Top Gun Cowboy: Big Blue
Described on i-Tunes as unclassifiable, this album reminds one of bands like Mister Bungle and their ilk. Sometimes striking one as merely being different for the sake of it. There is really nothing on here to commend. While it's not absolutely horrid and unlistenable as some of these types of releases can be, it really doesn't inspire enough to warrant multiple listens. If you are into very 'out there' stuff then you might want to give Top Gun Cowboy a try but I think most normal rock fans would do well to steer clear.
Munk: Modest Among the Living
Yet another mainstream alternative tinged rock release that never really gets going. As with many of these releases this isn't horrible by any means and you wouldn't find yourself almost causing an accident trying to change the radio. It does however sort of plod along in a pleasant if uninspiring way. There is obviously talent in this band but they need to seek out a bit more originality and see if they can inspire more. A good attempt but just doesn't raise itself above the norm.
There you have it yet another weekly(ish) round up of some recent releases. I am sure there is something for everyone here. It is good to see some of the best bands of the 80s returning to such fine form. Who knows, maybe even Metallica might have one more good album left in them. As always stay safe, stay rockin' and check out live music whenever you can.
Article comments
1 - PJ
Agreed on all counts about Snakes & Arrows Live being the best live Rush disc since Exit Stage Left..., it smokes A Show of Hands, Different Stages, Rio, and R30. The reasons vary as to why whether it be sound, crowd, set list, or just overall vibe from the entire package.
It is worth it for Digital Man, Mission, Circumstances, Entre Nous, Between The Wheels, Witch Hunt, A Passage To Bangkok, Subdivisions, and Malignant Narcissism alone.
Too bad nobody really knows the disc is out there and won't pick it up because Rush has so many live packages out already.