Another Chapter In The Life Of Metal's Bamboo Viper Queen
The Great Rocky Hill | Pittsburgh, PA USA | 07/31/2002
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Ok,here's the verdict:First of all the track listing is wrong on the back inlay card(I love these little mistakes. It adds to NRR's charm).Here's the correct track order:1.Run For Your Life
2.Nothin' To Say
3.Get Ready
4.Backstabber
5.Nevermore
6.Don't take No for An Answer
7.Drivin' Hard For You
There is no 8th track.Well I must say that this sounds pretty damn good in spite of the disclaimer. One thing I've noticed about Hellion tunes is that some of them seem to sound better to me when recorded live,something I've also noticed on Live And Well In Hell. Songs like "Run For Your Life" and "Backstabber" seem to thrive and sound more jakked and dangerous in the 'ot 'n' sweaty concert environment,while "Nevermore" becomes more gothic,almost dreamy and kind of reveals a different side to a song that is one of my faves from the Hellion catalog.The two new ones(tracks 2 and 3) are kinda interesting. The first is a somewhat playful 'n' bouncy pop metal ditty,while the other is a stomping,kicking, blood 'n' thunder anthem that belies it's simple crowd-pleasing,can't-go-wrong title. Each one is a curiosity.Both songs also each had a bit of commercial appeal. It would be interesting to speculate on what both might sound like in the studio.Anyway,pick up this one while you can. It's a neat little jaunt back in time to an exciting era and locale in heavy metal's storied history. It almost makes me wish I was there with these guys. Instead,I was 10 years old,in 4th grade,and just discovering the majesty of the power chord for the first time."
Track Listings (7) - Disc #1