Track Listings (13) - Disc #1| All Artists: Shihad Title: General Electric Members Wishing: 2 Total Copies: 0 Label: Warner Australia Original Release Date: 1/1/2008 Re-Release Date: 11/22/1999 Album Type: Import Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock, Metal Styles: Goth & Industrial, Alternative Metal, Thrash & Speed Metal Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 |
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There is really no legitimacy to any claims Australia may have on this 100% New Zealand act other than the fact that they have found their greatest acclaim and following whilst resident here. The words Kick and Arse are so... more » |
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Album Description There is really no legitimacy to any claims Australia may have on this 100% New Zealand act other than the fact that they have found their greatest acclaim and following whilst resident here. The words Kick and Arse are somewhat nebulous ones when applied together but so far as they mean anything in a rock context then they apply to Shihad who have been leaving audiences with metaphorically sore backsides for years. The upward course of Shihad's progress since the release of this record would put a NASA shuttle launch to shame as their incredibly consistent and entertaining live show continues to win new fans. This record is more rock than Mr Slate's Quarry business in the Flintstones and its great production, excellent playing and powerful songs render it a more than worthwhile purchase in any person's language. Similar CDs
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CD ReviewsAn American's Response - Believe it! Very, Very Good Album Blue Hen | Bear, DE USA | 05/29/2001 (5 out of 5 stars) "A power chord, riff-laden, hard working album that is worth the extra cost to buy it as an import. Tired of spending money on CD's with one or two good songs and the rest filler material? With the exception of "Life in Cars" this album is nothing but good songs. Listen to it loud and enjoy... By the way what the heck is an Antipode?" Shihad will rock your world lord_byron_nz | New Zealand | 07/28/2001 (5 out of 5 stars) "Wow, what a CD. Once again Shihad prove that they are the greatest band you've never heard of with their 4th and best CD so far: The General Electric! Lead singer Jon Toogood's screaming vocals, the rifty merciless guitar of Phil Knight, The booming bass of Karl Kippenberger and the great heavy beats of Tom Larkin combine to blow your mind and bang your head. All tracks are great and there are no frayed ends. The way the intro leads smoothly into the first and greatest ever NZ rock track "my minds sedate" sets the tone for the entire abulm. Everything is pure gold from the hard rock of my minds sedate, just like everybody else and metal song to the sing along life in cars and sport and religion and the haunting beauty of pacifer. Buy it if you love rock!" Great Kiwi Rock n Roll Music Fan | New Zealand | 11/15/2003 (4 out of 5 stars) "The General Electric is one of those albums you can listen to right through and not get bored. The songs all flow together quite nicely, which is a plus for any CD. This is the fourth offering from Wellington based band, Shihad. Although not their absolute best, it is certainly up there.
Stand-out songs are of course My Mind's Sedate, The General Electric, Pacifier and Sport & Religion. Others seem to flow quite nicely between these tracks. I can imagine this album will stand the test of time, unlike many albums by artists during it's time. This album is different to Killjoy, Churn and Shihad as it is more laid back, and generic sounding. But that isn't necessarily a bad thing, as eacgh album seems to have it's own unique sound, while still being the same band. This album is generic rock without the bored singers and musicians. It is not very original when compared to their other 3 albums. But it is far better than their recent CD "Pacifier". Overall, If you are new to Shihad, I would consider forking out for Killjoy or Churn as they depict what Shihad was orginally about." |
