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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A great rock album by a great hard rock band,
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This review is from: Mean Streak (Audio CD)
The Good
There's no mistaking that the opening riff to "Mean Streak" represent the rock music scene of the early eighties. Vocalist Dave Meniketti delivers his trademark melodic yet husky vocals, reminiscent of Sammy Hagar & Ronnie Montrose. It should come as no surprise that Dave has collaborated with Ronnie many times. There's nothing flashy or fancy about "Straight Through the Heart," but it's still a killer rock track. More of that great Y & T vocal harmony returns for "Lonely Side of Town."The group chronicles their first-ever trip to Japan on "Midnight in Tokyo." Even though you'll want to get caught up in the lyrics, it's Meniketti's & Joey Alves' guitar work that really shine here. "Hang `Em High" has Y & T crossing the line from AOR rockers, to heavy metal head bangers as they pump up the distortion, quicken up the riffs, and lay down some pounding drum beats. "Sentimental Fool" has a great pop-rock radio appeal to it, as the arrangement is not too complicated and the group gives it there all vocally. "Down and Dirty" is all about the power chord riffage. The bonus track "I'm Not Sorry" has a darker tone to it, but it still comes off melodic. The Bad Nothing notable The Verdict Mean Streak was a gateway album for Y & T. It helped the group finally get noticed by American audiences. It wasn't long after this one that Y & T really started cranking out some hits. Although it's not their strongest album, Mean Streak is still a great rock album by a great hard rock band. It's a good representation of the music scene at the time as well.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
EXCELLENT,
By Shator_the_Great (McMinnville, OR USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Mean Streak (Audio CD)
I don't own this CD but have heard every song on it and they are all great. Anyone who likes Y&T will love this one. I also highly recommend Black Tiger and Earth Shaker. The prices are too high but if you've got the cash it's well worth it for any of the Y&T CD's.5 stars
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not quite "Black Tiger," but a classic,
This review is from: Mean Streak (Audio CD)
I've long said this album was one that would never leave my collection, and I still feel that way. But despite the fact it is one of Y&T's best albums, it's not their best.
Oh, it starts off like a rocket, certainly. "Mean Streak" is one of Y&T's signature songs, and is as strong a leadoff to an album as I can think of. "Straight Through The Heart," "Lonely Side Of Town" and "Midnight In Tokyo," for those owning the LP or cassette, completes a solid side of metal, while "Breaking Away" and "Hang 'Em High" start the second side with gusto. The problem comes afterward. "Take Me To The Limit" has a powerful edge to it, but somehow leaves me wanting a little more. "Sentimental Fool," meanwhile, sounds as if it belongs on another album: I really didn't care for it. But "Down And Dirty" makes you almost forget the last two songs, and rounds out a very solid album perfectly. "Mean Streak", despite it's very few flaws, is a Y&T classic, one of the best albums in my collection. I highly recommend it.
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