Frontiers Records 2004
Official
Site
"Former Plasmatics/Crown of Thorns singer adapts well to new surroundings." (G.D.)
out
of 5 BUY
IT
LUNATICA
Fables & Dreams
Frontiers Records 2004
Official Site
“An intriguing tale of yore delivered by a sprite-like
vocalist and a progressive rhythm section. This could be what dreams are
made of.” (G.D.)
out
of 5 BUY
IT
MEGADETH
The System Has Failed
Sanctuary Records Group
2004
Official Site
"Actually the PR had failed...to send me a copy, despite promises." (G.D.)
out
of 5 BUY
IT
MIKE TRAMP
Songs I Left Behind
Frontiers Records 2004
Official
Site
“Sorry Mike, you should have left them for dead.” (G.D.)
out
of 5 BUY
IT
MYSTERELL
Sensational
Frontiers Records 2004
Official Site
“Honestly, I have nothing witty or funny to say about it. It's just
good.” (G.D.)
out
of 5 BUY
IT
OVER THE EDGE (Featuring Mickey Thomas)
Over the Edge
Frontiers Records 2004
Official Site
"Former Starship frontman proves that lack of publicity isn't gonna
stop him now." (G.D.)
out
of 5 BUY
IT
PEPPER
Kona Town
Volcom Entertainment
2004
Official
Site
"If you've been waiting for a ska resurgence or the second-coming of
Sublime, this is for you." (G.D.)
out
of 5 BUY
IT
POWERMAN 5000
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Vol.1
Reincarnate Music
2004
Official
Site “50% good, 50% bad, with a 1% margin of ugly. If you like Clutch,
you'll enjoy early Powerman” (G.D.)
out
of 5 BUY
IT
PRODIGY
Always Outnumbered...
Maverick Records 2004
Official
Site
"Proves you don't have to actually write lyrics to put out an album." (G.D.)
out of 5 BUY
IT
RICHIE KOTZEN
Get Up
Frontiers Records 2004
Official
Site
"His days with Poison/Mr. Big are nothing compared to his bluesy-rock
solo work." (G.D.)
out
of 5 BUY
IT
SAMMY HAGAR
The Essential Red Collection
Hip-O Records 2004
Official Site
"The basically took the best of Unboxed and threw in a Montrose
track, two unreleased, and all of his movie contributions. They've almost
got it right, but a two CD set is what Hagar really deserves." (G.D.)
out
of 5 BUY
IT
THE SIGN
The Second Coming
Frontiers Records 2004
Official Site
“I saw The Sign, and it opened up my eyes…to some excellent
concept metal.” (G.D.)
out
of 5 BUY
IT
TNT
My Religion
MTM Records 2004
Official
Site
"One of the best hard rock albums that you’re
not listening to." (G.D.)
out
of 5 BUY
IT
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