Crimes of Passion

Big Head Todd & The Monsters | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 10, 2004)
• Original Release Date: 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sanctuary Records
• ASIN: B0000BZNG0
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  DVD Audio  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #38,156 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, diverse CD, December 13, 2004

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Blues-rock fan (Columbia, SC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Crimes of Passion (Audio CD)

This is a fantastic CD, and it shows how BHTM have grown in their songwriting. From blistering rock (Dirty Juice, Love Transmission), soul (ICU in Everything, Conquistadors), and pop (Imaginary Ships, Angela Dangerlove), this CD is one that will never grow old. BHTM is probably one of the most underappreciated bands around. If you're a blues rock lover, this CD will NOT disappoint. Buy this and all of their other CDs.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Road Less Traveled..., September 7, 2004

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Downeaster (Maine) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Crimes of Passion (Audio CD)

It's really 4.5 stars, but I can't fractionalize.

As a diehard fan of BHTM, it's hard to say which album is my favorite, but Crimes of Passion is certainly one of them.
Compared to "Midnight Radio" it's the far end of the spectrum, whereas MR is indy and raw, Crimes is poised, polished and much more produced. Is one method way better than the other? Depends on the listener. For this listener it does not. It is a much more mellow album than their previous Riviera, but Todd's vocals are so much more clear that I understood every song without having to look up the lyrics in the liner notes.

There has been some major advances here in Todd's storytelling. The lyrics in "Beauty Queen" would make John Hiatt proud. "Drought of 2013" paints a stark reality of a world turned to dust, and "Peacemaker Blues" with it's Dylan-esqe feeling of "why can't we all just get along is fabulous." "Lost Child Astronaut" is haunting and beautiful; "Imaginary Ships" just makes you sway your head, especially once Todd starts wandering with the guitar. "Angela Dangerlove" is just a good rock ballad.

But it's not all mellow... "Dirty Juice" rocks, "Conquistadors" is killer, especially when cranked. "Love Transmission" still has that edgy, raw sound that earlier fans love, and "Come On (a more refined version from Riviera) is a good tune, however I appreciate it more when played live. See their new "Live at the Fillmore DVD." You'll see what I mean.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love 'Crimes of Passion!', September 24, 2004

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D. Haines (Fairmont, WV United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Crimes of Passion (Audio CD)

Quite simply, I'm glad that Big Head Todd and the Monsters are still doin' it! I've had 'Crimes of Passion' since first released, and it remains a constant play selection for me. Any BHTM fan that doesn't quite 'get' this CD needs to keep listening (while giving thanks that Todd and the gang have found a way to keep their fans in grace). 'Imaginary Ships' is one of their best ever. ....LOVE this CD and can't wait for the next one!