Search - Hardcore Superstar :: Dreamin in a Casket

INCREDIBLE Sleaze Rock Album!!!

Jeff Bredeson | Rockford, IL | 01/17/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I wasn't familiar with Hardcore Superstar when I picked this one up, but did so because they were mentioned heavily in the current Swedish Glam Metal scene, a sound often compared to the gutter rock from the 1980s Sunset Strip. Without question, I am NOT disappointed by this CD at all, and I just can't seem to take this disc off my playlist. Honestly, I can't think of a reason why I would want to. It is THAT good.



Dreamin' In a Casket is extremely solid from beginning to end; there is absolutely no filler material on this disc. While some songs are obviously better than others, there is not what I would consider a weak track to be found. Some are based on a very hard-rockin', infectuous guitar hook. Others revolve around a big sing-along chorus. The rest fall somewhere in between with a combination of the two. I think it is a safe bet that you'll find yourself singing "Mentally Damaged" or "Spreadin' The News" long after the disc has stopped.



Because I enjoyed Dreamin' in a Casket so much, I backtracked and purchased prior Hardcore Superstar discs. I have commonly heard that they are known to change their sound with each release, and in comparison, I find that statement to be true. It seems their early work was a little bit softer/poppier, and the drum sequences seem to be more punk styled that on this release. While I find all of their albums worthwhile, I think their 4th disc (self titled) was their best up until that point, but has been topped once again by this release.



If you're a fan of the Swedish Sleaze such as Crazy Lixx and Crash Diet, you'll certainly love this. If you're looking for something new that is reminiscent of 80s hair metal such as Guns N Roses, Motley Crue, or Love/Hate, this, as well as the other Swede bands I mentioned, are right up your alley, too. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.



Since the track listing is not included on the Amazon page (as of this review), here are the songs included:



1) Need No Company

2) Medicate Me

3) Dreamin' In A Casket

4) Silence For The Peacefully

5) Sophisticated Ladies

6) Wake Up Dead In A Garbage Can

7) Spreadin' The News

8) This Is For The Mentally Damaged

9) Sensitive To The Light

10) Lesson In Violence

11) Sorry For The Shape I'm In

12) No Resistence"

Dreamin' in a Casket - Hardcore Superstar

Gio Maschera | Des Moines, IA USA | 04/04/2010

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Truly a great band! One of my personal favorites in the current Swedish Neo-Glam Metal scene, HCSS start going in a heavier direction on this album, yet maintain much of the melodic style of their 2005 self-entitled album. The band themselves call their style "Street Metal". One of their best efforts, this is the last CD they recorded with their original guitarist Silver. A must-buy for any HCSS fan!"

Aggressive!

freedom78 | Indiana | 02/02/2008

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This rawks! A little sleaze, a little blues, a little metal. Can't go wrong, really. I hadn't heard of this band until recently, but this is an impressive album. Aggressive!"