The Revolution By Night

Blue Oyster Cult | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 9, 2011)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Columbia
• ASIN: B0000025WW
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #27,533 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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The Revolution By Night by Blue Oyster Cult

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18 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best ten albums ever -- anywhere, December 19, 1999

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Rustmanic "R.S." (Albany, OR United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Revolution By Night (Audio CD)

This album is for the imaginative. The creative mind appreciates music that permeates. Revolution By Night will take you on a journey through your own mind, and it will clean out the cobwebs. To do the album justice, you have to contemplate it, and not just have it playing in the background. Calling BOC's songs "haunting" doesn't really describe it, because they are not depressing. A better term might be "probing," because they explore areas you've never been within yourself, and it's a very worthwhile exploration.

I don't believe in touting certain songs in reviews, because that spoils the joy of discovery by each listener. These songs will grow on you. Many will say BOC's first few albums were their best. Personally, I feel they reached their peak in the early '80s, and this was their crowning achievement.

I'm a music aficionado who listens to thousands of albums from thousands of artists in all genres. Blue Oyster Cult is one of the ten greatest groups ever, in my estimation, and this album is likewise among the best ten of all-time.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Some great songs, some bad songs., March 20, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: The Revolution By Night (Audio CD)

I'm no kid, just didn't want to create an account. At this point, 1983, B.O.C. was putting out their first studio record in 2 years, new drummer Rick Downey was in, original drummer & songwriter Albert Bouchard -out. On RBN, Bruce Fairbarn's (Loverboy, Aerosmith) production was too slick, very 80's, and a bit dated in spots. But overall, there are some real gems here. The two best tracks are "Take Me Away", which features some guitar from guest Aldo Nova, and a killer vocal from Eric Bloom. Then we get the ultra-cool "Shooting Shark", with lyrics by Patti Smith, and a great melodic vocal from Buck Dharma, this tune had session man/"American Idol" judge Randy Jackson on the "slap" bass. From there, it's spotty. "Eyes On Fire" is way too corny, and sounds like a bad Billy Joel outtake, not good at all. "Veins" has a cool and interesting Richard Meltzer lyric/storyline but the music is all mucked-up with electronic drums,(dated) and dopey synth effects - same goes for "Shadow Of California". After the misfire "Shadow", we get Eric Bloom's "Feel The Thunder"- not bad, but not great either. "Let Go" is totally stupid, but in an odd straight-rock-anthem way, is a lotta fun, and makes you laugh. "Dragon Lady"(co-written by Blotto !) comes off bland-although The Tubes may have done well with it...Don't listen to other folks who don't get "Light Years Of Love", it's a classic ballad sung by bassist Joe Bouchard, with lyrics by Helen Wheels. This song is one of Joe's best, it's soaring melody, beautiful wordplay, and imagery will take you into the outer limits...the 5th dimension, where the speed of light between 2 hearts collide. Dig it. Hoagie out. BOC rocks- On Tour Forever!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Most Overlooked Rock Album of All Time, June 26, 2004

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Ji "Ji" - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Revolution By Night (Audio CD)

When people think of Blue Oyster Cult, its usually 'Don't Fear the Reaper' or 'Godzilla'. If there was an album in their prolific career that all of their works should be compared to, its 'The Revolution By Night'. The musicianship throughout this album is nothing short of spectacular. 'Take Me Away' and 'Shooting Shark' both enjoyed some airplay, but faded quickly. Too often, people mistakenly criticize the style variation on this album for lack of focus. Each song is well thought out and well produced. The only fault that could be found is in the trite lyrics. If you are looking for lyrical epiphanies, this ain't your album. If you want a high energy, melodic kick-ass (save for two ballads) album, it will be the best 10 bucks you've spent in a loooong time.