Review: Following their triumphant 50th Anniversary celebration, Blue Oyster Cult is set to release 50th Anniversary Live - Second Night on CD and DVD. This highly anticipated performance features the band's second album, Tyranny and Mutation, performed in its entirety. Recorded during their historic three-night run at Sony Hall in NYC, the show in September 2022 captivated fans with a trilogy of sold-out performances, each dedicated to one of their first three albums. Founding member Albert Bouchard made special appearances, adding nostalgia to the event. For nearly three hours each night, the band delivered a mesmerising set, performing their classic trilogy and treating fans to a mix of favorites, deep cuts, and hits. The atmosphere was electrifying, and the Frontiers label captured the magic, releasing each night as a special package. Blue Oyster Cult's legacy spans five decades, influencing acts like Metallica with their intelligent hard rock. With a timeless catalogue including '(Don't Fear) The Reaper,' the band remains a force in the rock scene, continuing to create vibrant work and tour relentlessly.
Review: Following the triumphant success of their 50th Anniversary celebration, BLUE OYSTER CULT is gearing up for the release of the eagerly anticipated "50th Anniversary Live - Second Night." This electrifying performance, which includes the band's second album "Tyranny and Mutation" performed back-to-back is is a spectacular follow-up to the band's historic three-night stint at Sony Hall in NYC.
In September 2022, BLUE OYSTER CULT enthralled fans with a unique trilogy of sold-out shows, each dedicated to one of their first three albums. Founding member Albert Bouchard made a special appearance on all three nights, adding a nostalgic touch to the historic milestone.
For nearly three hours each night, the band delivered a spellbinding set, weaving through the entirety of their classic initial trilogy of albums and treating fans to a mix of fan favorites, deep cuts, and classic hits.
Review: They may have been formed in 1967 in Long Island near New York, Blue Oyster Cult are synonymous with the 70s, scoring numerous hits and filling arenas with their neat fusion of Californian-style stoner rock and more pop/rock/metal influences. The title track of this 17 track best of is obviously their best known song, one that is almost universally known, from its weaving opening to its iconic cowbell-whacking. But there are plenty of hidden depths to the band's history revealed here. 'Shooting Shark', for instance, given a very 80s production job that goes heavy on the synths and Linn drums, is one of a number of collaborations with queen of New York punk Patti Smith. 'Godzilla', meanwhile, proves they can successfully inject an element of funkiness into their approach too, not a million miles from Frank Zappa's sublime 'I Am The Slime' in its feel. No better time to join the Cult.
Mistress Of The Salmon Salt (Quicklime Girl) (5:13)
Box In My Head (3:37)
Burnin' For You (4:50)
Lips In The Hills (4:27)
Perfect Water (5:11)
Tenderloin (3:46)
The Revenge Of Era Gemini (5:01)
ETI (Extra Terrestrial Intelligence) (4:24)
That Was Me (3:16)
Godzilla (7:07)
(Don't Fear) The Reaper (6:47)
Unknown Tongue (4:29)
Tattoo Vampire (2:45)
Cities On Flame With Rock & Roll (6:16)
Review: Blue Oyster Cult is set to release 50th Anniversary Live - Second Night in order to satisfy the overwhelming exciting for these concert events. This live album captures the band's iconic performance of their second album, 'Tyranny and Mutation,' from their historic three-night run at Sony Hall, NYC, in September 2022. Celebrating five decades of influential rock, the band's shows featured the entirety of their first three albums, with founding member Albert Bouchard making special appearances. For nearly three hours each night, Blue Oyster Cult delivered a mesmerising set filled with fan favorites, deep cuts, and classic hits. The band's lineup, featuring Donald "Buck Dharma" Roeser, Eric Bloom, Richie Castellano, Danny Miranda, and Jules Radino, brought both nostalgia and fresh energy to the stage. Renowned for hits like '(Don't Fear) The Reaper,' 'Godzilla," and 'Burnin' for You,' Blue Oyster Cult continues to please audiences. Following their acclaimed 2020 album, The Symbol Remains, the band proves they are still a dynamic force in rock. This triple 12" properly celebrates this performance across its three piece set.
Review: Blue Oyster Cult's Spectres, reissued on vinyl, shows the band at a pivotal point in their career. Known for blending hard rock with dark, atmospheric elements, this 1977 album contains some of their most memorable tracks. The iconic opener 'Godzilla' sets the tone, with its powerful riffs and cinematic imagery. Donald "Buck Dharma" Roeser's guitar work shines throughout, particularly on tracks like 'Golden Age of Leather' and 'R.U. Ready to Rock'? What sets Spectres apart is its haunting mood, especially evident in songs like 'I Love the Night' and the eerie closer, 'Nosferatu'. These tracks sees the band's talent for creating chilling atmospheres with both vocals and instrumentation. The balladry of 'I Love the Night' is particularly striking, a standout even in a discography filled with dark gems. Spectres remains an excellent record that perfectly blends Blue Oyster Cult's signature sound with a more accessible, yet still shadowy, rock approach.
Review: On Your Feet Or On Your Knees was the band's first compilation and helped them shoot to stardom. With the rise of successful greatest hits albums, the label at the time pressured the young band to bring out a collection of previously released music, with then 12 songs featured here the result of collecting three songs per prior album that the band felt were their strongest. This album features some of the most beloved live songs by the band like 'Buck's Boogie'. For those that are new to the band, this is a great introduction to the history of BOC prior to their landmark hit 'Don't Fear The Reaper' smash the following year and this reissue comes on silver & black marbled vinyl.
Review: Fandabidozi, the debut album from Bobbie Dazzle, led by singer Sian Greenway, is a joyful tribute to the glam rock of the 1970s. Drawing influence from icons like David Bowie, T. Rex, and The Sweet, the album manages to celebrate the past while still feeling fresh and vibrant. Opener 'Lightning Fantasy' kicks things off with a punch, featuring lyrics written by Greenway's father, offering a deeply personal touch. Tracks like 'Merry-Go-Round' and 'Revolution' channel the groovy, flamboyant spirit of glam rock, while 'Lady on Fire' delivers a heavier, guitar-driven edge reminiscent of 70s rock. The album is packed with energy, charisma, and a sense of fun, with 'Back to the City' and 'It's Electric' standing out as lively anthems. Greenway's powerful vocals and the band's tight instrumentation keep the momentum strong from start to finish. Fandabidozi is a bold and glittering ode to rock 'n' roll's most theatrical era, blending nostalgic charm with contemporary flair. It's an exciting introduction to Bobbie Dazzle's vibrant world.
Review: Reissued Sounds reissue Marc Bolan's first posthumous album, originally released in 1981, four years after the T Rex bandleader's death in a tragic car crash. Consisting of outtakes and demos recorded by Bolan in 1966, some of the songs would later be recorded by the remaining members of T. Rex; though most of these appeared in rawer form as part of the album The Beginning Of Doves in 1974. The title number brings the usual Bolanesque mix of raunchy vocal performances and fuzz-packed guitar rolls, while the likes of 'I'm Weird' and 'The Perfumed Garden Of Gulliver Smith' are undeniably more experiental offerings, it's a marker of where Bolan might have headed as an artist had his career noit been cut short so suddenly.
Review: This lovely-looking yellow vinyl album sounds just as good as it looks. It's packed with recordings from Marc Bolan's rehearsal sessions for his band T Rex's 1974 Truck Off Tour, so it offers an intimate glimpse into the creative process before the iconic tour. Specifically captured on January 14, 1974, the sessions are of course raw and imperfect which makes them all the more alive and real while the musicality that defined Bolan's sound still comes through. All royalties from this release are to be donated to the Light Of Love Foundation, benefiting the Marc Bolan School of Music & Film, ensuring his legacy continues to inspire future generations of musicians.
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