Megaforce Years

Blue Cheer | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 20, 1996)
• Original Release Date: 1996
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Megaforce
• ASIN: B000003T99
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #96,513 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One word - Incredible, December 15, 1999

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Stephanie Sandlin (Spokane, Wa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Megaforce Years (Audio CD)

Best known as BC's most successful comeback attempt. "The Beast is Back" was originally released with little fanfare in 1985 on the Megaforce label. BC returns to their roots with the ultra-heavy and loud sound of the early days. For the fan of the mellower, softer BC - pass this baby up. The BC of old is back with a vengence.

Original members Dickie Peterson (vox, bass) and Paul Whaley (drums) are joined by guitarist Tony Rainier as they dive into some classic BC songs as well as freshly penned ones.

Producer Jon Zazula makes BC's sound very contempary. You never thought BC could sound so good. The standouts are "Out of Focus", "Parchment Farm" and "Ride with Me." The whole album is wonderful however.

If you like the first 2 albums. I strongly suggest you purchase this before it goes out of print (again). Its BC back on all 12 cylinders doing what they do best.

Keep a'rocking Dickie.. Keep a'rockin...

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the beast is indeed back!, May 16, 2001

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jason p. melancon (gretna, louisiana United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Megaforce Years (Audio CD)

alot of blue cheer albums that were released after the vincebus eruptum album strayed away from the "heavy" sound. i like all the blue cheer releases but this one brings it all back to the beginning. dickie peterson's vocals are sensational. all tracks are kickass. a must for all collectors of this power trio.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The beast IS back ...., April 20, 2000

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Fred l. Hernandez (San Luis Obispo, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Megaforce Years (Audio CD)

After going through a dry periold without at least one other original member, Blue Cheer finally came back the formula that made them one of the Fathers of Heavy Metal Rock. They've gone back to their Blues roots and added that special touch of hard rock that drew me to the way, way back when.

If you want some good 60's style Hard Rock "Beast" is for you.