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Psychotic Supper

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I can't believe that I am only the fifth person to review this classic early 1990s hard rock album. Before this release, Tesla had already gotten pretty big with their sophomore effort and the live unplugged album, each of which yielded a top 10 hit. By the time this came out in the fall of 1991, the rock music landscape was beginning to change (i.e., away from melodic hard rock and toward unmelodic, whiny grunge). Still, this album held its own at the time with several rock radio hits.

"Edison's Medicine" is a very catchy rocker, and "Call It What You Want" is a fantastic, anthemic follow up. "What You Give" is over 7 minutes long--an amazing acoustic anthem/ballad that rivals the more well-known "Love Song" in terms of its musicianship. "Song And Emotion" is another slower track that is a touching tribute to Def Leppard's Steve Clark, who had died earlier that same year. I remember hearing all these songs frequently on rock radio at the time this album was out.

Other highlights include the catchy, heavy "Don't De-Rock Me", with an extended guitar solo and even a drum solo; the stirring (both musically and lyrically) "Freedom Slaves", which is a hard, anthemic rocker; and the amusing closing track, "Toke About It". Truth is, there is not a bad track here. It is an album full of hard rock highlights.

The band has called this their favorite album, so be sure to pick this up if you were ever a fan of Tesla and somehow missed out on this one. This is classic hard rock at its best. Even if you did not like the "pop metal" of the '80s, you very well may appreciate the straight-ahead, hard rocking quality presented here. Pop metal fans will appreciate this as well. Like all Tesla albums, a strongly recommended buy.

I was surprised by this album. Tesla had always been rockers, but one listen to the song Edison's Medicine proved these guys could really shred. Fans of great riff-based rock will love this album, fans of their song Love song will love What You Give, & any Def Leppard fan will appreciate the tribute to late Lep guitarist Steve Clark, Song & Emotion, basing the opening riff on Clark's original intro to Gods Of War. All in all, this ia a great album. Check out the other albums, too.

With another great release "Psycotic Supper", there is no longer any question. Tesla Rocks!!!...They always have, and they always will. That's all there is to it....

This isn't my favorite Tesla, that honor would go to the previous "Mechanical Resonance" and "The Great Radio Controversy" releases. I think those two are their greatest. Nonetheless, "Psycotic Supper" cranks out some of the coolest, hardest rocking songs you'll hear. You can't go wrong with Tesla.

4.5 Stars -

TESLA ROCKS. BUY IT NOW!!!

I have all of Tesla's cds and love them all. This one has some songs that really hold the sound that they are known for though. "What you give" is my personal favorite. I highly recommend this cd.

From time to time, a hard rock act will step up to the plate with a flair and style that is undeniably different. In the mid-80's thru the early 90's though, bands could be thrown into two piles-Metal/Hair or Grunge/Garage. Amidst this time frame, Tesla emerged with a brand of rock that not only did'nt go into the heap, but it epitomized what good, hard rock-n-roll should sound like in my opinion. If choosing a Tesla cd, I would pick Psychotic Supper, as it showcases the energy & flavor of the group true to form. If you crave unique rock with original hooks, you won't be disappointed. This ensemble leaves your blood tingling. And though they were surprisingly underated, (critics needed hearing aids) they rocked like no band did in 1991. And, uh-hum, like NO band does now.

I own ALL of Tesla's stuff, bought when it came out ( Mechanical Resonance and Great Radio Controversy on VINYL for crying out loud!), and I think this is their best. Granted, it's tough to choose a best from a band with this kind of TALENT (they have NO PEERS), but after about a million listens I have to go with Psychotic Supper; yes, it rocks even harder than Mech Resonance. These guys are freakin' ARTISTS. I saw there was only 1 review for this CD; that's SAD. Wake up, people!! All Tesla's stuff gets 5++ stars. Serious guitar work, here. If you dig Tesla, check out Badlands 1st CD; they are the only other band I know of that even approaches the talent of Tesla. Buy the CD, you CAN'T go wrong!

Not quite as perfect as the first two albums, but still 5 star material. Tesla was one of those bands that got lumped into hair metal but shouldn't have.

Edison's Medicine might be one of my favorite songs by them, if not the favorite. I never understood why they never played this one live. At least not the times I saw them after the release of this album or on the live album. It was released as a single, rocks out pretty hard, and the song embodies the name and spirit of the band. Tesla, no machines, anti-marconi. Whatever that was they used to push. Would have been great to hear this one live.

I really can't say anything that hasn't already been said by the previous reviewers. Jeff Keith's gritty-bluesy-voice is Tesla's recognizable trademark. Frank Hannon & Tommy Skeoch, with there infectious riffs and acoustic changes, are the most underrated guitar duo ever. All this is perfectly driven by the rock solid rhythm section of Brian Wheat & Troy Luccketta. All wrapped tightly in a no frills package. I'm excited to hear the boys are working on a new studio album. Check out the web site teslatheband.com....and NO MACHINES!

The best album Tesla has ever done. 'Don't De Rock Me' revisits 'Cumin' atcha Live' in 3D. 'Stir it Up' is just incredible. Too many adjectives, not enough room. Alongside Cold Chisel, the best band you could listen to (only if you like rock). Just buy it and see.

This band is as interesting and talented as the mechanical genius from which they took their name sake. Not only do they praise Nikoli Tesla in the song "Edisons Medicine" but they praise him on every album in order to keep his spirit alive. I love this band because they write songs from the heart in which anyone who has a heart can relate to. Weather they are bashing big government or praising the not so forgotten man of science, every song is a winner in my book. Collect all of Tesla's albums and I'm sure you will still be listening to them in your 80's!