Viva La Bands [CD+DVD, Deluxe Edition]

Bam Margera (Artist), Various Artists (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 21, 2005)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: CD+DVD, Deluxe Edition
• Label: 456 Entertainment
• ASIN: B0009PLMMQ
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #137,620 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

CD tracks: 1. The King of Rock and Roll - Daniel Lioneye 2. Soul on Fire - H.I.M. 3. Lost Boys - The 69 Eyes 4. Cold Black Days - Atrocity 5. Guilty - The Rasmus 6. Rock N' Roll - The Sounds 7. In My Heaven - Negative 8. King - Fireball Ministry 9. All My Friends Are Dead - Turbonegro 10. Blacken My Thumb - The Datsuns 11. Mice and Gods - Clutch 12. Familiar Realm - CKY 13. Sleeping My Day Away - D:A:D 14. I Don't Care as Long as You Sing - Beatsteaks 15. Big Shot - Kill Hannah 16. English Fire - Cradle of Filth 17. Skull Heaven - Viking Skull 18. Route 666 - Helltrain 19. C'Mon Let's Go - Bend Over 20. Needled - Children of Bodom 21. Good Morning Headache - Smack Bonus DVD: * Exclusive Lost Episode of "Viva La Bam" in Iceland * Music Videos Directed by Bam for HIM, The 69 Eyes, Clutch and CKY *Bam's "Silligum Diaboli" Skate videeo *Exclusive preview of "Tony Hawk's American Wasteland" videogame from Activision *Bonus Outtakes. Made in the USA. UPC 829994141021

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Bam knows how to pick' em..., October 4, 2005

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Amanda Rebholz "elitist" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Viva La Bands (Audio CD)

First off, I'm not biased. I do love Bam Margera and have seen everything he's ever been involved with, but that doesn't mean that I automatically loved the CD. I picked it up because I HAVE gotten into a lot of new bands via Bam, and was hoping to expose myself to some new music. I wasn't disappointed. Bam Margera is good at many things; skateboarding, directing, acting, producing, and now, he's shown that he has excellent taste in music. The CD opens with the theme song for his show "Viva la Bam", but the original track is of course, longer and even more rock'n roll than the TV version. Daniel Lioneye's voice is reminiscent of Elvis, deep and fun to sing along with. Everyone wants to say "oh, of COURSE" when they see HIM and CKY on the CD, but don't be so quick to dismiss. Bam's chosen excellent songs from his two trademark bands, so even if they aren't your cup of tea they're easily enjoyed in the context of the album. However, the standout tracks for me on the CD are "In My Heaven" (by HIM-esque Finnish band called Negative), "Cold Black Days" by dark-rock legends Atrocity, "Sleeping my Day Away" by D-A-D, "Big Shot" by Kill Hannah, and the perky but somehow dark "Rock 'n Roll" by The Sounds. My personal tastes don't run to the likes of Cradle of Filth and Children of Bodom, so the last few tracks on the album are iffy for me, but the overall album is definitely worth the purchase price. It's one album you can put on and crank to get your energy level up, and the mix is eclectic enough that there really is something for everyone.

Also worth noting: The DVD has a 'lost episode' of Viva la Bam where Ryan Dunn goes over a waterfall in a barrel and has a panic attack while doing so, as well as several other extra goodies involving Bam driving his Hummer into the glass doors of a friend's apartment, excellent music videos, and some commentary. And the discs come with a very yummy Bam fold-out poster and brief little stories about what each song means to Bam and why he chose them.

Definitely worth buying if you're into rock music, even if you're not a Bam fan... but if you are, this disc is just icing on the cake!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Viva La Bands!, June 21, 2005

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Joanne G. Sheldon (Newark, DE United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Viva La Bands (Audio CD)

It is great that Bam uses his stardom to bring awesome bands to the spotlight here in the US! If you have not heard about The 69 Eyes from Finland, here is your chance to hear them and see their video for "Lost Boys". This is a great collection of some talented artists.

jo

www.experiencemetal.com

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AWSOME dosen't begain to explain it...., November 10, 2005

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J. Wilson "Too many books too little time" (OH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Viva La Bands (Audio CD)

I NEVER buy CD's by various artist because I end up liking one song and it is such a waste of money. This CD is my only exception. I saw it on the shelf and though....OK Bam likes HIM, I love HIM lets see how these other bands are....Now I want to buy all their CD's! I always listen to this CD while driving its perfect for those long trips, and makes time go by so fast. So Yeah like the other person said, don't waste time reading any more reviews. BUY THE CD NOW!