Demolition

1. See Me Fall

2. Brilliance in Failure

3. Visited

4. Second Story

5. Let's Make This Easy

6. Want Ad

7. Alone on a Crashing Plane

8. World as Enemy

9. Timeless

10. Looking for Fate

Demolition,Adam Schmitt,Parasol Records,Adult Alternative Pop/Rock,Pop,Pop Underground,Rock,Rock/Pop

Average customer rating: Another average disc from WASP Just like the old days blackie for president A Resounding YES!!!! The Next Chapter...

Dominator W.A.S.P. Manufacturer: Demolition ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Hard Rock & Metal | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Humanity-Hour 1 United Abominations The Inner Sanctum Violent New Breed Black Rain ASIN: B000NPCMSK Release Date: 2007-04-30

Tracks:

1. Mercy
2. Long, Long Way to Go
3. Take Me Up
4. Burning Man
5. Heaven's Hung in Black
6. Heaven's Blessed
7. Teacher
8. Heaven's Hung in Black (Reprise)
9. Deal with the Devil

Album Description

New studio album. 9 tracks.

Album Details

W.a.s.p. The Muti-platinum Us Shock-rockers Fronted by the Enigmatic Blackie Lawless Continue on their Path of World-wide Domination, by Traveling Back to their Destructive Musical Roots with the Release of their Studio CD "Dominator".

Customer Reviews:

Another average disc from WASP.......2007-07-02

Somewhere along the way Blackie Lawless decided he'd written enough songs that he could simply recycle the same ones over and over again rather than write anything that sounded new & different. Some bands can do that and retain record sales & critical praise (AC/DC, for instance), while most find themselves a niche audience that dwindles progressively. I'd say WASP is an example of the latter.

I think WASP evolved with each record up through The Headless Children, the band's 4th disc. After that came The Crimson Idol, and though many love that record (good for them), I think that was the beginning of Blackie's seemingly endless song recycling period. Too many of the songs on The Crimson Idol sound exactly the same: same chord progression, same drum beats & fills, even the same melody, just different words. From there it's been one re-hash after another. Dominator is the latest in the series.

Mercy, the lead track, is the best of the bunch. Heaven's Hung in Black seems to be a favorite among reviews I've read, but it pales in comparison to the "ballads" on other WASP discs. Deal with the Devil, the last track, sounds out of place on this album. It's the only track that features departed guitarist Darrell Roberts, so my guess would be that this is an older track that was thrown on to fill out the album.

I do give Blackie credit for at least one thing: the guy continues to churn out album after album, while many of his 80's metal counterparts have but half the catalog WASP has amassed. And even though I think the bulk of these albums are average, for some reason a I keep buying each one. Gotta give Blackie credit for that, too.

Just like the old days.......2007-06-21

I've been a fan of W.A.S.P. for nearly a year now. I had alot of catching up to do with their music since I was born in 92. Their first 4 albums were incredibly good.The crimson Idol was ok. then I saw that most of their releases throughout the 90's sucked except for K.F.D and Helldorado. The neon God stuff was geniously well written and had a really good storyline, but it sounded bad. I became very disappoined with the band and started wondering if they would ever get their original sound back. then I heard the preview on their website for the song called the burning man. MY HOPE RETURNED TO ME. This cd captures the raw sound of W.A.S.P. AND the lighter side of them as well. out of all of the songs, there is only 1 that I don't like. it's called heavens blessed. it's ok, but theres something about it that I just don't like too much. If you have been spacing out and not paying attention to W.A.S.P. anymore because of their bad releases, It's time to take some Ritalin and go buy this IMMEDIATLEY!!!!!! don't get me wrong, it's not a copy of their old stuff. it has a VERY SLIGHT modern sound. but it deserves to be put in the well respected category of original W.A.S.P.. It's right up there with, W.A.S.P., The Last Command, Inside The Electric Circus, and The Headless Children.

Mercy, is a heavy song but it's catchy as well. It sounds a bit like the song Wild Child.

Then we get to, long way to go. at the beginning of the song, you think that the devil is talking to you. Blackie has a demonic sounding voice in this song, along with great lyrics.

Take me up is a very emotional(but not sad or depressing like the modern music of today) song that will make you wonder if you really bought a W.A.S.P. cd. only makes you wonder because it's so soft. But then it gets a little heavier and the song builds itself up until the Chorus. It's such an incredible song.

After that there is the burning man. It's my favorite song on the cd. It's fast but not too fast, it's catchy, it's loud, it's got life to it, and the lyrics are strikingly powerful and well written. I think this, along with take me up and heavens hung in black, are the best songs on the cd. all the rest of the songs still kick massive amounts of @$$.

Then there is heavens hung in black. It's a very good song which shows the conversation between St.Peter and a dead soldier killed in Iraq. the soldier goes to Heaven and finds that there is no more room because of so many people being killed, so he can't come in. the chorus is the soldier talking.

After that, you have heavens blessed. I, personally don't like the song too much. It sounds good but for some reason, when i listen to it, i don't like it. But you might.

After that is teacher. Another good song with catchy melodies and cool lyrics.

Heavens hung in black reprise. Not too much to say about this song. It's cool. It's basically heavens hung in black but theres something alittle different about it.

After that is deal with the devil. Consider this like a bonus track. Right when you think that the cd has closed itself up with the H.H.I.B. reprise, you hear this wild sounding adventure of a song pounding through your speakers. It makes you wonder what the next album will be like.
hell, this entire cd makes you wonder what the next album will be like. Probably even better and closer sounding to old W.A.S.P. than this album is. I hope this helped you and sorry it's so long.

blackie for president.......2007-06-19

This is w.a.s.p where they first started.These songs are lot like his older stuff which is great!!.Blackie is one of my favorites of all times.
It's too bad ozzy does'nt put him in the ozzfest.I think he would steal
the show.Blackie forever!!

A Resounding YES!!!!.......2007-06-04

This album is GREAT from start to finish!! Blackie is the real deal!! He's one of the only rockers out there that still has the balls to say what he thinks without apology. I love the abusive relationship/America policing the world analogy.

Enough of my prattle... I think Sara C.'s review really nails it on the head so I won't ramble on.

The Next Chapter..........2007-05-28

After nearly a month owning this album, I feel it is now time to write a review on it. After countless listens I finally have a feel for what this album is about.

Many people were somewhat dissapointed with W.A.S.P.'s last release of the double concept album "The Neon God." and for that reason, many people had doubts about this album as well. Where could Blackie and the boys go from there? Are their best days behind them? All that and many more questions were raised. Once the track listing for "Dominator" was released, the concern right away was the length of the album. Now, getting into the meat of the album, the length isn't that big of a deal in my opinion. Here is a track-by-track synopsis of "Dominator."

1. Mercy - This is the perfect quintessential W.A.S.P. way to begin an album. The listener quickly identifies with the W.A.S.P. way of song writing and is not overwhelmed. A heavy, rocking song to get the listener pumped and ready for the rest of the ride. Very reminiscent of say, their song "Tormentor" from their debut album. 4/5

2. Long Long Way To Go - A pretty heavy riff to begin the song. Again, the band doesn't really venture into new territories here, but the song is a good and heavy rocking track. Chorus can be a bit repetitive but the guitar work more than makes up for that. 3.5/5

3. Take Me Up - This song took me a few listens to really grab and hold it. Starts soft and makes you think it's going to be a ballad; then the classic W.A.S.P. riffs come in. Dark lyrics thast are also very mylodic, which is what we've all come to expect from Blackie and his song writing. This has become one of my favorites on the album. 4.5/5

4. The Burning Man - This is my favorite track on the album. Killer lyrics, classic guitar playing, and just an overall catchy song that keeps you rocking. Blackie seems to put forth every emotion into this song. 5/5

5. Heaven's Hung In Black - This track has gotten a lot of attention from W.A.S.P. fans as it is deemed one of the best ballad-type songs Blackie has ever written. Although I like the song, and the message behind it is also clear, I feel it doesn't do anything different from previous W.A.S.P. "ballads." Think "Forever Free" on their Headless Children album and you can pretty m,uch understand this song as well. It does have an awesome intro though with one of the countries best patriotic tunes ever. Great song that is one of their best, but in rhe end, isn't really anything different. 4.5/5

6. Heaven's Blessed - At first glance it seems like it could be another ballad to continue the previous track, but this is hardly the case. This song is heavy and really pulls no punches. The message is also loud and clear and Blackie again pours every raw emotion into his singing and lyrics. 4/5

7. Teacher - In my opinion the weakest song on the album. It took me a few listens to get what this song was trying to say. After I figured it out I can see that it does fit with the overall theme of the album, but it feels rushed and poorly placed within the track listing. I say if it was put earlier in the album, (3rd or 4th track) it would have a bigger impact and not feel so rushed but after the previous two tracks it seems a bit out of place. 3.5/5

8. Heaven's Hung In Black [Reprise] - In my opinion this is a good soft track, but I can also say that there really was no need for the Reprise. I would have maybe included this track as a bonus acoustic version at the end of the album. Where it is placed seems a bit random and kills the rocking mood a little bit before the end of the album. If it had been included as a bonus track, it would have opened room for another heavy song to keep the mood somewhat consistent. 3.5/5

9. Deal With The Devil - Some have said that this song is out of place and doesn't really belong on this album. I disagree. After hearing the album many times and coming to the understanding of the overall theme, I can say that I believe it fits perfectly. Coming off the heels of the [Reprise] it may feel and seem out of place but after a few listens it does gel. A rocking, heavy, classic W.A.S.P. tune to end an album that is just shy of 45 minutes in length. 4/5


There you have it. The album may be a bit on the short side compared to most albums now-a-days, but considering the message Blackie aimed to portray in this album, what's on there says it all. I highly recommend this album for any and all W.A.S.P. fans as Blackie and the boys show that they still got it! Never Say Die!

Average customer rating: Ryan Adams Please ignore The Jim Carrey of Music It's worth it He just keeps getting better!

Demolition Ryan Adams Manufacturer: Lost Highway ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Country | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Rock N Roll Gold Heartbreaker Love Is Hell 29 ASIN: B00006IRHZ Release Date: 2002-09-24

Tracks:

1. Nuclear
2. Hallelujah
3. You Will Always Be The Same
4. Desire
5. Cry On Demand
6. Starting To Hurt
7. She Wants To Play Hearts
8. Tennessee Sucks
9. Dear Chicago
10. Gimme A Sign
11. Tomorrow
12. Chin Up, Cheer Up
13. Jesus (Don't Touch My Baby)

Amazon.com

Former Whiskeytown frontman Ryan Adams claims to have written and recorded enough songs over the past several years to fill a four-CD collection--and that's in addition to his acclaimed 2001 breakthrough Gold. Wisely, Adams decided to skip the box set--hey, he's only 27--and issue a sort of "best of" compilation comprising 13 unreleased demos. Recorded at four different studio sessions in Nashville, Los Angeles, and Stockholm, with a cast of musicians that includes his road band the Pinkhearts, Gillian Welch, David Rawlings, Ethan Johns, Chris Stills, Bucky Baxter, and Greg Leisz, Demolition proves that Adams is still a work in progress: brilliant one moment, sloppy the next. When he's good, he's very good: the rousing country-rocker "Hallelujah," the brooding acoustic ballads "Dear Chicago" and "Tomorrow," and the jangly power-pop number "Gimme a Sign" are as fine as anything on Gold. But Adams sometimes lapses into mimicry, as he does on "Nuclear" and "Starting to Hurt," both of which could be outtakes from a U2 album. "Tennessee Sucks," a chronicle of a boredom-filled summer day in Nashville, sounds half-baked, while the closing track, "Jesus (Don't Touch My Baby)," which finds Adams (on synthesizer, guitars, bass, and drum machine) droning on like Leonard Cohen, falls in the "failed experiment" category. Despite its bright spots, Demolition ultimately comes off as a mixed bag. --David Hill

Customer Reviews:

Ryan Adams.......2007-06-09

I bought this CD after hearing "Desire" on an episode of "House". While "Desire" is my favorite cut from the CD I like the whole CD which is unusual for me. I usually only like the song I buy a CD for and maybe one other song. The whole CD was enjoyable and I'll consider buying other CD's by Ryan Adams.

Please ignore.......2006-11-25

the reviews that delve into a laborious description of how Demolition is a collection of leftover tracks that didn't end up on his previous album, Gold. I love this album more than Gold, and the truth is that Gold is a bit laborious itself, at least to listen to all the way through (16 songs). Demolition is a more concise and, to me, a much more tightly themed record. Don't be quick to trash this one.

The Jim Carrey of Music.......2006-11-04

Ryan Adams is a musical chameleon. The opener Nuclear doesn't sound like anything he's done thus far. Although at this point I'm not sure if there's anything Ryan hasn't explored (Smiths-influenced ballads, Rap, NsYnc covers). I like this album a lot because there is such a huge variety, every song seems like it could be a piece to a larger album. Standouts include Cry On Demand, Game of Hearts, You will always be the same. I'd recommend this to anyone interested in Adams. This isn't an album just for the die hard fans, it's actually pretty accessible.

It's worth it.......2006-08-03

There are six very good reasons why you should have this album. They are as follows:

1. Nuclear
2. Hallelujah
3. You will Always Be the Same
4. Chin Up, Cheer up
5. Tommorrow
6. Dear Chicago

The rest of you can critique to death.

He just keeps getting better!.......2006-07-20

Wow! I liked Heartbreaker. I loved Gold. Demolition is amazing. This is one of those albums that rarer and rarer today in that you can feel the artist. Ryan's songs are some of the most heartfelt I've heard in a long time. Dear Chicago, Nuclear, and especially Desire are standouts but the whole album is great. I didn't think it could get better than Gold but it did. He's not showing quite as much range on the album but Ryan Adams continues to tighten and evolve his sound and songwriting. Definately get this album!

Average customer rating: a solid effort. renewed spirit of creativity A good album get over it The "Ripper" continues his reign! Jury's out

Demolition Judas Priest Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music British Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Jugulator '98 Live Meltdown Ram It Down Sin After Sin Hell Bent for Leather ASIN: B00005M98C Release Date: 2001-07-31

Tracks:

1. Machine Man
2. One On One
3. Hell Is Home
4. Jekyll And Hyde
5. Close To You
6. Devil Digger
7. Bloodsuckers
8. In Between
9. Feed On Me
10. Subterfuge
11. Lost And Found
12. Cyberface
13. Metal Messiah

Amazon.com

While Van Halen thrived following a lead-singer switch (the first time around, at least!), Judas Priest aren't likely to be that lucky. It's due not so much to the departure of founding vocalist Rob Halford and the entrance of stellar replacement Tim "Ripper" Owens as it is the waning interest in the old-school metal Priest spearheaded. That and the fact that Demolition's songs--all 70 minutes of them--are pedestrian and often silly. Priest still has the dual-guitar onslaught of K.K. Downing and Glenn Tipton powering the music, and Owens's vocals soar. But many of the disc's 13 often-too-lengthy cuts lack the catchy hooks of "Turbo Lover" or the driving force of "Living After Midnight." There's a surprising lack of power in "Jekyll and Hyde," "One on One," and the sappy "Close to You." "Feed on Me" and "Machine Man" are winners, but, as a whole, Demolition inflicts little damage. --Katherine Turman

Customer Reviews:

a solid effort........2007-06-19

The thing about Ripper Owens era Priest is that it's nothing like classic Priest. You can't judge it compared to Screaming For Vengeance, British Steel, etc. You have to judge it on its own merits. Having said that, I like Demolition a lot more than Jugulator. Demolition is more intense, heavier, and more powerful. The riffs are also catchier, particularly on "Machine Man" and "One On One." The only track that flops in my opinion is "Devil Digger." Don't know why; it just doesn't do it for me the way the rest of the album does. "Close To You" may indeed be a little sappy (where does Amazon get those stupid default reviews?), but it's a nice change of pace, maintaining heavyness while not going overboard. The rest of Demolition, however, is a solid ride of brutal, intense metal, and ultimately that's how we have to judge it--as a metal album, not a Priest album.

renewed spirit of creativity.......2007-05-23

I finally got this album after letting it sit there for two years. You know what? I like it. There is a new direction being employed that never would have happened if Halford stayed in the band. They use different styles and sound effects and actually sequence some of the drumming. It all sounds surprisingly fresh and vital and is their most CONSISTENT album since Screaming For Vengeance. They explore new lyrical ideas and experiment. I admit not every song here is great, but there is a consistently high percentage of good songs.

The album kicks off with three killers: Machine Man, One On One, and Hell is Home. All Three are excellent although One On One could be shortened a little bit. Following that are Jekyll and Hyde(clunker) and Close To You(clunker). Next up are three more killers: Devil Digger, Blood Suckers and In Between. Feed On Me and Subterfuge are decent enough and that's where you could probably end the album. Cyberface (especially), Lost and Found(a stab at Alternative) and Metal Messiah are not that good.

Overall, I like this album quite a bit and find it a shame that it gets badmouthed so much. Rob Halford is back and will never sing any of these songs, but a couple of them, especially Hell Is Home (along with Burn In Hell and Bloodstained from Jugulator) stack up with Priest's all-time best and I would love to see them played live, not disappear forever.

A good album get over it.......2006-12-13

It isn' the original Judas Priest but it's still a good album. The guitar riffs are descent and the overall organization of the music is well produced. If you want the original Judas Priest go buy the album and get over the fact Rob is no longer in the band. For everyone who thinks the bands writing is worst now that Rob left are idiots. Rob didn't write the guitar riffs from the earlier albums. Most of the people writing about this are those who can't even play a flute let alone write music.

The "Ripper" continues his reign!.......2006-11-05

Demolition isn't as heavy as Jugulator, however it is a step forward in the growth of Judas Priest. Never content with complacency, this album is true to form as Priest explores a more progressive direction while delivering thunderous tracks such as "one on one", "bloodsuckers", "feed on me", and "metal messiah". Tim "Ripper" Owens delivers another gem vocally, as his growth continues he remains one of metals' finest.

Jury's out.......2006-08-04

I don't know what to say about this. It had all the right ingredients. The energy is high, these guys are enthusiastic, the songs sound original, but I guess the songwriting wasn't good enough. The only song worthy of being a Priest song is "Machine Man" with some great guitar. I guess some of the lyrics are idiotic, as well. I think with different lyrics this could have been better. I like Jugulator better, it was more metal than this is. They put some effort into this but it's off the mark. Check it out, you may like it depending on your taste and age.

Average customer rating: better than vixen,lita ford,,,,

Break the Silence McQueen Manufacturer: Demolition ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Hard Rock & Metal | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Real to Reel Rise Magic Man Uprising Libertad ASIN: B000KJTE30 Release Date: 2007-03-12

Tracks:

1. Neurotic
2. Dirt
3. Running Out Of Things To Say
4. Break The Silence
5. Numb
6. The Line Went Dead
7. Blinded
8. Bitch
9. Not For Sale
10. (Don't Know How To) Break It To You

Album Details

Mcqueen, the Four Piece all Female UK Rock Extravaganza Release their Debut CD, Produced by Joe Barresi (Queens of the Stoneage, Tool).

Customer Reviews:

better than vixen,lita ford,,,,.......2007-04-19

These girls can ROCK,HEAVY,PUNK
I highly recommend buying this cd
i hope they tour in the U.S.
Rob D, CT

Average customer rating: 999...EMERGENCY...999...EMERGENCY!!!

Demolition Girlschool Manufacturer: Castle ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music New Wave | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music British Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock & Metal | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Hit & Run Play Dirty Screaming Blue Murder Girlschool 21st Anniversary: Not That Innocent ASIN: B00025OHTI Release Date: 2004-06-21

Tracks:

1. Demolition Boys
2. Not for Sale
3. Race With the Devil
4. Take It All Away
5. Nothing to Lose
6. Breakdown
7. Midnight Ride
8. Emergency
9. Baby Doll
10. Deadline
11. Tale It All Away [Single Version][*]
12. It Could Be Better [Single Version][*]
13. Nothing to Lose [*][Demo Version]
14. Not for Sale [*][Demo Version]
15. Furniture Fire [*]
16. Take It All Away [*]
17. Breakdown [*]
18. Demolition Boys [*]
19. Nothing to Lose [*]

Album Details

Remastered Reissue of their 1980 Debut. Includes Previously Unreleased Demos and BBC Session Tracks.

Customer Reviews:

999...EMERGENCY...999...EMERGENCY!!!.......2004-09-09

This is the 1980 debut from Girlschool.

Not quite as superb as the follow up, the magnificent "Hit and Run" which also just got Sanctuary's reissue treatment, but close.

All the same elements there. Punk-inspired/fuled NWOBHM (let's face it, all the NWOBHM bands really reveal their essential rock 'n' roll qualities 25 years later) with a heavy dose of Motorhead.

The songwriting and production would improve on the next release, but all the spirit, fire, drive and rock 'n' roll attitude is present right here.

A must own!

I pray Sanctuary now reissues 1982's "Screaming Blue Murder" with it's original U.K. mix. That would be the final icing on the cake!!!!

Cheers, you lot!

Average customer rating: For the fans mainly. A FORGOTTEN GEM Sting delivers bite on "Demolition" maxi single A magnificent "It's probably me" version Nice, fun live EP

Demolition Man Sting Manufacturer: A&M ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Contemporary | CD Singles | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: When We Dance Still Be Love in the World I'm So Happy I Can't Stop Crying Last Session Dolphins (2000 Film) ASIN: B000002G28 Release Date: 1993-09-21

Tracks:

1. Demolition Man
2. King Of Pain
3. Shape Of My Heart
4. Love Is Stronger Than Justice(The Magnificent...)
5. It's Probably Me
6. A Day In The Life

Customer Reviews:

For the fans mainly........2005-04-27

"Demolition Man" is the only studio-track on this EP (from the Stallone/Snypes-movie of the same name), the other five from a consert in 1993 (or 94?) in Italy. At Villa Manin to be presise. King of pain, Love is stronger..., Shape of my heart, It's probably me and John Lennons' (and Beatles') A day in the life. The performance is great, but I wish they would have added If I ever lose my faith -I have it on vcr from the same show, and it sounds so "mighty" -that's the word. However, the recording offers a live-album-feel -and is one my most played from my collection.

A FORGOTTEN GEM.......2004-01-12

While watching Demolition Man on T.V. last week, I remembered this little gem that I had on cassette. Well, it didn't take me long to track down an out of print copy of it on CD. While only the first song on this CD is from the movie, the remaining 5 tracks are live cuts from Sting's July 25, 1993 show in Italy. Along with his 2 live cuts from The Secret Policeman's Other Ball CD, these are the best live cuts by Sting that you've probably never heard. Definitely worth the time and trouble of tracking down (like I did).

Sting delivers bite on "Demolition" maxi single.......2003-07-08

By C.S.

Since his widely publicized departure from the almost legendary trio The Police, Sting has expanded his musical horizons on more than one occasion in his solo career. Some of his moves have beeen widely criticized for being soft ventures into new territory from hard -core Police fans, while others have decided to grow with the former school teacher.
"Demolition Man", a track that originally unveiled itself on The Police's "Ghost In The Machine" LP, is re-worked for the Sly Stallone Wesley Snipes film of the same name and offers some interesting live tracks as well.
The "Soul Power Mix" is Sting's first true blue venture into hip- hop and it is a dazzling piece of work with it's lively machine driven drum beat and matching vocal riff. This is one of the rare instances that a re- worked track struts an identity of it's own and certainly rates as one of Sting's funkier musical moments.
He adds a punchier and warmer sounding tonation to his bass playing than the "Ghost In The Machine" version on the single release from the film,which also contains orcestrial synth stabs that are ill -placed and dilute some of the live backbone away fro m it's strong foundation. Nevertheless,this was the re-work that was pressed for radio airplay, but anyone that picked up this maxi- single wuld concur that the bonus of the package are the live cuts.The first of these is the potent "It's Probably Me".
This was the third version of the song that was thrown out to the masses with the first being the bass- oriented blues tinged version with Eric Clapton from the Jason Patric / Jennifer Jason Leigh film "Rush",the second the more free flowing minus the drums take on Sting's "Ten Summoners Tales" LP, and the third re-incarnation offering some great rhythm guitar solos and an unlikely yet effective off beat tempo at the chorus that qualifies it to be a well done hybrid of the first two creations.
Unfortunately,I recieved the single package with the Beatles track "A Day In The Life" but minus the live version of "King Of Pain" from the last Police LP "Synchronicity". Anyone looking for some insight as to the quality of that particular piece of work on a liuve scale will have to re- visit my review upon recieving another copy of this single and/ or take in the commentary by the wide panel of individuals that recieved the single package with every song that was mentioned in the track listings on this site.
Overall, even with the omission of "King Of Pain' on this version of the single, the "Demolition Man" single,based on the brilliance of the the "Soul Power Mix" and the live take on "It's Probably Me",is a strong and entertaining enough one- two combination to find itself landing on solid three star ground with four star possibilities upon further review.

C.S.
7-8-03

A magnificent "It's probably me" version.......2002-12-14

The live version of "It's probably me" is brilliant!... I have heard it many times and its getting better and better. My hope is that Sting collects his best live recordings (also for the recent material) on a CD, and this version of "It's probably me" should be included.

Nice, fun live EP.......2001-11-03

This is a 6 song "EP" released by Sting. The cover makes it appear like this CD is the soundtrack for the movie Domolition Man. But, it only contains the one song from the movie. The rest of the songs are live versions of Sting/Police classics. There is a real Demolition Man soundtrack CD available.

Although this is an EP, it is almost the length of a normal ablum at 36 minutes. It is a fun, lively CD. The live recordings come from a concert in Italy, with a stripped down band, of drums, keyboards and guitar.
(Sting usually tours with a much bigger band). This smaller band is able to really break lose. The live versions of the songs are stretched out between 5 to 7 minutes and are played with a lot of energy. Last song is an interesting version of the Beatle's A Day in the Life.

This one of the last times Sting performed as a real rocker. In the Police, he was new wave raggae man. His first solo material was more jazz oriented. After this CD, he became a smarmy pop singer.

Average customer rating: THRASH/DEATH AT IT'S BEST. Brutal Demolition Hammer : "Tortured Existence" Tortured Existence

Tortured Existence Demolition Hammer Manufacturer: Century Media ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Hardcore | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Epidemic of Violence Time Bomb Killing Peace Victims of Deception Swallowed in Black ASIN: B00000DREB Release Date: 1991-07-01

Tracks:

1. .44 Caliber Brain Surgery
2. Neandrathal
3. Gelid Remains
4. Crippling Velocity
5. Infectious Hospital Waste
6. Hydrophobia
7. Paracidal Epitaph
8. Mercenary Aggression
9. Cataclysm

Customer Reviews:

THRASH/DEATH AT IT'S BEST........2004-07-30

there's not a bad song on the album. infectious hospital waste, 44 caliber brain surgery and gellid remains are the highlights. but they are all great tunes. it's pure chaos from start to finish.

Brutal.......2003-12-10

Great classic thrash/death metal. .44 Caliber Brain Surgery has to be one of the best metal songs ever written. Its a shame that these guys didnt get the recognition they deserve. If you see this at a used CD store, go out and get it. Amazon surely isnt going to get it anytime soon.

Demolition Hammer : "Tortured Existence".......2003-09-25

I bought this on cassette back in 1991 when it was first released, and just purchaced it used on CD. I can say it's still just as good as I remember....

These guys were one of the most overlooked Death/Thrash Metal bands around. The music here is furious, and very brutal. It's also a very polished sound, and everything fits together very nicely. The guitars solos are mostly melodic in nature, and the riffs are some of the best you'll hear....

If you're interested in hearing one of the best Death/Thrash Metal bands that came out in the early 90's, this is the CD you've been searching for.....

It's almost impossible to find new, so if you get a chance to buy one used, don't hesitate. It's a masterpiece that was highly regarded as one of the best CD's of it's time. It's a shame it's now out of stock...

.44 Caliber Brain Surgery!!!!

Tortured Existence.......2003-07-30

I used to own this on tape. Its got a different singer from Time Bomb and is much faster, but until you hear .44 caliber brain surgery you have not heard the full spectrum of Demolition Hammer.

Average customer rating:

Demolition Meltdown Manufacturer: Malfunction ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music ASIN: B000MTOLD6 Release Date: 2007-04-03

Tracks:

1. Iron Chains
2. Damnation
3. In Search Of...
4. Bad Blood
5. True Heroes

Average customer rating: Really Cool Old 45s. Not like the wavetwisters.

Demolition Pumpkin Squeeze Music DJ Q-Bert Manufacturer: Preskool ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Turntablists | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music West Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Wave Twisters, Episode 7 Million: Sonic Wars Within the Protons Bangzilla The Audience's Listening ASIN: B0000AHEUG Release Date: 2003-07-01

Album Description

Full title - Demolition Pumpkin Squeeze Musik. This is the paradigm-shifting Japanese only mix tape that Q-Bert unleashed out into the world in 1994. A 60-minute non-stop scratch & breakbeat extravaganza & one of the best pure breaks-and-beats recordings

Customer Reviews:

Really Cool.......2005-03-17

There are 19 tracks on this cd but Qbert makes them flow together nicely making them seem like one long song, even with a diverse variety of genres mixed from funk, disco to some sci fi. This is totally somethin new and creative(from what i have heard), which didnt appeal to me at first but as listened the album hrough it really grew on me. This cd has great replay value because it constantly changes. I love the funky breakdowns the tracks get into . A great cd, Qbert is the man!

Old 45s. Not like the wavetwisters........2004-04-20

This reminds me of Cut Chemist and DJ Shadow's "Brainfreeze Breaks," cutting, mixing and scratching old 45s. Intro opens with scratching and mixing Rush's "Tom Sawyer" to old skool rap, disco, to early funk music, and all kinds of old tunes from the 50s, 60s, and 70s, including, of course, sound bytes from old tv shows and even from the wavetwisters. There are 19 tracks, all untitled. The mixes are not flawless but is forgivable because it is supposedly live. Qbert's track selection is amazingly diverse, and often silly. The last three tracks sound like his usual, sci-fi style, wavetwister-like sound. I thoroughly enjoy listening to this album.

Average customer rating: Catchy, Memorable Songs Yet Still Unique For Fans of Matt Sweet, Tommy Keene BRAVO Great Album after 8 Years

Demolition Adam Schmitt Manufacturer: Parasol Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: World So Bright Illiterature ASIN: B00005N8PG Release Date: 2002-01-01

Tracks:

1. See Me Fall
2. Brilliance in Failure
3. Visited
4. Second Story
5. Let's Make This Easy
6. Want Ad
7. Alone on a Crashing Plane
8. World as Enemy
9. Timeless
10. Looking for Fate

Customer Reviews:

Catchy, Memorable Songs Yet Still Unique.......2003-04-16

Simply put, this is a terrific album that, while not as strong as World So Bright, outshines most of the pedestrian music that resonates across the airwaves. I hesitate to describe Adam's music as "power pop:, the description tends to be overused and often describes music that is lacking in melody but sugarcoated with harmonies. Adam has real chops, great song writing sensibilities and an ear for a tune. It's a shame that he has only put out three albums and will probably continue to toil in obscurity. Buy it, you won't be disappointed.

For Fans of Matt Sweet, Tommy Keene.......2001-12-22

One of the sadly ironic things about guitar "pop" music -- by which I mean music written, primarily by scruffy white guys in four-piece bands, with the intent of creating HOOKS and possibly having HITS -- is that when it reaches a certain level of excellence, it becomes . . . unpopular. The domain of connoisseurs.

That realm is epitomized by Adam Schmitt. Adam first surfaced in the mid-80's as the melancholy teenage leader of Champaign IL's the Farmboys. Within a year the cream of Champaign's then-thriving music scene were lining up to play his songs. Eventually Adam accepted an invitation to join the Elvis Brothers, who despite their novelty name were actually pure Big Star-ish popsters, with talent on the scale of Adam himself.

Although Adam's live sets were good, and always well-attended, his real talent turned out to be his studio abilities. Hermitted away in his room, Adam recorded a set of demos that blew away all that heard them, Warner Bros. included. In 1990 he was signed to a solo deal on Warner's Reprise label, which resulted in two CD's: "World So Bright" and "Illiterature." If you've read this far, you should probably look for those and buy them. Both were critically acclaimed, got "buzz" in the industry, and didn't sell.

Which brings us to "Demolition." After being dropped from Reprise in 1992, Adam holed up in the studio for most of the 90's, recording himself, his girlfriend, and other bands. "Demolition" is Adam's pick of his studio work over this period. Adam's "demos," however, sound better than most people's albums.

The best tracks here -- "Looking for Fate," "See Me Fall," "Brilliance in Failure" -- show why, in some circles, the excitement over Adam has never died down. The songs have nice melodious hooks, but don't cloy. The production is rich and clear. The playing is flawless. The fact that Adam does EVERYTHING shows that we're dealing with a major talent.

So, file Adam with Tommy Keene and the rest of the unpopular pop stars.

BRAVO.......2001-11-24

WELCOME BACK ADAM. THIS IS AN EXCELLENT C.D. THAT NO ONE WILL EVER HEAR UNLESS THEY TAKE A CHANCE. ALONE ON A CRASHING PLANE IS PRIME TIME MUSIC UNLIKE A LOT OF THE JUNK YOU HEAR NOW. TAKE A CHANCE. TRY IT YOU'LL LIKE IT.

Great Album after 8 Years.......2001-09-01

For those of you who know Adam Schmitt (Urbana, Ill) from his two early 90's CD's "World So Bright" and "Illiterture" you will appreciate his newest (8 year in the making) CD titled "Demolition". His Lyrics, Musicianship, and Self Production are all here in one great CD put out by www.Parasol.com records. The two songs on the album that will receive airplay are "See Me Fall" and "Let's Make This Easy". If they are not here to listen to then go to Parasol Records to listen to the two tracks. All the songs have his trademark catchy acoustic and rock guitar licks along with perfect harmony's. Except for drums Adam plays all the instruments and shows how to take straight pop and rock music with an edge to a to a new level.

If you don't have either of his first two albums they are both well worth getting (they are not available here but on Parasol and other CD sites). World So Bright has a Pop and Rock mix. Illiterature is purely Hard Rock. Both were critically acclaimed when they came out.

John Perkins Perkins@Home.com

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