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DEE SNIDER, the unmistakable front-man of the rock band Twisted Sister, will release his new studio album DEE DOES BROADWAY on May 8th on Razor & Tie. The album features Dee's powerful voice and theatrical persona as he exudes his rock 'n' roll take on several Broadway classics. Dee Does Broadway was spawned from a number of voicemails exchanged featuring "Broadway Tunes" sung as messages between Dee Snider and Alice Cooper in 2009 and Dee's 2010 Broadway run in the Broadway rock musical Rock of Ages. The album one-plus years in the making enlisted producers Bob Kulick and Brett Chassen (whom Dee worked with on the metalized Frank Sinatra tribute called Sin-atra) and also features the incredible orchestrations and playing by the renowned composer/arranger Doug Katsaros and the bass guitar playing of one of rock's prolific players, the legendary Rudy Sarzo.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Novelty Concept That Really Works: Snider Surprises With Offbeat Interpretations
June 1, 2012
Format:Audio CD
Truthfully, I'm not a huge fan of Dee Snider and haven't given him much thought since the heyday of Twisted Sister. Don't get me wrong, I like him fine. He seems extremely personable and well spoken, I just wasn't waiting expectantly for his next music project. When I heard he was going to cover some Broadway standards, I literally cringed. But Snider is an astute businessman. To do this right, he had to make the songs his own. And the result, alternating lush orchestrations with high octane metal, is an experiment that works just fine! Of course, he is ably assisted on the best numbers by high profile talent such as Patti LuPone, Bebe Neuwirth, Cyndi Lauper, and Clay Aiken.
"Dee Does Broadway" succeeds best on the numbers that are either duets or veer completely away from the original interpretations. My favorites:
Whatever Lola Wants: This duet with Bebe Neuwirth works because it is so dramatic. The great Neuwirth (always a delight) sounds downright possessed and her verbal sparring with Snider is truly memorable. This is so over the top, it is musical nirvana.
Tonight/Somewhere: The presence of Patti LuPone was the album's nicest surprise for me. As she attempts to out-diva Snider on these "West Side Story" classics--once again, it's like a cage match of belting bravado. My favorite piece on the CD, I only wished there was more of Somewhere (which only gets about four bars).
Luck Be A Lady: Trying not to sound repetitive, the "Guys and Dolls" standard is also enhanced by over-the-top vocalizing--this time by none other than Clay Aiken. Aiken and Snider serve this one up as if the fate of the world depends on it, and it is easily the most intense version of the song I've ever heard.
Two numbers that excel with a quirky appeal are "Big Spender" with Cyndi Lauper and "There is Nothing Like A Dame" with a trio of Broadway's up-and-comers. The numbers succeed due to offbeat interactions and quite a bit of humor. The non-singing exchanges between Lauper and Snider were actually more interesting than the song.
Of the solo numbers, the two that I really like Snider on were "The Ballad of Sweeney Todd" and "Music of the Night." Both are infused with madness and fit Snider's vocal stylings quite nicely. The five other numbers (Cabaret, Mack the Knife, The Joint is Jumpin', I Get A Kick Out Of You, and Razzle Dazzle) are all well done, but don't stand out (for me) as much as the rest of the songs. All in all, though, Snider has made an impressive album that fully exceeded my expectations! A lot of fun. KGHarris, 6/12.
"Dee Does Broadway" succeeds best on the numbers that are either duets or veer completely away from the original interpretations. My favorites:
Whatever Lola Wants: This duet with Bebe Neuwirth works because it is so dramatic. The great Neuwirth (always a delight) sounds downright possessed and her verbal sparring with Snider is truly memorable. This is so over the top, it is musical nirvana.
Tonight/Somewhere: The presence of Patti LuPone was the album's nicest surprise for me. As she attempts to out-diva Snider on these "West Side Story" classics--once again, it's like a cage match of belting bravado. My favorite piece on the CD, I only wished there was more of Somewhere (which only gets about four bars).
Luck Be A Lady: Trying not to sound repetitive, the "Guys and Dolls" standard is also enhanced by over-the-top vocalizing--this time by none other than Clay Aiken. Aiken and Snider serve this one up as if the fate of the world depends on it, and it is easily the most intense version of the song I've ever heard.
Two numbers that excel with a quirky appeal are "Big Spender" with Cyndi Lauper and "There is Nothing Like A Dame" with a trio of Broadway's up-and-comers. The numbers succeed due to offbeat interactions and quite a bit of humor. The non-singing exchanges between Lauper and Snider were actually more interesting than the song.
Of the solo numbers, the two that I really like Snider on were "The Ballad of Sweeney Todd" and "Music of the Night." Both are infused with madness and fit Snider's vocal stylings quite nicely. The five other numbers (Cabaret, Mack the Knife, The Joint is Jumpin', I Get A Kick Out Of You, and Razzle Dazzle) are all well done, but don't stand out (for me) as much as the rest of the songs. All in all, though, Snider has made an impressive album that fully exceeded my expectations! A lot of fun. KGHarris, 6/12.
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Never expected to hear Dee Snider belt out Broadway Hits but believe it or not he does it pretty well. Bought it figuring it to be a bit of a joke but was truly surpized.
By Kris
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
LOVED this CD, even though I've never been a heavy metal fan -- Snyder's got some pipes! The guy could do broadway musicals, and should!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Only Dee Could Do This
Let's face it, "Dee Does Broadway" is something that could have gone terribly wrong. But then again, it's the brainchild of two maniacs... Dee Snyder and Alice Cooper. Read more
Published 4 months ago by John Groller
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dee does it again!
Bought this as a gift for my 20 year old son who is a Dee Snider fan. He enjoys it and now I do too!
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Published 4 months ago by M. B. Skibesky
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dee Does Broadway
Fun, fantastic album. I bought it because I'm a huge fan of Clay Aiken's and I knew he had done a duet on the CD. Read more
Published 4 months ago by A. Macdonald
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dee really Does Broadway
Dee Snider if anyone can do it! He is not only a great songwriter but a talented singer too! His versions of these Broadway classics will make You wanna buy his other productions... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Antti Järvinen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Thought Bret Michaels doing dog clothes was weird? What about Dee...
As a Twisted Sister, and Dee Snider, fan I wanted to check this out. So I did! Don't be to quick to judge this one before listening to it. In all reality its amazing. Read more
Published 8 months ago by John Collins
5.0 out of 5 stars
Q: What do Dee Snider and Pat Boone have in common?
A: They both made unusual albums after having conversations with Alice Cooper.
Pat Boone's "In A Metal Mood," where he performed hard rock songs in his own particular... Read more
Pat Boone's "In A Metal Mood," where he performed hard rock songs in his own particular... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Robert L. Hood
5.0 out of 5 stars
Twisted Broadway
Nice to hear Dee taking on show tunes. Very fun, about as good as the Twisted Sister Christmas album! The guitar work is very enjoyable.
Published 8 months ago by tcbscott
4.0 out of 5 stars
DELICIOUS
What a fun fun listen. I have always been an anomaly in my circle of friends- someone who loves heavy metal and Broadway equally. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Joseph Marino
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dee Does...well, pretty much what he wants to because he does it WELL!
If Dee Snider were any cooler he'd be a lock to play Mr.Freeze in a Batman film! Those of us that never quite fit in got it pretty early on: Dee Snider was one of us made good. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Michael A Wilkinson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wow, this man has TALENT
I bought this based on a recommendation by Playbill.com. What a talent this man has.
His collaboration with Cyndi Lauper is great, his collaboration with Patti Lupone is... Read more
His collaboration with Cyndi Lauper is great, his collaboration with Patti Lupone is... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Ronald M. Glick
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