Post by SAT-I need more room!! on Sept 19, 2003 11:26:51 GMT -5
Ok, so far, I am digging this new feature! I have liked everyone's reviews so far, just like I pictured them.
The point of these is to review less heard albums, so I will make no exception here!
Zebra-Zebra
1983
Zebra was a power trio formed in New Orleans. To get an idea of their sound and whether you will like it, they are Led Zeppelin meets Rush, with a Beatles pop sensibility added to otherwise hard rock.
They had only one Hot 100 hit, which is on this album, and made several videos, one of which got somewhat regular airplay.
I was at my ex-girlfriend's older brother's house when I came across this tape, and the name sounded familiar. After listening to track number 5, I realized it WAS familiar from MTV. I ended up digging the rest of the album and buying the CD.
Tracks:
1. Tell Me What You Want-People who are slightly familiar with Zebra either know this song or track 5. This used to get airplay on FM rock stations back when the album was out, and I believe they dig it out now for "lost classics" weekends. If you listen to this, you get the basic Zebra sound. Rush meets Zep.
2. One More Chance-Another one that to my ears, could've gotten FM play. One of the better tunes on here. Very unique music on this for a "metal" band.
3. Slow Down-Yes, the old Larry Williams tune that the Beatles brought to people's attention. Not one of my faves on here. Picture Rush doing this in a quasi-speed metal version!
4. As I Said Before-My second fave tune on the album which fades right into the next track, and that is how I always play them. Wish the radio did too! Some fast drumming on this. Love the middle bridge section.
5. Who's Behind the Door?-Here it is. The only Hot 100 hit. The video that got a decent amount of play. The reason I got the album. Such a cool sound on this tune. Written while singer/guitarist Randy Jackson was contemplating life and why we are here. LOVE the explosive ending. If you want to download one song to check out if you like them or not, make it this one.
6. When You Get There-The lyrics to this are kind of confusing-is he cheating or is she? Some speedy guitar work on this one. The lyrics however, are sung kindof slow.
7. Take Your Fingers From My Hair-This is my third fave on the album after Door and As I Said. Every album has to have a long song, and this is it, clocking in at exactly 7 minutes. Starts out nice and slow and suddenly kicks in. The Take Your Fingers is the slow part, and after the chorus, they go back to singing slow. It's a very interesting song to say the least.
8. Don't Walk Away-The closest to a ballad this album gets. Nice enough song, but probably my least fave on the album.
9. The La La Song-According to their Greatest Hits, this song was inspired by Yes. It's obvious with the La-La's and high pitched harmonies throughout the song. Another one of my faves on the album. Randy sounds like Geddy on this one too.
Zebra released 2 other studio albums after this. 1984's No Tellin' Lies, which contained a great song, Bears, and 1986's 3.V. Each album got lighter, with 3.V being very poppy. I have those 2 on vinyl, but never got into them like I did this one. Should come as no surprise that 6 of the 9 songs above made the greatest hits (although two songs were in demo form).
Well that's my review. I don't think I enlightened you much on the individual songs, but I hope the overall review of the album helps!
The point of these is to review less heard albums, so I will make no exception here!
Zebra-Zebra
1983
Zebra was a power trio formed in New Orleans. To get an idea of their sound and whether you will like it, they are Led Zeppelin meets Rush, with a Beatles pop sensibility added to otherwise hard rock.
They had only one Hot 100 hit, which is on this album, and made several videos, one of which got somewhat regular airplay.
I was at my ex-girlfriend's older brother's house when I came across this tape, and the name sounded familiar. After listening to track number 5, I realized it WAS familiar from MTV. I ended up digging the rest of the album and buying the CD.
Tracks:
1. Tell Me What You Want-People who are slightly familiar with Zebra either know this song or track 5. This used to get airplay on FM rock stations back when the album was out, and I believe they dig it out now for "lost classics" weekends. If you listen to this, you get the basic Zebra sound. Rush meets Zep.
2. One More Chance-Another one that to my ears, could've gotten FM play. One of the better tunes on here. Very unique music on this for a "metal" band.
3. Slow Down-Yes, the old Larry Williams tune that the Beatles brought to people's attention. Not one of my faves on here. Picture Rush doing this in a quasi-speed metal version!
4. As I Said Before-My second fave tune on the album which fades right into the next track, and that is how I always play them. Wish the radio did too! Some fast drumming on this. Love the middle bridge section.
5. Who's Behind the Door?-Here it is. The only Hot 100 hit. The video that got a decent amount of play. The reason I got the album. Such a cool sound on this tune. Written while singer/guitarist Randy Jackson was contemplating life and why we are here. LOVE the explosive ending. If you want to download one song to check out if you like them or not, make it this one.
6. When You Get There-The lyrics to this are kind of confusing-is he cheating or is she? Some speedy guitar work on this one. The lyrics however, are sung kindof slow.
7. Take Your Fingers From My Hair-This is my third fave on the album after Door and As I Said. Every album has to have a long song, and this is it, clocking in at exactly 7 minutes. Starts out nice and slow and suddenly kicks in. The Take Your Fingers is the slow part, and after the chorus, they go back to singing slow. It's a very interesting song to say the least.
8. Don't Walk Away-The closest to a ballad this album gets. Nice enough song, but probably my least fave on the album.
9. The La La Song-According to their Greatest Hits, this song was inspired by Yes. It's obvious with the La-La's and high pitched harmonies throughout the song. Another one of my faves on the album. Randy sounds like Geddy on this one too.
Zebra released 2 other studio albums after this. 1984's No Tellin' Lies, which contained a great song, Bears, and 1986's 3.V. Each album got lighter, with 3.V being very poppy. I have those 2 on vinyl, but never got into them like I did this one. Should come as no surprise that 6 of the 9 songs above made the greatest hits (although two songs were in demo form).
Well that's my review. I don't think I enlightened you much on the individual songs, but I hope the overall review of the album helps!
