GROANIN MITCHELL'S ROCK AND ROLL BBS NEWSLETTER Volume 2, Issue 4 August

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              GROANIN MITCHELL'S ROCK AND ROLL BBS

                           NEWSLETTER

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                        Volume 2, Issue 4

                         August 20, 1990
                                
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                          ALBUM REVIEWS
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          Salutations for another week!! How's things in
musicland? We're going to keep the format of the last couple of
weeks. That is, a current album review and a classic album
review. If you would like to write a review and have it posted
here, please feel free to. Any music, any style, whatever you'd
feel like doing..Anyway..here we go..


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                          CURRENT ALBUM
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                           ABSOLUTELY
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                         RIK EMMETT BAND
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          Rik Emmett is well known as the guitar player from
"Triumph". Rik is classically trained, and is one of the better
rock lead guitarists in the world. No shit!! He's that good.
After close to 15 years of putting up with drummer Gil Moore's
toupee, and bassist Mike Levine's inadequacies, Rik has decided
to branch out on his own. The result is the album, "Absolutely". 
          What an album it is. Rik has finally crossed the bridge
into respectability. He's abandoned his shrill vocal style for an
earthier one. Also, despite "Triumph's" A.O.R. success, he has
moulded a brand of music that should reach a wider range of
listener. "Triumph" was always more of a business arrangement
than a true rock and roll band. Gil handled the money end, Mike
handled the studio, (Metalworks), and that left Rik to be the
sparkplug behind the music. Well now he's finally free to do what
he does best...play..
          By far, the best song on "Absolutely" is "Big Lie". A
classic combination of catchy melody and good old kick-ass rock.
Rik has also taken a bit of liberty with the arrangements. The
songs are a little more developed and complex. Another beaut is
"Tough Times". From the nylon stringed-classical intro, to the
out and out heaviness of the rest, this tune is a powerhouse. 
          Rik has put together a killer band. I've had the
pleasure of playing with the bass player, Chris Brockway, in the
band, "The Dirty White Boys". Rik Emmett has been playing the
club circuit in Southern Ontario this summer, and I think it's
fair to say that we've been treated to one of the best club shows
ever.
          He's come a long way since playing the old "Piccadilly
Tube" at Yonge and Dundas. Triumph was great then, and Rik Emmett
is about to take his place alongside "Kim Mitchell" as one of the
true Canadian guitar heroes. Maybe he'll send Gil Moore to the
"Hair Club For Men". Cy Sperling would definitely be impressed by
"Triumph's" bankbook!!!
                                

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                          CLASSIC ALBUM
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                            JAILBREAK
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                           THIN LIZZY
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          Other than U-2 and Van Morrison, Thin Lizzy is the most
famous of Ireland's bands. The singer and bass player, Phil
Lynott was always an enigma. For one thing, he was black. For
another, he died of a drug overdose in the early 80's. 
          "Jailbreak" is probably their best known album. "The
Boys Are Back In Town" was their best known song. It became an
anthem of the 80's. "Romeo and The Lonely Girl" is a beautiful
blend of pop and rock. "The Warrior" is a snarly moody song,
almost bordering on psychedelica. For those of you that have seen
the cover of "Jailbreak", you'll see that the concept of the
album was typical of the post acid-rock era. It's a futuristic
scene of inmates escaping jail and spreading the word of
injustice and repression to the masses. Brian Downey was one of
the two guitar players in the band. He was a tragic figure
himself. After the initial success of "Thin Lizzy", he sank into
a drug induced slide. Scott Gorham, the other lead player,
eventually took over the duties of main guitarist. Check out the
album "Bad Reputation" to hear the final fate of the band's
sound.
          "Jailbreak" is indeed a classic album. The style and
sound that "Thin Lizzy" created on this L.P. was truly unique.
Give it a listen if you get a chance!!!


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          Well, thanks for reading this week. One of our faithful
users, "Hendrix", uploaded and album review last week. Why don't
you!!! Actually, I'm getting sick of bugging people to send
stuff. So..I'll shaddup already!!!


                              See ya Soon...

               
                                   Rock star...   

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