Bezerk 2.0

Tigertailz | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 10, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: WTO Records / Zero Music Group
• ASIN: B000JJ5FYS
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #297,785 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Review

GOLD STAR COMEBACK ALBUM FROM REUNITED GLAM METALLERS
COMPLETELY FAITHFUL to the spirit of 1990 s classic Bezerk , but boasting a massively better production, the returning Tigertailz glammed-up masters of monster hooks demonstrate a perfect understanding of what their audience wants. Who cares if it s been over a decade - amid today s understated rock scene, Tigertailz stand about as high as Kilimanjaro and are, when they want to be, every bit as heavy. Falling Down invokes tribal chants, One Beat Of Your Heart dances and glitters while the colossal Make Me Bleed pulses with steely glamour. It all climaxes with Dirty Needlez , a knowingly OTT metallic maelstrom that few bands would contemplate. Bezerk 2.0 is as epic as Queensryche and as immediate as The Automatic. What is that coming over the hill? --Steve Beebee / Kerrang! Magazine (UK)

Product Description

Tigertailz was formed by guitarist Jay Pepper and bassist Pepsi Tate while still in high school in the mid 80's. Working their way through a number of singers and drummers the band managed to sell out venue after venue and secure a record with the UK's leading independent record label, Music for Nations. While their debut album sold a respectable number of units it was 1990's 'Bezerk' that blew the doors wide open for the glam rockers hitting the UK Top 40 like a bolt of lightning. "When Bezerk exploded it was like a big finger pointed at us from the sky and said "It's your turn," recalls frontman Kim Hooker, "And we made the most of every second from then on." The album was so successful for the band that it garnered them three hit singles (including their as of yet lone Top 40 hit, "Heaven") and their very own "calling card" in the form of a bubblegum, over the top mega anthem by the name of "Love Bomb Baby." A song so ridiculously popular that it was impossible to escape it's seduction. Co-founder Pepsi Tate says "That was like our statement of intent: completely over the top, catchy as hell and with a mega portion of 'Tailz style topping. 100% pure Tigertailz as someone once said". It also brought them two Top 5 home videos in the form of 'Bezerk Live: 1990' and 'Video Frenzy' as well as a slew of MTV and press attention..
The next year saw the band sign to Sony Records in Japan where they released 'Banzai', a collection of b-sides and independent singles. Two versions of the album 'Wazbones' followed (released through Mercury Records), as well as a live album, entitled 'You Looking At Me?' which proved to be Tigertailz' final musical output for a while. Jay Pepper - "Being in Tigertailz had sucked every last drop of blood from me, I had given her my all and there was nothing left to give. I had to get away from her for a while to try and rejuvenate myself. That 'while' turned into 10+ years but now I feel re-born and am in a far better position to co

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Solid Release, March 8, 2008

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W. A. Newton "Venom_1970" (Melbourne Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bezerk 2.0 (Audio CD)

Many years after the original Bezerk was released The boys are back with Bezerk 2.0, its got the same feel as Bezerk, probably slighly more modern, and not as boppy as tracks like "Love Bomb Baby" or Noize Level Critical". Ive heard Wazbones and was not impressed even though two songs from that release are in fact on Bezerk 2.0. Tigertailz have released a newer relese titled Thrill Pistol which i cant get into, a completely different feel and style, much more alternaive, But Bezerk 2.0 is definatly back to the early feel from these glamseters from Cardiff.

Stand out tracks in my opinion "Do It Up" "TVOD" and the ballad "I Believe"

Worthwhile if you love Bezerk

5.0 out of 5 stars stick to your guns, September 28, 2007

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Neil A. Panosian (Milwaukee, WI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bezerk 2.0 (Audio CD)

In this age of conforming to what is popular Tigertailz has continued to do what they do best, which is rock. With the passing of bassist Pepsi Tate, it would be wise to grab all the recordings you can!