Whats your opinion on these relatively obscure early 90s hard rock bands? Outlaw Blood Blackeyed Susan Roxy Blue The Hangmen Contraband Southgang Crystal Roxx The Zoo Cry Wolf http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,4644,4644#msg-4644Thu, 20 Jun 2013 11:46:27 +1000 Phorum 5.2.16 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,4644,4990#msg-4990 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,4644,4990#msg-4990Hello Jason and everyone!

I have all those CD's and they all kick ass! I sure miss those days! I just
picked up Crystal Roxx and Johnny Law the other day used for $2.99 each.

Rocker Dave

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I have all those CD's and they all kick ass! I sure miss those days! I just
picked up Crystal Roxx and Johnny Law the other day used for $2.99 each.

Rocker Dave

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-"OREGON'S PREMIER HARD ROCK MAGAZINE"]]> Rocker Dave NoticeboardMon, 28 Aug 2000 20:16:56 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,4644,4849#msg-4849 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,4644,4849#msg-4849
Later,

Popefreak]]> Popefreak NoticeboardThu, 24 Aug 2000 05:17:39 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,4644,4792#msg-4792 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,4644,4792#msg-4792I recently heard a rumor stating that Mister Natural broke up. I hope it's not true, but have you heard anything?

c]]> c dog NoticeboardWed, 23 Aug 2000 14:03:46 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,4644,4791#msg-4791 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,4644,4791#msg-4791If you didn't like what you heard from Marvelous 3, don't give up yet. They have a new album coming out next month, and it's really good. If the earlier material didn't float your boat, the new stuff might. Check it out. Matter of fact, you can hear some samples on their site at www.themarvelous3.com. And I liked Southgang too. If they had come out a couple of years earlier, they could've been really huge!!

c]]> c dog NoticeboardWed, 23 Aug 2000 14:00:49 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,4644,4783#msg-4783 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,4644,4783#msg-4783
It's a Pope thing, you wouldn't understand.

Popefreak

Oh yeah, I also love Outlaw Blood. Great blues/pop!]]> Popefreak NoticeboardWed, 23 Aug 2000 11:19:03 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,4644,4754#msg-4754 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,4644,4754#msg-4754
Contraband -- Nice little side project for these musicians. Liked most of it, but not absolutely crazy over it enough to buy it. Never got to see them either.

Southgang -- Ya know, I stumbled upon these guys at a place in Brooklyn (fairly large and usually packed) and they kicked ass. I was amazed at their stage presence and showmanship.

Butch performed as if the guitar was literally a part of his body the way he seemed to commanded that thing. I've never seen a guitarist (and I've seen plenty!) play so well, yet be able to use it in such a way like a prop or a toy before. He also came across as extremely sexy doing it (or is it because I seem to have this thing for dark-haired guitarists? Hmmm...). A short time later, I heard that they were scheduled to play a little club nearby where I live (ironically the very same place that Steve Augeri used to tend bar) and they put on the same energy-charged show to a much smaller crowd. They didn't seem to compromise their energy level one bit with such a small amount of people. Although their music at the time was clearly not cutting edge or very innovative, they sure knew how to get your attention.

On a side note, I recently caught The Marvelous 3 in concert on some cable channel (VH1?) on TV last week. I had vaguely remembered that these were the guys of Southgang, minus the singer (BTW, I barely recognized them!). Although their music was indeed catchy and energetic, I wasn't floored by the songs. I was very impressed by their performance though. Butch has still got that mega-stage presence and still whips that guitar around like he used to. He's also seems to have a few new tricks that he does with his guitar picks!

They're not my style of music, but I wish The Marvelous 3 lots of luck. Musicians who are such naturals at it, and obviously know what the word "entertainment" means, definitely deserve to have success.

Rocker Chic
]]> Rocker Chic NoticeboardWed, 23 Aug 2000 00:21:25 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,4644,4738#msg-4738 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,4644,4738#msg-4738-Dan ]]> Danimal NoticeboardTue, 22 Aug 2000 14:43:47 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,4644,4729#msg-4729 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,4644,4729#msg-4729]]> Rob NoticeboardTue, 22 Aug 2000 13:28:20 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,4644,4722#msg-4722 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,4644,4722#msg-4722 Kieran NoticeboardTue, 22 Aug 2000 10:35:57 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,4644,4712#msg-4712 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,4644,4712#msg-4712
From one bargain bin searcher to another,
Jason
]]> Jason NoticeboardTue, 22 Aug 2000 06:31:32 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,4644,4710#msg-4710 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,4644,4710#msg-4710 Kieran NoticeboardTue, 22 Aug 2000 06:00:33 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,4644,4705#msg-4705 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,4644,4705#msg-4705 Travis NoticeboardTue, 22 Aug 2000 03:04:34 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,4644,4701#msg-4701 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,4644,4701#msg-4701 Travis NoticeboardTue, 22 Aug 2000 02:48:03 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,4644,4698#msg-4698 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,4644,4698#msg-4698Blackeyed Susan - Don't like old Britny Fox. Don't like Dizzy Dean. Don't like blues metal.
Roxy Blue -Awesome. Warrant wanna-bes. Funny, good vocals, dumb lyrics, cool ballads. Good looking guys who probably got into the biz just to get ass. This is a good record though. Too Hot To Handle, Times Are Changin', high points...
The Hangmen - Who are they? Please tell me.
Contraband -If you like Shark Island, then you'll like Contraband.
Southgang - The two albums were kinda dodgy. About half and half on both. The guitarwork is excellent though and Jesse Harte has a nice screech. Like a toned down Mark Slaughter. Tainted Angel has some good ballads and several good rockers. Good Cd for a small price. Group Therapy is more serious. The ballads are good but very dark. About three good rockers and one of them is kind of a neat horror/Iron Maiden "story song" called Legend of CC Road. Kinda cool. Again, this album is less produced though and the melodies aren't always there.
Crystal Roxx - I like these guys. Sleazy. They made no money as a band but this CD is like one of Crue's best. The ballads are ten times better than recent Crue shit and the rockers are mostly about sex and hookers. They're done pretty well, Richie Angelucci has a good sleaze voice but he can sing well too. "Hollywood" and "Be Mine To Satisfy" are strong points. This type of music does wear thin though and I got sick of the disc fast.
The Zoo - Never heard, any details?
Cry Wolf - Poodley AOR. Okay...like a softer early Danger Danger. Lots of keyboards. The ballads are decent but sort of gay (not to be PI). One or two good rockers. But this stuff is very light and airy. "West Wind Blows", "On The Run" are high points. These are both rockin' outlaw songs and are the heaviest and most explosive on the album. The rest is very middle of the road. Kinda manufactured.

What do you think of these acts?

Hericane Alice
Wildside
Shotgun Messiah
Lixx Array
Wild Boyz
Every Mother's Nightmare
Blonz
Dirty Blonde
Sleaze Beez
]]> Derrick Dryves NoticeboardTue, 22 Aug 2000 02:01:53 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,4644,4673#msg-4673 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,4644,4673#msg-4673 Steve NoticeboardMon, 21 Aug 2000 14:26:52 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,4644,4670#msg-4670 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,4644,4670#msg-4670 Rob NoticeboardMon, 21 Aug 2000 13:43:29 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,4644,4669#msg-4669 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,4644,4669#msg-4669 Rob NoticeboardMon, 21 Aug 2000 13:39:20 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,4644,4668#msg-4668 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,4644,4668#msg-4668 Rob #2 NoticeboardMon, 21 Aug 2000 12:32:07 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,4644,4661#msg-4661 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,4644,4661#msg-4661I personally kind of like the Roxy Blue album, also. They sound very much like Warrant. Jani Lane even appears on the album. I would recommend it if the price was right.]]> Rob NoticeboardMon, 21 Aug 2000 07:33:22 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,4644,4658#msg-4658 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,4644,4658#msg-4658 John Q NoticeboardMon, 21 Aug 2000 05:44:22 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,4644,4651#msg-4651 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,4644,4651#msg-4651
Crystal Roxx - If it's the band I'm thinking of, YAWN!!!

Rogue
http://RogueCreations.tripod.com/]]> Rogue NoticeboardMon, 21 Aug 2000 04:11:50 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,4644,4644#msg-4644 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,4644,4644#msg-4644Outlaw Blood
Blackeyed Susan
Roxy Blue
The Hangmen
Contraband
Southgang
Crystal Roxx
The Zoo
Cry Wolf
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