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Screaming Blue Murder

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I picked up this CD while stationed in Japan a few years back and it's one of my favorite live albums. On my list, it's right up there with Maiden's "Live After Death" and Yngwie's "Live in Lenningrad." The sound quality is great and Sykes' guitars and voice never sounded better. The band's overall sound is really tight. I think the best track on it is "Still of the Night." Sykes sings it better than Coverdale ever did and his guitar work is unbelievable--you get a 8-minute roller-coaster ride of guitar playing ranging from melodic to wicked. The middle 4 minutes of the tune consists of Sykes tastefully building up to some really great/fast fret work. The whole album showcases a truly talented band and all the tracks are great. An outstanding album!

Ten track live CD title,that until recently I was never even aware of.Liked this better than their self-titled debut effort(see my review).Guitarist/vocalist John Sykes IS an impressive,yet also a somewhat under-appreciated player.With that being said,keep in mind that all Blue Murder,Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy fans MAY not dig this CD as much as I did.Most memorable cuts here are "Cry For Love","Save My Love",the power rocker "Jelly Roll", Thin Lizzy's "Dancing In The Moonlight" and Whitesnake's "Still Of The Night". Sound quality is great.Do check this out as soon as you can.A must-have.

This is the only live album from Blue Murder, the band put together by former Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake Guitarist John Sykes. The Blue Murder tracks (eg. Jelly Roll) are very good,and benefit from the live setting. However, the versions of Thin Lizzy (Dancing in the Moonlight, Cold Sweat) and Whitesnake (the immortal Still of the Night) tracks are fine when listened to by themselves, but compared to the originals they are disappointing. Sykes' chops are fantastic (he is one of rock's premier, and most underrated, guitarists), but his voice is average. He isn't a bad singer, he just lacks the character and earnest sincerity of Phil Lynott and the amazing bluesy power of David Coverdale. If this album had a few more tracks from Blue Murder albums instead of disappointing versions of songs by Sykes' former bands it would probably have got four stars. Good effort nonetheless, and still a good addition to any classic rock music collection.

Buy it - Don't do anything else. This is John Sykes playing hiss ass off and singing like a ROCK GOD! This guy has killer riffs, killer solos, killer songs, and killer vocals. He is the complete package. I am a huge Sykes fan but don't let that put you off. I honestly think he has that something special that separates him from most other musicians. He was born to do this stuff. I also must emphasise that he has the biggest vibrato technique ever heard. I hope you get the opportunity to experience this and other Sykes releases. Enjoy!!

One hell of a live album from John Sykes and Co.He's got some of the beefiest guitar chops on the planet,while his pipes are well above average.The songs featured survey the first(and only)two Blue Murder albums,with'Still of the Night'as a closer.Regarding vocal skills and those who pursue the Coverdale vs.Sykes issue,I would safely put my money on Coverdale.

The 3rd and last album from Blue Murder. Basically, a live greatest hits package from one of the most underrated rock bands. This album was recorded in Japan and was a tribute from singer/guitarist John Sykes to his late, great friend Phil Lynott of Thin Lizzy. Most of the songs are drawn from the first 2 Blue Murder albums while 3 are from John's Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy days. Some of the songs such as "Still of the Night" and "Jelly Roll" have different arrangements giving a unique twist on the standards. I enjoyed the new arrangements as they were definitely catered for a warm live feel for the audience. I have never seen Blue Murder or John Sykes live(except on videotape) but this is as good as it gets. Well done!!

Japanese fans know quality rock and roll, British, and American style. The Blue Murder songs are untouchable. Cold Sweat, Please Don't leave Me, and Dancin' in the Moonlight, are (if possible) better than the originals, And the Best Man of Whitesnake, was definitely Sykes. Who was that other guy in that band? -Patrick in Pembroke Pines Fl

I learned of the band Blue Murder from watching That Metal Show on V-H 1 classic The host Eddie Trunk was always talking about them . John Sykes was a guest last season.I went to amazon and found the import Screaming Blue Murder it was used but sounds like brand new.If you like Blue Murder buy it i have well over 1,500 cd's this is a great cd.

Anyone who loves real Rock music will without doubt love this album. The first album released way back in 1989 is a classic and "still" my favourite album of all time.For fantastic guitar playing,awsome melodies and great vocals this is the album, all done live.In this day of marketed, manufactured rubbish thank God we have music of this quality to cling to and remember the "old" days.

that 1st blue murder album is an under-rated heavy metal gem, so this one might be pretty cool , KNOCK IT BACK