Excellent album for a game soundtrack.
Justin Sanders | Escondido, CA. United States | 12/28/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I find GTA: VC's soundtrack to be my favorite because it is set back in the 80's when rock n' roll and heavy metal is what it was all about. There are a lot of good bands on this CD which include: Twisted Sister, Motley Crue, Judas Priest, Megadeth, and Anthrax just to name a few.
One of the things I like most about GTA is how beautifully the creators select the songs on the soundtrack. GTA's soundtracks are among the best I have ever seen, only Guitar Heroes I and II can compare. If your a heavy metal fan get ahold of this CD, you won't regret it."
A Perfect Introduction to '80s Metal
D. Joseph Ammel | 12/14/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I can't think of a better introduction to the hard rock and heavy metal of the '80s than the "V-Rock" OST! Anyone who thinks he or she loves rock or metal should definitely buy this album, as it's almost sacrilege not to know anything of the era of music that formed the transition from Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath to the rock and metal of today.
I HATED "Hair Metal" prior to playing Vice City--that is, everything but Gn'R and Van Halen (I liked Metallica, too, but only their '90s offerings). In my ignorance, I thought this music was queer and stupid. Playing Vice City gave me a completely different perspective on Glam Metal, though.
Laslow, the "D.J." from the game (who makes three appearances on this CD), made the in-game radio station "V-Rock" a blast to listen to, and as I cruised the virtual world of Vice City, I began to appreciate and enjoy the over-the-top beats ("Too Young to Fall in Love," "Turn Up the Radio) and pure shredding ("Raining Blood," "Madhouse") that I heard.
The fact is, most of this music was on the radio while I was either an infant or in utero. But now I have a deep appreciation for the excess (Mötley Crüe) and even self-parody (Twisted Sister) that gave birth to modern heavy metal. Now I know, Metallica of the '90s and today, as fantastic as they are, can NEVER compare to Metallica of Master of Puppets and Ride the Lightening fame--let alone Iron Maiden and Slayer (which I'd never heard of before Vice City!)
If all you think of when you hear "'80s Metal" is Tommy Lee or old guys in make up and spandex, buy this CD and reeducate your virgin ears. If you don't love it inside a week, then it's not much of a loss (SOMEONE you know played Vice City and would love to have this album). But if it starts to grow on you, go buy Gold: '80s Metal (which includes "Cum on Feel the Noize," the only track missing from V-Rock OST), and listen to both on your mp3 player whenever the mood strikes. Before you realize it, you'll be googling the history of metal and building your own Glam Metal playlists!"
Track Listings (14) - Disc #1
