There IS some modern countryish stuff on there, Terry, if you listen to the whole thing - and not from samples. My review as it appeared in Fireworks Magazine: ORIANTHI – ‘HEAVEN IN THIS HELL’ (Robo/Spinefarm) It’s been three years since Orianthi released her second album ‘Believe’, an album of pop/rock anthems, bluesy hard rock plus a shred fest track with Steve Vai. In the
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No; have never (consciously or intentionally) bought another copy of a CD that is exactly the same version that I already have. I do admit to buying a CD I already have (and worse still, I have done this on several occasions!!) Different versions (e.g. with bonus material) I do sometimes obtain if the price is right. Sometimes I than keep both, but if I have a friend who has not got either
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I have all of their albums (and I mean all).... Venice is a truly magical harmony/vocal band and I continue to be amazed that they are not more popular. They've been rather quiet over the past couple of years as three of the band have been out on 'The Wall' world tour with Roger Waters. Paul
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A very carefully hidden range of increases came into effect from the beginning of April. Because UK 1st and 2nd class rates were not increased again (following the hikes of the past two years), the other huge increases rather escaped media attention. It now costs more to post Fireworks Magazine to the US than its cover price... Paul
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Exactly!! Tremendous pairing, however! Paul
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Hopefully a promo will filter through that once again I can allocate to a knowledgeable member of the Fireworks team to review... Best regards, Paul
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Yeah, 2112, 'We Speak' is not as good as the debut (double album) 'King Of The Universe' by Yotangor, and that was why I was suggesting going for this one. We've covered the Telergy album in Fireworks Magazine. My colleague Alister Strachan (a fellow Scot, Robin...) wrote as follows in issue #54: Telergy is the work of a gifted US based multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer by the na
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Did he? Oh, deary me! It's one thing not liking the music (after all everyone cannot like precisely the same things), but to criticise the production and vocalist like that beggars belief. Paul
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If it was Yotangor, I recommend you get their debut double album first (that is if you haven't already got it!) Paul :-)
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Well Robin, thank you for your plaudits. However, sorry about Absynth Aura not quite making it!! No pressure now then.....!! Paul
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I realise that we are operating within a small part of "the music BUSINESS" but it does frustrate me when EVERYTHING seems to come down to the filthy lucre! Someone else whose head seems to pretty close to being stuck close to where the sun don't shine! Sigh!! Paul
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You mean they've all gone? Paul
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You did damn good, man!! Paul :-)
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Bargain of the minute!! Seriously - if you don't have these two albums they are certainly worth getting at this ridiculously cheap price. I thought they were both excellent - not a view universally shared, admittedly - but if strong songs with an AOR vibe and great harmonies appeals, don't miss this opportunity. Paul
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Not specifically, Shade, but the various re-releases (remasterings, reissues with bonus material etc etc) will undoubtedly keep this market buoyant - perhaps surprisingly so. Paul
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Why? Paul
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Never even heard of them..... Paul
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Bury, Lancashire, North West England - next town east from where Dave Crompton lives!
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I have it on vinyl, so will not be wanting to get a CD unless from a reputable label such as Rock Candy. Paul
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I've heard several songs, and if the rest of the album is to the same standard, it will surely be one of the year's standout releases... Paul
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Tony!! Really....has my poor sense of humo(u)r managed to infect you?? Sorry, if so. I hadn't realised it had been released on CD, but it is listed at Amazon. Doesn't seem to be a remaster - so could well do with the Keredrevilo treatment. Paul
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Their new album is GREAT!! Paul
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Yes, it's absolutely brilliant, Probie! Saw them perform it live too - spine tingling stuff indeed! One of the top power ballads of recent years IMHO..... Paul :-)
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It's a cheap trick (sorry!) when labels do that. I've slated the label that has released the new Orianthi album in my Fireworks Magazine review, where an additional TWO tracks are only available via download. In fact I'm starting to become quite incensed about this ridiculous practice! Harrumph!! Paul
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I've bought the box set of 'Enterprise' to watch. Didn't like the premise of a prequel when it was first announced and rather ignored it. However my attitude has mellowed...but I haven't started viewing it yet. Also like TNG - but now find I cannot watch and enjoy the original series. Paul
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Ah, well there you go - I did enjoy both of those! Paul
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Yes, that was one of those "you what?!!" moments! Certainly a thinly veiled comment to suggest that EVEN Shatner couldn't possibly be as poor as Tate's merde! Paul
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ROFL...
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For me it is TEN... ...Paul :-)
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Oh yes! (It's been a while.... :-) Paul
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