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After listening to the Misfits collection 1 back in 1988 or 1989 I immediately tracked down this self titled cassette from Danzig. What you get is a stripped down blues metal album with demonic overtones. I personally love the production that Rick Rubin gave this album. This is the first album that Glenn Danzig appeared on that really brought his vocals to the front of the mix. Glenn has a deep bluesy sound but his voice has a great range. The drums from Chuck Biscuits are awesome. You hear every hit he makes and it thunders in your chest. Chuck knew how to really add drums to Danzig rather than just following the simple rhythm. John Christ has great guitar tones that are truly unique and compliments Glenn's vocals perfectly. There is not one bad song on the album. The album starts with Twist of Cain which sets the mood well. The album varies in tempo from the slower "She Rides" to the faster pace of "Mother". If you like dark music with a hard edge (this is not GOTH) then I highly recommend you pick this up. As a long time Danzig fan, I still revisit this album often but Lucifuge is still my favorite Danzig album!

Sort of like The Doors sandwiched between The Cult and Black Sabbath with extra cheese, Danzig is not for everyone. But any honest hard rock fan will have to admit that this is a really good record. I think it borders on great.

There's not a boring track here, and everything is produced and mixed PERFECTLY. Seriously, Rick Rubin has made some great records, but this is ridiculous.

I'm not a big Danzig fan, but I'm a big fan of this album. It has a dark, dirty, spontaneous feel, like G'N'R's Appetite For Destruction. It just works. If you like bluesy metal, you gotta love it.

When I purchased Danzig around 1989 or 1990, the metal scene was saturated with hair bands, thrash acts such as Metallica and Slayer were in a creative decline, and Pantera was about to introduce a style that would ruin it for everybody. I bought this album because I was looking for something different and "Mother" was receiving airplay on metal radio, but it was quite a pleasant surprise to discover how good the rest of the record was.

Metal follows trends just like any other music genre, and as a result many bands sound alike. It is pretty safe to say that no other band sounds like Danzig. If you are tired of cookie monster vocals, blast beats, and "technicality", this record is for you. The instrumentation is straightforward and minimalist, and Glenn Danzig's vocals range from howling to crooning, powerful to subtle. The lyrics are poetic and would sound clichéd if sung by any other vocalist, but Glenn Danzig delivers them with depth and emotion. Danzig manages to combine satanic and occult themes, gothic imagery, and sexuality into a unique package. I have heard them played in a strip club ("She Rides"), how many other legitimate metal bands can make that claim?

The record is a gem from start to finish. "Twist Of Cain", "She Rides", and "Mother" are probably the most familiar to metalheads, but other tracks stand out as well. You will bang your head to "Am I Demon" while "Soul On Fire", "End Of Time", and "Evil Thing" are also excellent songs. The mood overall is cold, dark and bleak, sometimes mysterious and ethereal. This is undoubtedly a metal record but one that is heavy without relying on speed or volume. Stylistically, it bears quite a bit of resemblance to Judas Priest during the era of Sad Wings Of Destiny, Sin After Sin, and Stained Class.

No metalhead should ever forget that Danzig carried the torch for years during some of metal's leaner years. In an era dominated by grunge and alternative, the band refused to compromise and gave hope to an embattled metal audience. This is an outstanding debut record and is rivaled only by Danzig IV in terms of quality. It is definitely worth a purchase.

I'm mixed when it comes to Danzig. I'm not very fond of him personally, but the man can sure write a song and sing, and this is easily his best release under the Danzig moniker.

The songs on here have a polished rawness to them you don't get on his future releases, and he seems to channel Elvis at all the right times. That's the same thing that made the Misfits' "Legacy of Brutality" so great.

If you aren't hooked by the first guitar riff, you really aren't paying attention. You know then and there that Danzig is rewriting his music history, and is doing exactly what he wants regardless of what the fans desired. You have to admire that. Fortunately, what he made was entirely rocking, which may be in part to Rick Rubin. Can't say for sure, but I think that was definitely an influence.

This release never gets old, and will stand the test of time like few others of his. Guaranteed not to disappoint Danzig and rock fans.

I like listening to this debut album from Danzig from time to time. It was released in 1988, and ten songs are contained. Glenn Danzig also has a good voice. The musicianship is solid, and all of the tunes are listenable. The music sounds like straight-up rock--it reminds me of AC/DC. "Twist of Cain," "Mother," and "Possession" are the cuts that I consider to be the standouts. What I like about "Twist of Cain" is its infectious guitar riff and memorable refrain. I consider "Mother" to be a classic composition; an example of why is Danzig's unforgettable vocal performance. "Possession" is also a cool one that has a strange intro. The CD booklet has the song lyrics and a color photo of the group. Also, the disc is almost 41 minutes. This is a recommendable album.

glenn danzig,s first solo album simply titled ;Danzig was released in 1988.by the time glenn danzig released this album he had been in bands like the misfits and samhain.for the first few great danzig albums glenn gathered together a very good band in members such as;john christ-guitars,erie von-bass and chuck biscuits-drums to back his his soulful vocal style and excellent dark lyrical themes! also noteable is the fact this album was produced by famous rock producer rick rubin who has produced albums for such greats as the red hot chili peppers,acdc and the cult.teaming up with rick rubin was a good move and the results showed in songs such as;twist of cain,she rides,am i demon,the hunter,soul on fire and mother to name a few.the album cover is very cool with the demon skull which definately fits glenn,s dark lyrics.for my tastes this album and danzig 2 lucifuge are 2 of danzig,s greatest,so if you are a fan you know this album and lucifuge are must haves!play this loud!!

In the 1980's Glenn Danzig was at the height of his creative powers. Unable to sit still with the hyper sonic punk/rockabilly assault of the Misfits of Walk Among Us & Legacy of Brutality, he pointed them in the new form of thrash found on their 1983 classic Earth A.D..When that group disbanded soon after he started the more sonically adventurous & experimental Samhain. After meeting producer & American records founder Rick Rubin in 1987, he embarked on the blues metal of Danzig.This album has a much more mature feeling to it then his previous work. For starters, the production on this album is perfect.It has a great clean sound to it that emphasizes Danzig's Elvis meets Jim Morrison vocals while the guitar, bass & drums feel very muscular. The songs themselves, like Twist of Cain, The Hunter, Evil Thing, Not of This World & his absolute classic & signature tune, Mother, are some of the best in his entire catalog. This is Danzig all grown up with two more killer albums to follow.

Twist of Cain,Mother, Danzig's Self titled debut album with Newly named Danzig(formerly Samhain minus band members except him and eerie von) Classic Album,Bluesy,dark,Rock,Metal,Some punk aspect but not misfits, Not as dark as Samhain at least on this album. Good Cd. the best Danzig cd-Danzig I

Danzigs 1st album. Glenn Danzig sounds hauntingly just like Jim Morrison of the doors and makes you think of what you may have heard from Morrison had he went alittle heavier than what he did with the Doors. Danzig's 1st release is heavy without getting fast and hard. Danzig himself is on the edge of darkness singing of the evil side of man which may turn off many in music and leaving many not daring to venture into his style. On the other hand it gained him his own legend of fans into his angry and dark style of rock music.

Admittingly I was one of those who just didnt want to go down that road. I like my rock and roll to reflect on a good time.

But Ill say this, you can take Danzig S/T give it a listen and appreciate that it is in fact a good album. After finally listening to it at someone elses request I was bitten by the music, the basic ground roots of rock n roll slow heavy rock together with Danzigs Morrison like vocals. Yes this is a good cultish album and I had to have it in my collection. The way I listen to it is pretty much the way I view my life and the life of all mankind. We all have alittle Twist of Cain in us its just that some of us overcome while others subcome. It reminds me of the choices we have in life and that every day we fight a battle of good vs evil.

I enjoy it. Danzig went on to a harder darker style and in my opinion missed a chance to be bigger. His loss for that fact but again I would say that the album is worth a listen and you might enjoy its talent within, the choice is up to you. Im going to keep my copy and will listen to it again every so often.

Changing the band name to simply Danzig after the demise of Samhain (to avoid changing nsme again), the first album is much more straight forward heavy metal, especially when compared to future releases. It's not as heavy as Samhain but the songs are catchier. Mother would become a Buzz Clip on MTV years later, leading some to dismiss Danzig as simply a one hit wonder. The music is similar to Black Sabbath, but with Glenn Danzig's superior vocals and John Christ's solid guitar work. A true gem of late 80s heavy metal, one hit wonder or not. Key tracks are: Twist of Cain, Am I Demon, Mother, Possesion and End of Time.