XYZ [EXTRA TRACKS] [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED] [IMPORT]

XYZ (Artist)

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 3, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Extra tracks, Original recording remastered, Import
• Label: Axe Killer
• ASIN: B00005A3VQ
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #98,460 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Digitally remastered reissue of the metal act's 1989 debut album, produced by Don Dokken. 11 tracks including one bonustrack, 'On The Blue Side Of The Night'. Includes booklet with photos and lyrics and comes packaged in a collector's slipcase. 2001 release. Standard jewel case.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars "I made it to the light to realize I'm too far gone", December 12, 2004

By	mwreview "mwreview" (Northern California, USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

XYZ is the eponymous debut of the Hollywood-based metal band that was formed in 1985. Don Dokken produced this album and, like the band Dokken, XYZ plays straight forward, radio friendly 1980s metal, although their music is heavier than Dokken's. Released in 1989, XYZ is similar to briefly popular metal bands of the late 1980s like Winger, Hurricane, etc. Although the album is not spectacular, there is not anything weak on it either. Standout tracks include the single "Maggy" and the addictive "Tied Up." XYZ released a couple more albums after this one, but never achieved much fame. Their first album was released a little too late to capitalize on the 1980s hair metal scene which is unfortunate because they were better than a lot of bands that hit it big (however briefly) during that time. Still, XYZ is decent and solid and anyone who likes the aforementioned bands will like this album.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rock solid. Atrociously under-rated., July 3, 2002

By	RedShark "n1v3k" (Singapore, Singapore Singapore) - See all my reviews

When I first heard this album, I thought, man this band rocks! Ballads or rockers, their music kickass! And the guitarist plays some mean guitar! Many said they sounded like Dokken (since Don Dokken was the producer) but to me, they sounded much better, they rock harder and their ballads are better too.

Too bad, they came out little too late, when the music scene is starting to be taken over by those 'grunge' bands ala nirvana. Thus, sadly, they never really got the recognition they deserved.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars melodic metal at it's best, January 19, 2006

By	David J. Ambrozi (Pensahola Fl) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This disc is for anyone that wants their melodic rock and now! The first track maggy is really great grabs a hold of you. Inside out has some very catchy guitar, but what keeps me loving you, and follow the night are top notch power ballads, with great guitar on them. Only way I can describe the sound is dokken like, which makes sense since don produced it. Pick this up yesterday and p.s. the 2nd album hungry is just as lethal!!