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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Storming from the North., March 10, 2003
I thought i'd do the American reviewing public a favour. I'm English and the Wildhearts are my absolute most favourite band, i have almost everything associated with them (to get everything it seems you need to live in japan!), so i thought i'd review their arguably best album to help out those who missed them.
The Wildhearts embody everything good about quality Rock music. Catchy to the point of 'can't get it out of you head', heavy to the point of 'that riff makes me wanna smash stuff' and just fun to the point where you will sing and jump down the street not caring what people think.
This Album is the key one. Before it they had less production, less power and less oomph. After it they got heavier and more messed up as drugs and fall outs took their toll. From the opening riff of "Greetings From S***sville" you get the whole point of the album, an overarching lust to just plug in and rock your world. The reissued version contains another essential Wildhearts song in the 120mph "Caffine Bomb". The album just oozes positivity and speed freak power.
"News Of The World" is about a sunday paper in Britian, and it drags you in with a catchy vocal before powerhousing a riff that wouldn't be out of place on a Metallica album for it's finale. This album is perfect. Equal parts fun and heavy. Before Ginger's dying scream in "Love U Till I Don't" and the thumping riff armada that follows it sets in you'll wish all rock music was this good.
Now fully reformed with the "Earth Vs" lineup and about to enter the studio for a new album things look good in planet rock. Bombard radio stations and demand record companies release the new album over there in the U.S.A cos we've suffered the anguish of losing them once, don't let it happen again. Grasp rocks greatest creators by the sweaty hands now and plug in, play loud and enjoy music.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Warning! Listening to this album may change your life., June 14, 1999
By A Customer
'Earth Vs The Wildhearts', though it didn't exactly set the charts alight, is one of rock's great lost albums. Released slap bang in the middle of the grunge era, the debut set from the Wildhearts stood out from the coffee-drinking, lumberjack-wearing, lank-haired miseries of the day. 'Earth Vs The Wildhearts' fuses irresistable pop melodies with big rock riffs to amazing effect. Ginger established himself as a formidable songwriter on this record and listening to tracks such as 'Loves***', 'TV Tan' and 'The Miles Away Girl', it's not hard to see why. And, for pure rock mayhem, get a load of the double whammy that is 'My Baby Is A Headf***' (featuring the late, great David Bowie guitarist Mick Ronson) and the Motorhead song that never was, 'Suckerpunch'. There's something for everyone on this album, not just for the headbanging contingent. A rocking pop treat which owes just as much to the Beach Boys and Beatles, as it does to Metallica and Guns N' Roses.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The result of adding the best ingredients to the mix., November 12, 2004
This is one of the top 5 records of the 90's hands down. If you don't own this, it is not your fault. The only reason anyone here in the states knows of this band is word of mouth. Lack of promotion and absolutely no airplay destined this to the used CD bins. What a shame but everyone I know that owns this has picked it up second hand. The music has some great crunching guitars, blitzkrieging drums, smart and cynical lyrics and harmony vocals to make you realize that a band does exist that care about product and the music they produce. the harmony vocals remind a little of The Beatles but the guitars and beat are just so strong. Every song here is a winner. It is a shame American radio can't bring us this kind of stuff. Clear channel won't play this and Now they are American FM radio. The language maybe a little strong but if G 'n' R and Metallica hasn't damaged you with their language, you will be fine. Look at the song titles and then you will realize this is no ordinary band. You will play this for years to come. Check out their new stuff as well. No need to thank me, you are welcome!
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