Malice in Wonderland [Extra tracks, Import, Original recording remastered]

Nazareth | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 7, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Extra tracks, Import, Original recording remastered
• Label: Eagle Music Europe
• ASIN: B00005UEPM
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #407,881 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Holiday

2. Showdown at the Border

3. Talkin' to One of the Boys

4. Heart's Grown Cold

5. Fast Cars

6. Big Boy

7. Talkin' 'Bout Love

8. Fallen Angel

9. Ship of Dreams

10. Turning a New Leaf

11. Heart's Grown Cold [*]

12. Razamanaz [*]

13. Hair of the Dog [*]

14. Talkin' to One of the Boys [*]

Editorial Reviews

30th anniversary 2002 remastered reissue of the Scottish hard rock quartet's 1980 album that's unavailable domestically. Includes 7 bonus tracks 'Holiday' (Single Edit), 'Ship Of Dreams' (Single Edit), 'Heart's Grown Cold' (Live 7'' EP Version), 'Talkin' To One Of The Boys' (Live 7'' EP Version), 'Showdown At The Border' (Live), 'Holiday' (Live) & 'Heart's Grown Cold' (Live).

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of Nazareth's Best, March 13, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Malice in Wonderland (Audio CD)

It's hard to believe that I'm the first to write a review of this seminal album. There isn't even a condescending "editorial" review, only some general remarks about such things as the artwork, which by the way is quite unusual. Child mannequins are sitting around a picnic table watching a large fire burn out of control. On the back, the mannequins are looking at the stars through a telescope. Bizarre - but then the album itself is a different one for Nazareth. Jeff "Skunk" Baxter, of Steely Dan and Doobie Brothers fame, stepped in as producer and played on some tracks. The band was in search of a new sound, and they did a wonderful job of finding it. This record is very accessible throughout and radio friendly in places, but maintains the hard edge that the band is known for. Songs like Hearts Grown Cold showcase their considerable skill with ballads, Holiday is great pop song, Talking to One of the Boys is a great number, Fast Cars has a vibraphone accompaniment that adds a sort of experimental feel. There really isn't a weak track on the album - it just goes from strength to strength. The last song, Turning a New Leaf, plays in my head constantly. Malice in Wonderland is perhaps Nazareth's most accessible album and I wouldn't be surprised if some fans of their earlier music saw it as a sellout when it was first released. Nevertheless, anyone who appreciates good rock music is insane if they don't give this album a chance. Don't take my word for it, the band themselves say that this one is a favorite and they include more songs from it in their live set than any other. So pick up a copy - it's a classic.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nazareth Get A New Producer And Continue Their Hot Streak, January 4, 2006

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The Footpath Cowboy "rockerusa2002" (Kingston, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Malice in Wonderland (Audio CD)

Nazareth hired Jeff "Skunk" Baxter to produce MALICE IN WONDERLAND, and the results are great. The opener, "Holiday", describes the feeling of ennui that arises from self-indulgence, and, along with the cautionary ballad "Fallen Angel", has motivated me to look at pictures of pretty actresses as a deterrent to such behavior. That's hardly the only great song here, as Baxter apparently encouraged the band to try new sounds, including cleaner guitar textures and exotic rhythms. This CD shows a band continuing to grow and refine their sound, and is an essential purchase for any Nazareth fan, as well as any fan of 70s and 80s rock in general.

10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another ROCK SOLID effort by Dan and the Boys, March 1, 2005

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Otis Robb "Otis Robb" (Nashville Tn) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Malice in Wonderland (Audio CD)

Another GREAT album that was rather ignored by devotees and critics! Many 'fans' had deserted them when 'Fool Circle', two albums previous, hit the streets. The change in musical direction 'had put them off' since they saw the band as merely a hard-rockin' 'eavy 'me'al oufit!!! As mentioned in the ballads review, Nazareth has always had eclectic leanings as far back as their first album on Warner Brothers in 1972! Any one REALLY surprised, Im not! Thats why Ive always appreciated pretty much what they have done - because of the diverse writing styles. (Dan McCafferty's 1975 solo disc is a good representation of what Im talking about) Well here it is 1980's 'Malice In Wonderland' - another solid package of good singing and good playing from the boys! The added live tracks of the studio versions are a welcome addition, as they get a 'rather different' treatment when performed live. Once again guitarist MANNY CHARLTON comes up with a musically poignant and sensitive piece, 'Ship of Dreams.' (Any one remember 'A Rose In the Heather' from 'Hair of the Dog' - same inspiration) Of couse, the great axe wielder, ZAL CLEMINSON formerly of the SENSATIONAL ALEX HARVEY BAND who joined the lineup on 1979's 'No Mean City, provides two SOLID compositions, a mid tempo rocker, 'Big Boy'(originally done on the 1976 SAHB w/o Alex record, 'Fourplay') and the rather moving ballad, 'Hearts Grown Cold' (which Rick Medlocke and Blackfoot did a few years later when ex-Uriah Heeper KEN HENSLEY was in the band) For those who dont know, ex-DOOBIE BROTHER, Jeff Baxter produced this record (just as he did with 'Fool Circle) and I might add, DID a commendable job as the '3rd ear man!'
Some of ya'll heard Nazareth 'sold out' with the chick singers on 'Big Boy' along with its mid-section sax solo and least I forget, were AGHASTLY MORTIFIED when VIBES made their first appearance on the mid-tempo groove of 'Fast Cars!' Oh no - what have these SCOTTISH rockers done to themselves? Once again, to prepare and deliver another eclectic, NO NOT ECCENTRIC, platter of good taste that was hardly a waste! A nice companion to some of their earlier discs and some later ones too - '2xs' 'Bugaloo' and 'No Jive' If your looking for total BLITZKRIEG, better go with Fates Warning Queensryche Megadeth Tool Pavement or Soulfly - if the tastes buds are little mo' into a diverse and discriminating frame of mind, well, you've come to the right place! 'MIW' is the package of song for you. (BTW, the band with new guy Jimmy Murrison on guitar and bassist Pete Agnew's son on drums are on a 6 month world tour that should commence around the time of the original singer's and bassist 59th birthday! Cheers to all!