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Track Listings
| Disc: 1 | |||
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| 1. This Is | |||
| 2. Turn It Up | |||
| 3. Runnin' Me Up | |||
| 4. Every Second Of Every Day | |||
| 5. Spinning Out | |||
| 6. Can't Find My Own Way | |||
| 7. Skin Crawl | |||
| 8. Low | |||
| 9. Connected To You | |||
| 10. Halo | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. You're So Wrong | |||
| 2. Low | |||
| 3. Turn It Up | |||
| 4. Runnin' Me Up | |||
| 5. Can't Find My Own Way | |||
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By A. Reeves
Format:Audio CD
"Surreal" was released in the US to rave reviews on June 3rd, 2008. Now they are re-releasing in the UK with 5 bonus tracks: 1. You're So Wrong, 2. Low [Live In Burbank 08], 3. Turn It Up [Deep Dub], 4. Runnin' Me Up [Instrumental Dub] Can't Find My Own Way [Live Acoustic - Gary Crowley Show]. I didn't think you could improve upon perfection, but Man Raze seems to have done just that.
By Shawnyola
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Ageing rockers? I bet these boys could give bands half their age a bloody good run for their money! I mean, they must have been about 50 when they made this album. Even though this album is five years old, I'm a new Manraze convert and this CD didn't disappoint! Such a great fusion of sounds here, highlighting the boys' influences and you really can't label this as 'just another rock album'.
I loved the rawness and the energy of the opener 'This Is It' and the whole album continues like this, definately not over produced like some albums and I can imagine this energy coming across in their live gigs. Stand out tracks for me are the singles 'Turn It Up' and 'Skin Crawl'. I loved Phil's voice throughout and having him practically growl on some tracks gives them almost a dark feel.
A fantastic debut record, highly recommended to rock fans everywhere!
I loved the rawness and the energy of the opener 'This Is It' and the whole album continues like this, definately not over produced like some albums and I can imagine this energy coming across in their live gigs. Stand out tracks for me are the singles 'Turn It Up' and 'Skin Crawl'. I loved Phil's voice throughout and having him practically growl on some tracks gives them almost a dark feel.
A fantastic debut record, highly recommended to rock fans everywhere!
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4.8 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great, diverse sounding album
13 July 2008
By John Fletcher
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
"Surreal" is a great debut album for Manraze. It has everything from power chords to reggae grooves with hooks everywhere. What's best is they don't sound like The Sex Pistols, they don't sound like Def Leppard; they sound like themselves. This is one of those albums where each song is your favorite until the next one comes on. Fans of these guys' previous bands will enjoy it but even if you have no idea who Phil Collen, Paul Cook and Simon Laffey are you'll find yourself instantly hooked.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A surprising side-project
3 Sep 2009
By George Dionne
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
The Good
If you are not familiar with just who Man Raze is, it's Phil Collen of Def Leppard (guitar/vox), Paul Cook of the Sex Pistols (drums), and Simon Laffy of Girl (bass). "This Is" comes at you at break-neck speed. The rhythm is oh so Sex Pistol-like and the melodic vocals are definitely Def Leppard-ish in delivery. Driving guitar riffage and pounding drums lead the change on the commanding track "Turn It Up." The band takes an interesting turn on the reggae-style track "Runnin' Me Up." Even though the song sounds a little out of place with the ones before it, it it done quite well. The band takes a dark turn on "Spinning Out." The harmonies remain strong and the vocals inflect a hint of ZZ Top. "Skin Crawl" delivers a hook laden chorus with its 70s British rock sound. "Halo" could easily been on the latest Def Leppard release, as it mixes a little bit of rock with a bit of power pop.
The Bad
Nothing
The Verdict
Side-projects are always a bit of a gamble. People really expect another version of the band you're normally in. However, the point of a side-project is to do your own thing. That's exactly what Phil Collen manages to do with Man Raze. However, despite branching out into the punk, reggae, and the classic rock field on Surreal, Collen manages to capture some of the magic from his tenure with Def Leppard. The same goes for Cook and his drum work. I honestly thought Laffy was singing until I read the liner notes. I must say Collen's vocals are quite impressive and no doubt (with his guitar playing) played a part in Def Leppard success. If things don't work out with his day job (as if), Collen and his Man Raze cohorts have enough talent and inspiration to make it just as big.
If you are not familiar with just who Man Raze is, it's Phil Collen of Def Leppard (guitar/vox), Paul Cook of the Sex Pistols (drums), and Simon Laffy of Girl (bass). "This Is" comes at you at break-neck speed. The rhythm is oh so Sex Pistol-like and the melodic vocals are definitely Def Leppard-ish in delivery. Driving guitar riffage and pounding drums lead the change on the commanding track "Turn It Up." The band takes an interesting turn on the reggae-style track "Runnin' Me Up." Even though the song sounds a little out of place with the ones before it, it it done quite well. The band takes a dark turn on "Spinning Out." The harmonies remain strong and the vocals inflect a hint of ZZ Top. "Skin Crawl" delivers a hook laden chorus with its 70s British rock sound. "Halo" could easily been on the latest Def Leppard release, as it mixes a little bit of rock with a bit of power pop.
The Bad
Nothing
The Verdict
Side-projects are always a bit of a gamble. People really expect another version of the band you're normally in. However, the point of a side-project is to do your own thing. That's exactly what Phil Collen manages to do with Man Raze. However, despite branching out into the punk, reggae, and the classic rock field on Surreal, Collen manages to capture some of the magic from his tenure with Def Leppard. The same goes for Cook and his drum work. I honestly thought Laffy was singing until I read the liner notes. I must say Collen's vocals are quite impressive and no doubt (with his guitar playing) played a part in Def Leppard success. If things don't work out with his day job (as if), Collen and his Man Raze cohorts have enough talent and inspiration to make it just as big.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good side project album
15 Jan 2013
By G London
- Published on Amazon.com
Amazon Verified Purchase
First off I'm a huge Def Lappard fan. So anything with Phil Collen was, for me, going to be worth checking out and I'm glad I did. The songs for the most part are well put together and the Def Leppard style is evident in most songs.
I'm not a fan of the Reggae influence in a couple of the songs but that is just my personal preferrence.
Overall 4/5 stars and worth checking out if you are a fan of Phil Collen or Def Leppard.
I'm not a fan of the Reggae influence in a couple of the songs but that is just my personal preferrence.
Overall 4/5 stars and worth checking out if you are a fan of Phil Collen or Def Leppard.
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