Shaw-Blades consists of Tommy Shaw from Styx and Jack Blades from Night Ranger. It also features Steve Smith on drums. "Hallucination" was the only album this short-lived collaboration recorded together.
Shaw-Blades consists of Tommy Shaw from Styx and Jack Blades from Night Ranger. It also features Steve Smith on drums. "Hallucination" was the only album this short-lived collaboration recorded together.
"I've never written one of these and probably won't again unless Shaw Blades releases another like Hallucination. Guys, the covers are nice, but why do I want to listen to what I already know when you are capable of producing your own original (and excellent) work. To the listening public: buy this one, enjoy it and join me in beating the drum for MORE!"
Good, strong album
Lisa | Baltimore, MD | 11/06/2006
(4 out of 5 stars)
"If you like Damn Yankees, you'll probably like this CD. It's not quite as heavy, but Shaw & Blades complement each other really well and the tracks are all solid."
Awesome Album
DANtheSTYXfan | Kalamazoo, MI USA | 03/14/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I'm a huge styx fan and a huge Night Ranger fan I love these guys' Damn Yankees work as well as their other side projects. This is a fantastic album by 2 of the best musicians to come out of their generation."
Keeps on tickin!
Jim N | USA | 06/15/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
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I'll have to say first, I didn't know what to expect when I bought this CD. I bought it after I heard Influences. That was an excellent (cover song) effort in it's own right. I am very glad I did take the plunge. For those who like original, real electric / acoustic rock with good vocal leads, harmonies and solid, talented musicianship, this a CD is for you. It is not a rehashed Styx, Night Ranger or Dam Yankees mix. It is a bit lighter than most of that music, but very good none the less. It starts right out with the 2 excellent cuts and maintains a high degree of quality throughout. This is no partially talented and/or half-baked attempt to make a few bucks CD either. It's a well recorded CD, with songs crafted by an accomplished, talented duo with Steve Smith on drums. The songs range from outstanding to good. No fills or bummers here. I would have liked to see it a bit longer (more songs). And that's a compliment of sorts too. It was that good. But it's not easy to write a full CD's worth of good songs. This CD is well worth listening to."