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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The last Lion's Share album, "Emotional Coma" didn't do a lot for me, so I was more than a little surprised to be utterly blown away by this one. In fact, I may be so bold as to claim it's their best album yet.
It's completely balls to the wall metal that gives you a good kicking, then rolls you over and gives you another kicking, just for the hell of it. The guitars are cranked to the max, the vocals are set to shred, and if I had to point to a new album that satisfies all the criteria of classic heavy metal, this would be it.
For sure, a lot of it is straight out of the Judas Priest Big Book Of Metal, but there is nowt wrong with that. In fact, we could do with a few more bands doing something similar. Vocalist, Patrik Johansson, in particular, is in awesome form as he hits some amazing notes. There's one section of the album - 'Heavy Cross To Bear' and 'The Bottomless Pit' - that is absolutely flawless, and should be required metal listening. Even the slower numbers come with added crunch.
If you liked the Tony Martin era-Sabbath, or mid-eighties Priest, then this is an album you're going to absolutely love.
It's completely balls to the wall metal that gives you a good kicking, then rolls you over and gives you another kicking, just for the hell of it. The guitars are cranked to the max, the vocals are set to shred, and if I had to point to a new album that satisfies all the criteria of classic heavy metal, this would be it.
For sure, a lot of it is straight out of the Judas Priest Big Book Of Metal, but there is nowt wrong with that. In fact, we could do with a few more bands doing something similar. Vocalist, Patrik Johansson, in particular, is in awesome form as he hits some amazing notes. There's one section of the album - 'Heavy Cross To Bear' and 'The Bottomless Pit' - that is absolutely flawless, and should be required metal listening. Even the slower numbers come with added crunch.
If you liked the Tony Martin era-Sabbath, or mid-eighties Priest, then this is an album you're going to absolutely love.
Format:Audio CD
Just read the previous review (by Mr H) and have to agree with all the comments.
Blistering heavy rock, crunching guitars, well composed and to top it all, superb vocals by probably the best rock vocalist around at the moment, namely Nils Patrick Johannson.
All the songs are great (no fillers), but my favourites are;
"Behind The Curtain" / "Judas Must Die" / "Napalm Nights" / "Heavy Cross To Bear" / "Demon In Your Mind" and "Phantom Rider"
All with stunning vocals and head banging guitar riffs.
By the way, if you like this singer, check out some of his work with Astral Doors - recommend "Evil Is Forever", his other bands Wuthering Heights - "Far From The Madding Crowd" and Space Odyssey - "Astral Episode".
It's a real pity that this album will only be found by the lucky few, when it really should be up there with some of the classic rock albums of the past.
Highly recommended!!
Blistering heavy rock, crunching guitars, well composed and to top it all, superb vocals by probably the best rock vocalist around at the moment, namely Nils Patrick Johannson.
All the songs are great (no fillers), but my favourites are;
"Behind The Curtain" / "Judas Must Die" / "Napalm Nights" / "Heavy Cross To Bear" / "Demon In Your Mind" and "Phantom Rider"
All with stunning vocals and head banging guitar riffs.
By the way, if you like this singer, check out some of his work with Astral Doors - recommend "Evil Is Forever", his other bands Wuthering Heights - "Far From The Madding Crowd" and Space Odyssey - "Astral Episode".
It's a real pity that this album will only be found by the lucky few, when it really should be up there with some of the classic rock albums of the past.
Highly recommended!!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Heavy Metal History
15 April 2009
Format:Audio CD
"Dark Hours" (2009) by Lion's Share is a concept album about one of the most turbulent decades in U.S. history. But while the lyrics address the 1960s, the music is firmly rooted in the heavy metal of the 1980s.
The album begins in the best way possible with the outstanding "Judas Must Die". This song is simple, but incredibly powerful.
Such a commanding start would be difficult for most bands to maintain. But Lion's Share keeps going strong on a historical journey through topics such as the Vietnam War ("Full Metal Jacket"), the Manson Family ("Barker Ranch"), and moon landing conspiracy theories ("Space Scam").
An album like this could come across as self-indulgent if the songwriting and performances weren't equal to the ambitious concept. Fortunately, they are.
Patrik Johansson gives another outstanding Dio-esque vocal performance. Unlike his work in Astral Doors, this music has strong Judas Priest influences. However, "Heavy Cross to Bear" has a Dio-era Sabbath sound that would not seem out of place on Astral Doors' Evil Is Forever.
Meanwhile, Lars Chriss does extremely proficient double duty as both guitarist and producer.
Highlights include the aforementioned "Judas Must Die" and... everything else. The lack of standout songs is actually a testament to how consistently good this album is.
In conclusion, for a Swedish band Lion's Share is remarkably well versed in American history. I didn't know what "The Presidio 27" and "Barker Ranch" were until I consulted Wikipedia. Who knew that headbanging could be so educational?
The album begins in the best way possible with the outstanding "Judas Must Die". This song is simple, but incredibly powerful.
Such a commanding start would be difficult for most bands to maintain. But Lion's Share keeps going strong on a historical journey through topics such as the Vietnam War ("Full Metal Jacket"), the Manson Family ("Barker Ranch"), and moon landing conspiracy theories ("Space Scam").
An album like this could come across as self-indulgent if the songwriting and performances weren't equal to the ambitious concept. Fortunately, they are.
Patrik Johansson gives another outstanding Dio-esque vocal performance. Unlike his work in Astral Doors, this music has strong Judas Priest influences. However, "Heavy Cross to Bear" has a Dio-era Sabbath sound that would not seem out of place on Astral Doors' Evil Is Forever.
Meanwhile, Lars Chriss does extremely proficient double duty as both guitarist and producer.
Highlights include the aforementioned "Judas Must Die" and... everything else. The lack of standout songs is actually a testament to how consistently good this album is.
In conclusion, for a Swedish band Lion's Share is remarkably well versed in American history. I didn't know what "The Presidio 27" and "Barker Ranch" were until I consulted Wikipedia. Who knew that headbanging could be so educational?
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
If you like Dio, then you're bound to enjoy Lion's Share.
13 April 2009
Format:Audio CD
If you enjoy Dio, then this is a no brainer for you! With that said, it's not a generic effort. The songs are well written, constructed, and produced. In addition, this isn't a generic form of power metal either. In other words, it's not fast, repetitive riffing from start to finish. Most of the music is crunchy, mid-tempo anthems, with catchy choruses to boot.
A metal classic in my book
3 Sep 2009
Format:Audio CD
The Good
Raise up those devil horns because Lions Share hits you with all their metal power and might on the opening track "Judas Must Die." "Phantom Rider" stars off subtle, but quickly fires off a twin thrash-style guitar attack. "Demon in Your Mind" not only delivers another furious twin guitar attack, but now the rapid-fire percussion section joins in the onslaught. The chorus is melodic yet still evil in its delivery. "The Bottomless Pit" is both haunting and intense. "Full Metal Jacket" is epic in its presentation and it full of heavy riffs and powerful vocals. "The Presidio 27" displays the group's diversity by slowing things down to almost a commercial sound. The focus is on vocal melody here, but the guitars still kick you in the teeth.
The Bad
Nothing
The Verdict
If heavy metal music was a poker game, then Blistering Records has been holding four aces. Lions Share's latest release has had a long promotional period. Their label has been pushing it for quite some time prior to it's release. And it was well worth it! Lions Share have come out of literally nowhere and delivered a thrash metal masterpiece. Drawing on the legends of the past (Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer), the group delivers what metal lovers crave. The riffs are heavy, the music is powerful, and the twin guitar attacks will make anyone bust out their air guitars. Dark Hours is intense and already .
Raise up those devil horns because Lions Share hits you with all their metal power and might on the opening track "Judas Must Die." "Phantom Rider" stars off subtle, but quickly fires off a twin thrash-style guitar attack. "Demon in Your Mind" not only delivers another furious twin guitar attack, but now the rapid-fire percussion section joins in the onslaught. The chorus is melodic yet still evil in its delivery. "The Bottomless Pit" is both haunting and intense. "Full Metal Jacket" is epic in its presentation and it full of heavy riffs and powerful vocals. "The Presidio 27" displays the group's diversity by slowing things down to almost a commercial sound. The focus is on vocal melody here, but the guitars still kick you in the teeth.
The Bad
Nothing
The Verdict
If heavy metal music was a poker game, then Blistering Records has been holding four aces. Lions Share's latest release has had a long promotional period. Their label has been pushing it for quite some time prior to it's release. And it was well worth it! Lions Share have come out of literally nowhere and delivered a thrash metal masterpiece. Drawing on the legends of the past (Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer), the group delivers what metal lovers crave. The riffs are heavy, the music is powerful, and the twin guitar attacks will make anyone bust out their air guitars. Dark Hours is intense and already .
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