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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Don't under estimate this one!, December 8, 2003
Any true fan of WASP knows that this album contains what was left from Blackie after the exhausting recording and tour of "Crimson Idol", his most personal album ever. This disc has many songs that echo the struggle that lingered in his heart... listen to "I Can't", "Keep Holding On", and "Breathe"... yes, these are ballads, but if you can't see the beauty in these songs, you aren't a real WASP fan so just find some empty Scorpions albums to listen to if you can't hack it...
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Great Album--Sick Re-Issue, October 15, 2001
I love this album, but what's up with this re-issue? It's missing the great extra tracks on the 1996 release. Also, this ballad "Breathe" replaces the kicking song "Skinwalker." If you are able to at all, WASP fans, don't buy this issue--try to find the original. However, it's not an entire waste of money if you cant find the original.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Blackie doesn't hide this time!, June 20, 2007
I was finally able to get a copy of this album thanks to Amazon! After seeing the video for "Black Forever" I knew this was an album I HAD to have! As mentioned by another reviewer, this album contains essentially the "left-overs" from the very epic "Crimson Idol" album. Only this time, Blackie doesn't use the character of Jonathon to hide behind!
1. Still Not Black Enough - The title track is what starts us of here, and what an awesome way to do it! This song truly rocks ans the listener can instantly hear the similarities between this and "Idol." In my opinion a gem on this album, dark, yet rocking at the same time! 5/5
2. Somebody To Love - W.A.S.P. has always been one of those bands that manage to pull off doing cover songs and still have credability and maintain respect for the original artist and recording. No shortage of this here as the band remains tight and does this song justice... the W.A.S.P. way! 4.5/5
3. Black Forever = Ah, the song that got me to purchase this album! This is a classic W.A.S.P. song in the essence of "Idol" and/or "Headless Children." the song-writing in this tune is just brilliant and Blackie really shows his dark side! Some would say his...Black Side! Awesome guitar work here that just ties everything together! 5/5
4. Scared To Death - the band chooses to do something a bit different on this song, and it pays of beautifully! Adding to the heavy riffs and dark vocals of Mr. Lawless, the band has female backing vocals on this track as well! This was something I didn't expect and when I heard it the first time, I was pleasantly surprised and happy they decided to do something a bit out-of-character! Awesome song that should have been a single! 5/5
5. Goodbye America - "I love my country; but I'm scared to death of its government." The famous penned words of Blackie Lawless. A statement that he stands by to this very day. This song may take a couple listens to get into, but it is a very well crafted peice of art. A bit flat coming off the heels of "Scared To Death" but does well overall. 4/5
6. Keep Holding On - I have listened to this song enough now to say, while it is fairly good, to me there is something about it that falls flat. Not their best ballad as there seems to be something missing. It is fairly short and the soft guitar work is enough to make you appreciate it. 3.5/5
7. Rock And Roll To Death - You get a glimpse of some of the old, heavy, pure rock 'n roll W.A.S.P. on this track. Though it has that dark under-tone much like the rest of the album, it remains a true, heavy, pure rock anthem that W.A.S.P. had avoided in recent albums. 5/5
8. Breathe - Another ballad follows on the heels, and this one is a bit better than the earlier one. A bit longer and seemingly a bit more in depth. Blackie keeps his vocals tight, but seems to force and stretch a bit in spots. Almost as if trying to re-capture that "Forever Free" feel, but just falls short. 3.5/5
9. I Can't - This song is pretty cool. A bit on the softr side as well, but something about it makes it flow very nicely. Has the classic W.A.S.P. sound and feel to it and Blackie holds nothing back. Not as dark as the rest of the album and in a way, seems to be a bit of an uplifiting song. Listeners may recognize a verse here if they also own the "Neon God" albums! 4.5/5
10. No Way Out Of Here - This song returns to that dark feel, and is also a heavy rocker! Blackie pours every emotion here and shows truly where he feels his state of mind really is. Ties the whole album together as it takes the rythm from the title track at the beginning! A nice cool way to end the album, making you wanting their following release as soon as possible!
Not an album to under-esimate as someone has already mentioned. My only complaint is that I wish the classic "SkinWalker" track was still on here. I've heard that song once and I still believe it could be their best song ever written!
This is an album for all W.A.S.P. fans and metal fans alike. I give it a 4.5/5 overall rating!
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