10 Cent Billionaire

Bulletboys | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 3, 2009)
• Original Release Date: 2009
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: CHAVIS RECORDS
• ASIN: B002FOFX24
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #72,901 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Strong CD, better than expected, August 28, 2009

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Allister Fiend (Baltimore, MD United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 10 Cent Billionaire (Audio CD)

I saw Marq and the new Bulletboys at a rock festival here in Maryland this summer. I really had little interest in seeing them, so I was stunned when they came on and put on an spectacular, high-energy show. Based on that performance, I looked searched for the band online and found that this CD would be released this summer. Finally got it a week or so ago, and it's just as surprising (in a good way) as the performance had been a couple months earlier.

Fans of old-school Bulletboys may be a bit dismayed when they hear that the band sounds completely different. It's so different, I'm sure many would say the band shouldn't even be called Bulletboys--but let's face it: Bulletboys have some (probably not much anymore) name recognition, so it's smart to use an established band name.

I would liken this to the Skid Row album ThickSkin, which saw (on some cuts, at least) an entirely new sound and direction for a well-established 80's rock outfit. Many gave it bad reviews, saying the new sound didn't work for them. Fair enough. If you can put the new sound aside and listen with open ears, I'd be surprised if there's any hard rock fan that didn't like this album.

"Road to Nowhere" isn't the most original title, but the song is excellent. as is the the album opener "Asteroid" and "jenna Star." Actually, they're all pretty good. What's also pretty good (surprisingly so) is the production of the album. I doubt these guys have much of a budget to work with, and yet sonically this album sounds great.

Go in with an open mind. Don't expect "Smooth Up In Ya '09" or another "For the Love of Money" and you might just like what you hear.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome comeback disc!, September 9, 2009

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J. Adams - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 10 Cent Billionaire (Audio CD)

The new Bulletboys - 10ct. Billionaire, is a great disc. The songs are instantly memorable, and the amazing production adds a 1-2 punch to the Bulletboys sound. This is a must have for anyone that loves hard rock! I would liken this comeback disc to Bon Jovi's "Crush", or Europe's "Start from the Dark" releases. It's the same badass backbeat that Bulletboys have always offered...but with a powerful modern punch, that was well worth the wait. Don't hesiate...check it out!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great comeback album!!!, August 28, 2009

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CRH (OHIO) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: 10 Cent Billionaire (Audio CD)

This is probably one of the best comeback albums by an 80's band I've heard in quite some time. Only Marq Torien remains from the original lineup but that is of no matter because of just how good this record is. There are countless 80's bands who have tried to modernize their sound and failed. Bulletboys not only modernize their approach effectively but still retain that 80's flair as well. We'll probably never see one of the 80's glam/rock/metal bands break into the mainstream again but if one ever did this is the record to make it happen. Do yourself a huge favor and pick this one up. Key tracks include Asteroid, Born To Breed, and Road To Nowhere. Don't expect Smooth Up In Ya part 2 but expect to hear some kick ass rock nonetheless.