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Victims of the Future

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Gary Moore has often been labelled one of the best unknown guitarists in the world, though his career covers many years and a number of famous collaborations (Thin Lizzy, Albert Collins, Ozzy Osbourne, etc). His more recent recordings have been heavily blues-based, and only offer slight insights into the heavy rock songs that "Victims" holds. Moore's playing on "Victims" is breath-taking... his melodic, fast and furious soloing is as good as anybody's was in the 1980s. I saw Moore live in Germany at the Monsters of Rock in support of this album, and was so impressed by his performance that I immediately bought it after the show. The title track and "Murder in the Skies" stand out in this regard. Moore has an innate sense of rhythm with a strong supporting band, and sings soulfully throughout. For those of you looking for great guitar playing (as a guitarist myself, I can recommend this CD with total enthusiasm) and solid heavy rock songwriting, this is the CD for you.

This CD has two versions, "The US version" and the remastered import version, which contains "Devil In Her Heart." Funny thing is, I have a cassette of this album that I bought at a discount store back in 1983, and that song was included on the initial release. Why did they delete this great song when they began to manufacture CDs in the late 1980's? The remastered version also includes "Blinder" and an extended version of "Empty Rooms."

Folks, let me introduce to you one of the most underappreciated guitarist of all time. If you are a guitar player, listening to this will make you want to throw your guitar in the floor in disgust. Mr. Moore doesn't play around, he has an unbelievable fire behind his guitar playing. And his vocals aren't bad either. Favorite songs are Victims of the Future, Shapes of Things, Empty Rooms, Hold On To Love, and the incredible Murder In The Skies. Warning: this CD may cause your CD player to smoke!

Bought this CD on a friend's recommendation and was completely satisfied. Hard to pigeon-hole the sound: Sonicly, the closest thing I can compare it to is a guitar virtuoso based hybrid of 'Accept' and early 'Van Halen'.

i bought this awsome collection of songs 16 years ago and still to this day it rocks with the best heavy metal albums of all time. gary! please make another one like victimes.

gary moore is one of the greatest gutarist in the land. the track shapes of things is the greatest rock song on the planet.

Good but "CORRIDORS OF POWER" is much better. "VICTIMS OF THE FUTURE" has some really weak spots.

This is a great early 80s hard rock album. Gary's guitar work combines technical mastery with melody and true feeling (something that other guitarist's of the era were often lacking).

Standout tracks are Victims of the Future, Murder In The Skies, and Empty Rooms. This album is worth its price for those 3 songs alone. There are some other decent tracks here also, with the exception of the dreadful Law of the Jungle.

This album makes a great companion piece for the follow up Run For Cover, which is more "pop". I think "Victims" is slightly superior as it is more consistent overall.

For an extra treat, check out the live version of Shapes of Things to Come on the video "Live in Emerald Isles", the extended solo is simply awesome. Not many other guitarists could do such a brilliant solo over a simple repetitive riff.

this album is hard and heavy from the 1st note to the last note! empty rooms is a great love gone bad song in the line of black from pearl jam! get this album ! i have the original vinyl release from the early 80s cant beat the vinyl!!!!from thin lizzy tourin guitarist gary moore makes the guitar scream for mama!! also i recommend corridors of power and back on the streets for the complete gary moore experiecne i saw him live in 1984 as the open act for rush . he blew them away!!! get it asap

i bought this awsome collection of songs 16 years ago and still to this day it rocks with the best heavy metal albums of all time. gary! please make another one like victimes.