Welcome to the Ball

Vicious Rumors

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 23, 1991)
• Original Release Date: 1991
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Atlantic / Wea
• ASIN: B000008LZZ
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #87,982 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WELCOME TO THE BEST, September 17, 2005

By	J. Williamson - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Welcome to the Ball (Audio CD)

This is one of the best metal records of all time. The writing is superb (both lyrically, and instrumentally). The musicianship is amazing. Carl Albert was without a doubt one of the best metal singers of all time and his performance on this record does not disappoint. Mark McGee and Geoff Thorpe are both great guitar players and their styles melded together as one during this time period. What are you going to say about Larry Howe's drumming... He's a machine! I can't think of a single cut off this album that isn't a "10". From Abandoned, to Strange Behavior, From Raise Your Hands to Savior from Anger one cut better than the last! The only thing better than listening to one of these CD's was seeing this band live, which I had the opportunity to many, many times as I lived in the SF Bay Area through these years. I can't believe this is available again. I horded up multiple copies years ago thinking I would never see this in print again. Digital Dictator, Vicious Rumors, Welcome to the Ball, Plug In Hang On (LIVE), and Word of Mouth are all amazing releases by this highly overlooked, extremely talented band. RIP Carl.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE GREATEST METAL BAND THAT EVER LIVED!!!, March 15, 2005

By	rock star - See all my reviews

This review is from: Welcome to the Ball (Audio CD)

I am so psyched that Vicious Rumors albums are now available again. By far the best Metal act in the world. The vocals of the late great Carl Albert are amzing as well as the lead guitarwork of Guitar GOD Mark McGee. I've seen him play with VR, as lead guitarist for ROCK N ROLL HALL OF FAMER - Gregg Allman and with others. He is one of the world's greatest players and musicians. Geoff Thorpe still has kept the band going but no replacements can fill the shows of Carl or Mark! If you like serious musicianship and classic metal ala/ Priest/ Sabbath/ Scorpions/ then Vicious Rumors - Welcome to the Ball is a must have. Awesome, awesome, awesome!!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A unique blend of poetry, aggression, power and skill!!!, December 28, 2003

By A Customer

I consider this work to be their best.No moronic lyrics here. A heartfelt recording that will stand the test of time. Just listen to the song "Children".