Whales & Dolphins: The Best of [Original recording remastered, Import]

Terrorvision | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 24, 2001)
• Original Release Date: 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording remastered, Import
• Label: EMI Europe Generic
• ASIN: B00005OA5L
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #378,974 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

18 tracks in all. Features all the classics like 'My House', 'Oblivion', 'Alice, What's The Matter', 'Tequila' and more. 2001.

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars The best British rock & roll band that never came to America???, January 20, 2008

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Larry Davis "powerpoplarry" (NYC/Long Island, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Whales & Dolphins: The Best of (Audio CD)

It's true, these guys never had a US record deal with any of EMI's labels, indie or otherwise, and it's a real shame...they could have had a serious American following. In a way, they are sorta like if Def Leppard came of age in the 80s or 90s instead of the 70s glam era.

Seriously, Def Leppard garnered a big US following before cracking their home turf..."Pyromania" sold 10 million copies in the US, had 3 big singles (and more had rock radio play) and bombed in the UK at first.

The same thing could have happened with Terrorvision, if a US label gave them a chance...same thing happened with the Wildhearts...even though EastWest did release their debut album here, they dropped the ball, promo-wise and never even released followup albums like "P.H.U.Q.".

Anyhoo, Terrorvision's tunes are REALLY catchy, like powerpop, and really rocking, with an element of that self-depreciating brand of humour the Brits do so well. I also love their elements of surprise, like a bit of hiphop here, cheerleading vocals there, and dance beats all over the place, but without losing sight of their rock & roll roots, catchy pop hooks and British sensibility.

Fave songs here: "Oblivion", "Discoteque Wreck", "Celebrity Hit List"...the whole CD really.

Like I said, they shoulda cracked America...people woulda love them here...maybe they should reunite and come here anyway and do a small club gig in NYC...people might actually come!!! Ya never know, and it would be good fun too.

RIP Terrorvision.