Master of the Moon

Dio

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 7, 2004)
• Original Release Date: September 7, 2004
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sanctuary Records
• ASIN: B0002PUHG0
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (87 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #83,061 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Aquarian
"A surprisingly diverse CD...'Master' boasts the straightforward rock attack...and is packed full of classic metal goodness."

Billboard
"...an insightful requiem for rock, channeling AC/DC to sound the death knell...Fans, hold your horns high and proud."

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

36 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Another good solid Dio disc, better than most junk out there, November 23, 2004

By	Joseph M. Siegler (Garland, TX USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

It's 2004. Return Craig Goldie again for a third go around in the band. Exit long time bassist Jimmy Bain. On this album, Jeff Pilson plays bass, but he was only intended for the album - the touring and formal bassist is now Rudy Sazro. Oh yeah, the album... :)

At first I didn't like this album. It took some listening to get into. I initially didn't like it. After Killing the Dragon being a very accessible disc that felt a lot like Holy Diver, we got Master of the Moon, which other than one track wasn't (to me anyway) very listenable. However, that changed over a few listens. My favorite tracks are The Eyes (which was the song I initially liked), plus Shivers, One More for the Road, and Living the Lie. It is a Dio album - there's no doubt about that. Which means it's good - Dio albums are always solid, good work. However, I was not a fan of the political song on here - "The Man Who Would be King", which is about George W Bush. I don't mind the message, but the song itself is my least favorite on the disc.

Been a Dio fan since Day 1. Bought Holy Diver when it was new, and bought all the other ones when they came out. Given I also run www.black-sabbath.com , I'd like to say that I know Ronnie Dio well. This is up there with the good ones, but it didn't catch me quickly at first - I think if you dismiss it after just one or two listens, you're not giving it enough of a chance.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!, September 7, 2004

By	J. Koger (Martinsville, VA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is the best Dio cd since "Holy Diver"! There have been many great moments in the history of DIO, and this cd stands tall among them. Every track is incredible! Great lyrics, tight band, and the amazing vocals prowess of Mr. Dio make this a must-have cd for any fan of hard rock.This is also my favorite cover-art since "Dream Evil". All I can hope for is an extensive US tour to support this cd! Buy this - you won't be disappointed! Thank you, DIO for continuing on after 20 + years!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great album as usual !!!!, September 29, 2004

By	ECW HEATWAVE 2000 (666 Sphygmomanometer Road) - See all my reviews

I own nearly everything RJD has ever recorded and this latest CD continues the trend of excellence from start to finish - not a bad track on the disc .

But the best ? I'd have to say "The Man Who Would Be King" . I mean my views aren't going to be influenced by a singer ( even Ronnie James Dio , the greatest singer in the universe ) but "The Man Who Would Be King" is the best anti-Bush song yet ........ and this is coming from a guy who's gonna vote for Bush . And if a hard-core righty like me can dig this album then any ( intelligent ) person could !!