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Wake The Sleeper

CD-Charts > Music > Classic Hard Rock and Metal
by: Uriah Heep

Release Date June 09, 2008
Being a good Yorkshireman I don't like having to pay postage so when ordering the New Mostly Autumn CD I felt the need to get another item to avoid this.

This was my choice. I had not seen any reviews of Wake The Sleeper or heard any of the tracks. The cover was nice I thought so why not.

Many years ago I bought Demons and Wizards but looking at the back cover could these gnarled old men still cut it.

The answer is an uncompromising YES.

Another review used the word "Crunch" and that's what you get with the opening title track which kicks of at great pace and never gives in.

Favourite tracks are "Overload" "Tears of the World" and probably the best "Book of Lies" but there is no ... Read More:

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Back in Black

CD-Charts > Music > Classic Hard Rock and Metal
by: AC/DC

Release Date March 03, 2003
I found this CD in a small record shop in France for 5 euros (about £3), so I did what any sane person would do and bought it...and for the money I paid, it has to be one of the biggest bargains I've ever found! This CD includes some absolutely awesome songs and while it may not be to everyone's taste, it's still a really good CD

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The Very Best Of

CD-Charts > Music > Classic Hard Rock and Metal
by: Aerosmith

Release Date June 30, 2008
Yep, Aerosmith have released many many greatest hits albums. I think this one has the best mixture of tracks of the lot though, a range of all their hits starting from way back. Some fantastic songs.
Highly recommended if you've only heard a limited amount of Aerosmith music, as it'll give you the pick of the best of the rest, and you may well decide to look into their more obscure stuff.

CD-Charts Position 4
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Seventh Son of a Seventh Son: Remastered

CD-Charts > Music > Classic Hard Rock and Metal
by: Iron Maiden

Release Date September 14, 1998
Iron Maiden first concept album and it works brilliant. All the songs are classic. I'd put this on my top 5 Maiden albums. The artwork is awesome aswell. Onto the songs

1. Moonchild - Wicked track with a heavy riff and awesome vocals by Dickinson it's a song that'll be stuck in your head for awhile. 10/10

2. Infinite Dreams - this one took a couple of listen for me to get into but now i love it, it starts of slow for awhile then goes to an awesome solo. 9/10

3. Can I Play With Madness - awesome short song and a short solo brilliant video to. 10/10

4. The Evil That Men Do - again short awesome great solo great song. 10/10

5. Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son - Awesome title track the really heavy ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 5
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Highway to Hell

CD-Charts > Music > Classic Hard Rock and Metal
by: AC/DC

Release Date March 03, 2003
Too many people forget how long ago this album was made. There were no fancy studio tricks, or equipment from NASA to make bands sound better. THIS IS ROCK AND ROLL AT ITS BEST. What a shame Bon died how good could they have they become. Good old fashioned rock. Never been bettered, never been challenged. AWESOME.....

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Live: Collector's Edition

CD-Charts > Music > Classic Hard Rock and Metal
by: AC/DC

Release Date March 03, 2003
I'm afraid that, having bought this recently in reliance on the reviews on this site, ripped it to my MP3 Player, and listened to it over several tube journeys, I am disappointed. The whole thing lacks the bite, attack and energy of the earlier "If you Want Blood....." It's all too polite, too well mannered, and too well produced, - almost bland. I'm going to give it an airing on the stereo over the weekend, but unless the wider sound afforded here adds something truly extra, this one may well be taking a trip over the the Record Exchange in Camden to be traded in. Is this just the difference between the Bonn Scott era band and the later version, or a touch of over production?

CD-Charts Position 7
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Hysteria

CD-Charts > Music > Classic Hard Rock and Metal
by: Def Leppard

Release Date June 11, 1999
It's not often that I buy a CD just because I'm going to a gig and want to know the words, but I did with this one...and I've listened to it so many times I know most of the words to the songs! In all honesty, this is one of the best albums I have ever listened to, never mind bought, and as such, I wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone who has even a passing interest in music.

CD-Charts Position 8
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Powerslave: Remastered

CD-Charts > Music > Classic Hard Rock and Metal
by: Iron Maiden

Release Date September 14, 1998
This is another magical Iron maiden heavy metal masterpiece. The whole album is a classic and one of their best but it's impossible to pick a best iron maiden album. From the classic Aces High to the classic 13 minutes long Rime Of The Ancient Mariner it's all classic heavy metal. You may be reading the reviews seeing some people saying one song is bad on this album no their isn't this whole album is a masterpiece(as i mentioned already). If i had to pick some favourite songs it would be aces high, flash of the blade, powerslave & rime of the ancient mariner . This is the perfect start to Iron Maiden the albums Number Of The Beast, Piece Of Mind and this are the albums everyone should start off with with maiden. In fact why havnt you bought an iron maiden album yet? BUY BUY ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 9
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The Number of the Beast

CD-Charts > Music > Classic Hard Rock and Metal
by: Iron Maiden

Release Date September 14, 1998
"The Number Of The Beast" is an absolute classic, a landmark album in music/rock/metal history. And this reissue is an absolute disaster, with the classic cover printed in wrong colors, and the audio victimized by the infamous "loudness war" (Google the expression if you don't know what it means). Check out the right cover colors on Amazon.com item ASIN code B000063CML - just for the cover, as the audio should be the same as here. Avoid this thing and buy an older, non-enhanced and non-remastered CD edition of the album if you want to hear how this masterpiece is really supposed to sound. Shame on EMI for releasing this insult to the band and their fans.

CD-Charts Position 10
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Let There Be Rock

CD-Charts > Music > Classic Hard Rock and Metal
by: AC/DC

Release Date May 05, 2003
A raw, bone-dry production is matched emphatically with grinding guitars and a rock-solid rhythm section on this classic album. The songs on this album have real character; not the sing-along anthems of their 80's and 90's material, but pure blues-based hard rock with riffs, powerful vocals, amusing lyrics, and awesome leads from Angus Young. The character of his note selection and vibrato is equalled only by Bon Scott's rasping, leering vocals - but there's always a sense of melody behind the noise. Malcolm Young's rhythm guitar relentless chimes out powerchords, whilst bass and drums complete the backbone of a very special band in fine form. Footnote: Angus Young's amp started smoking and partially caught fire during the solo to the title track. He nearly stopped when he saw his brother, George, ... Read More: