Andrew B. Walker | Sarasota, FL United States | 12/17/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)
"There was so much good much in the sixties and early seventies that it's not surprising some wonderful albums and even groups are now largely forgotten. Atomic Rooster is one such group and "Death Walks Behind You" was their best studio album. It was influential in the rise of heavy metal, was one of the best albums for taking advantage of separate stereo channels (listen for the guitars to cross over each other from one end of the room to the other), and is laden with great songs. Highly recommended"
Classic Progressive Rock at its Finest
Joe | Denver, CO | 11/08/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Don't be fooled. The so-called "tape noise" mentioned below is so insignificant in the scope of the album that it's hardly even noticable at all. You can't hear it unless you feel the urge to press your ear against your speaker and count the seconds until it begins. In fact, this noise is so quiet and so subtle, who's to say what it really is. Whatever you do, don't let one person's opinion (which is highly blown out of proportion) affect your decision about buying one of progressive rock's greatest masterpieces. The album has never sounded better than this remaster, and the bonus tracks are the icing on the cake.
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GREAT PROG ROCK
George Farris | Houston, Tx | 12/14/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I agree with Joe completely, especially concerning the alledged 'hiss'. I actually listened to that portion of "Nobody Else" several times even with my eyes closed and heard nothing but the music itself. The sound of the entire disc is fantastic. With the bonus tracks, the length is just over 75 min."
"Originally released in 1971, this was the band's follow-up to their self-titled record with Carl Palmer just before he joined E.L.P. Considered to be Atomic Rooster's best work - period. I've heard several fan's personal accounts of how they purchased this lp the very day it came out, catching Rooster on their only U.S. tour (that I know of) and the fact they like to compare this title with the likes of Flash, Uriah Heep and early Deep Purple. Tracks that are sure to pull you in {like they did me} include the title cut "Death Walks Behind You", the awesome "Tomorrow Night", "Sleeping For Years", the ripping "I Can't Take No More" and "Gershatzer" + the six added bonus songs tagged on - good work, Castle. I only wish that all CD reissues could be as fabulous as this one. Essential."