Comments on: Whitesnake - Good To Be Bad http://rockofages.wordpress.com/2008/04/21/whitesnake-good-to-be-bad/ Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:51:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU hourly 1 By: Heavy Metal Spike http://rockofages.wordpress.com/2008/04/21/whitesnake-good-to-be-bad/#comment-6086 Heavy Metal Spike Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:52:36 +0000 http://rockofages.wordpress.com/?p=913#comment-6086 Well - here we are nearly 3 months further on and I still think this is without question the album of the year (so far). Only wish I was still back in the UK so I could have seen them in Nottingham (+ Leppard / Thunder) with my family. I'm extremely proud that my 2 kids love the album AND the last DVD. Coverdale's voice just can't be touched and the current linup beats all previous incarnations hands-down. Best money I've spent on a CD in the last 5 years. . Well - here we are nearly 3 months further on and I still think this is without question the album of the year (so far). Only wish I was still back in the UK so I could have seen them in Nottingham (+ Leppard / Thunder) with my family.

I’m extremely proud that my 2 kids love the album AND the last DVD. Coverdale’s voice just can’t be touched and the current linup beats all previous incarnations hands-down.

Best money I’ve spent on a CD in the last 5 years.

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]]> By: faisal http://rockofages.wordpress.com/2008/04/21/whitesnake-good-to-be-bad/#comment-5872 faisal Mon, 19 May 2008 16:44:23 +0000 http://rockofages.wordpress.com/?p=913#comment-5872 many typos lol ignore em many typos lol ignore em

]]> By: faisal http://rockofages.wordpress.com/2008/04/21/whitesnake-good-to-be-bad/#comment-5871 faisal Mon, 19 May 2008 16:43:49 +0000 http://rockofages.wordpress.com/?p=913#comment-5871 bob i totally disagree .. this album kicks asses.. nd shut win an awar for the best rock album of the year.. they band cant change their band sounds.. thts how they were meant to be blues rock band .. wat do u want em to do ? do shit muzik like Linkin park ?? no tel me wat:D bob i totally disagree .. this album kicks asses.. nd shut win an awar for the best rock album of the year..
they band cant change their band sounds.. thts how they were meant to be blues rock band .. wat do u want em to do ? do shit muzik like Linkin park ??
no tel me wat:D

]]> By: Tahir Bise http://rockofages.wordpress.com/2008/04/21/whitesnake-good-to-be-bad/#comment-5818 Tahir Bise Wed, 07 May 2008 12:44:51 +0000 http://rockofages.wordpress.com/?p=913#comment-5818 Bob, What you need to realise is that WS are a bluesbased hardrock band who have been around since 1979. You say they live in the past but that is not the case the new album has a current sound and feel but still encompassing what WS are about. They can't come out and put out a release sounding like a "Blink 181 or Fall Out Boy" the band has there particular sound and feel that the fans love. WS are not the only band when they release an album for e-g Van Halen if they put out something too experimental they will alienate their fans. This album encompasses some of the past element of the band and the future.. TB Bob,
What you need to realise is that WS are a bluesbased hardrock band who have been around since 1979. You say they live in the past but that is not the case the new album has a current sound and feel but still encompassing what WS are about. They can’t come out and put out a release sounding like a “Blink 181 or Fall Out Boy” the band has there particular sound and feel that the fans love. WS are not the only band when they release an album for e-g Van Halen if they put out something too experimental they will alienate their fans. This album encompasses some of the past element of the band and the future.. TB

]]> By: Rob Rockitt http://rockofages.wordpress.com/2008/04/21/whitesnake-good-to-be-bad/#comment-5812 Rob Rockitt Tue, 06 May 2008 19:25:04 +0000 http://rockofages.wordpress.com/?p=913#comment-5812 Hacks? You are joking I hope. I can't fit much more Rock N Roll in my heart, and I love this album. :-P Hacks? You are joking I hope.

I can’t fit much more Rock N Roll in my heart, and I love this album. :-P

]]> By: bob_vinyl http://rockofages.wordpress.com/2008/04/21/whitesnake-good-to-be-bad/#comment-5798 bob_vinyl Sat, 03 May 2008 10:59:35 +0000 http://rockofages.wordpress.com/?p=913#comment-5798 TB, no cheesy lyrics to be found? You're kidding, right? Or was that a typo that was supposed to be "no non-cheesy lyrics to be found?" Frankly, I don't think Coverdale can help himself. To be fair, I can see how this record would appeal to people who spend their time looking back to the "good ol' days," but to me, the past is the past. I'm not suggesting that no one listen to older music. On the contrary, I think a knowledge of the past is vital. However, I have no use for new albums that relive the past without offering any new angles, particularly when they relive a period as dismal as 80s hard rock. True, nothing is entirely new, but even the Sabbath-loving stoner rock bands or the current crop of neo-new wave bands have added some breath of fresh air to the past they revisit (at least the decent ones do). Coverdale and his current cast of hacks merely was to pretend that 20 years haven't passed. The record will have decent sales, because it taps into nostalgia for a lot of people, but I think rock n roll is largely gone from their hearts if that's all they want to hear in music. TB, no cheesy lyrics to be found? You’re kidding, right? Or was that a typo that was supposed to be “no non-cheesy lyrics to be found?” Frankly, I don’t think Coverdale can help himself.

To be fair, I can see how this record would appeal to people who spend their time looking back to the “good ol’ days,” but to me, the past is the past. I’m not suggesting that no one listen to older music. On the contrary, I think a knowledge of the past is vital. However, I have no use for new albums that relive the past without offering any new angles, particularly when they relive a period as dismal as 80s hard rock. True, nothing is entirely new, but even the Sabbath-loving stoner rock bands or the current crop of neo-new wave bands have added some breath of fresh air to the past they revisit (at least the decent ones do). Coverdale and his current cast of hacks merely was to pretend that 20 years haven’t passed. The record will have decent sales, because it taps into nostalgia for a lot of people, but I think rock n roll is largely gone from their hearts if that’s all they want to hear in music.

]]> By: Tahir Bise http://rockofages.wordpress.com/2008/04/21/whitesnake-good-to-be-bad/#comment-5775 Tahir Bise Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:53:28 +0000 http://rockofages.wordpress.com/?p=913#comment-5775 bob_vinyl, I have read your comments on another sites review of GTTB and it appears you just have something against DC and Whitesnake. I have read over 20 reviews and most rate it 4 stars plaus you are the only person who has nopt given the album favourable comments and a 1.5 and that is your perrogative but don't be critical if people actually think the album is great because it actually is a great cd and will do well. It is a breath of fresh air to get a great rock release that has positive tracks not the doom and gloom of other releases.. cheers TB bob_vinyl,
I have read your comments on another sites review of GTTB and it appears you just have something against DC and Whitesnake. I have read over 20 reviews and most rate it 4 stars plaus you are the only person who has nopt given the album favourable comments and a 1.5 and that is your perrogative but don’t be critical if people actually think the album is great because it actually is a great cd and will do well. It is a breath of fresh air to get a great rock release that has positive tracks not the doom and gloom of other releases.. cheers TB

]]> By: Tahir Bise http://rockofages.wordpress.com/2008/04/21/whitesnake-good-to-be-bad/#comment-5774 Tahir Bise Sun, 27 Apr 2008 01:55:08 +0000 http://rockofages.wordpress.com/?p=913#comment-5774 I find it difficult to understand how someone could not appreciate the quality of this release. It would be hard to find a better release in the hardrock genre this year. All the tracks are quality with no fillers or cheesy lyrics to be found. The album has depth and tracks like "Best Years,Can You Hear The Wind Blow,All For Love,Lay Down Your Love are very solid rockers and to put the finishing touches and variety the 3 ballads all have their own different aspects not the same ol same ol. This album would easily rate min 4/5 and the comments of Bob are overly harsh and pessimistic as WS were big in the as he says hairspray days but this album encompasses a taste of all WS past/present that makes it a great release. It is by far one of the best releases I have heard for some time. TB I find it difficult to understand how someone could not appreciate the quality of this release. It would be hard to find a better release in the hardrock genre this year. All the tracks are quality with no fillers or cheesy lyrics to be found. The album has depth and tracks like “Best Years,Can You Hear The Wind Blow,All For Love,Lay Down Your Love are very solid rockers and to put the finishing touches and variety the 3 ballads all have their own different aspects not the same ol same ol. This album would easily rate min 4/5 and the comments of Bob are overly harsh and pessimistic as WS were big in the as he says hairspray days but this album encompasses a taste of all WS past/present that makes it a great release. It is by far one of the best releases I have heard for some time. TB

]]> By: Heavy Metal Spike http://rockofages.wordpress.com/2008/04/21/whitesnake-good-to-be-bad/#comment-5771 Heavy Metal Spike Sat, 26 Apr 2008 01:06:39 +0000 http://rockofages.wordpress.com/?p=913#comment-5771 Pre-ordered from Amazon but managed to snarf my Sisters copy as I couldn't wait! As someone else said - move over all you "new guy in town" imposters - THE BIG BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN! Coverdale has always been my favourite vocalist and I am so SOOOOOO pleased to see him back with a release that quite frankly kicks the heck out of every single album they have ever done - even (amazingly) 1987! I am not one of those fans who only came on board in the late 80's hair-metal stage. Indeed, I never considered Whitesnake "hair-metal" because I'd bought everything they released AS it was released. My university years drooling over "Love hunter", Come and get it" et-all, the unbeatable 1983 headlining at Donington in the UK - more gigs at Birmingham Odeon than I can remember - these boys were the cats-meow of rock along with the likes of Priest, Motorhead, Maiden, Scorpions, Leppard, Budgie, Thin Lizzy, AC/DC, Thunder, Ozzy, Quo, Blackfoot, Sister, Kiss, Rush, Saxon, Van Halen, Magnum, ZZ, Queensryche, Sabbath, Dio et-all (the list goes on - God bless them all) .............. and THEY HAVE SURVIVED! Bro's DC and Aldrich have come up with an album that TRULY combines the best elements of a band with a HUGE and varied history. AMAZING is not a word I find I can use much for albums these days - but this truly is that. An absolute must for ANY Whitesnake or rock fan. I remember talking to DC after one of the Brum concerts saying "it's gigs like that that make life worth living" - his reply - "We feel the same - and we thank you". Thank YOU Mr Coverdale for sticking with us all these years - we've stuck with you and this album shows why - yet another talented group of musicians with a leader who inspires whoever works with him. AMAZING - and this is after only my 3rd listening. You guys come to Canada (we emigrated!) and I'm bringing my entire family. TOTAL class. Heavy Metal Spike - 25th April 2008, on a GOOD day - thanks to Whitesnake and all they have brought me over the years. Pre-ordered from Amazon but managed to snarf my Sisters copy as I couldn’t wait!

As someone else said - move over all you “new guy in town” imposters - THE BIG BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN!

Coverdale has always been my favourite vocalist and I am so SOOOOOO pleased to see him back with a release that quite frankly kicks the heck out of every single album they have ever done - even (amazingly) 1987!

I am not one of those fans who only came on board in the late 80’s hair-metal stage. Indeed, I never considered Whitesnake “hair-metal” because I’d bought everything they released AS it was released. My university years drooling over “Love hunter”, Come and get it” et-all, the unbeatable 1983 headlining at Donington in the UK - more gigs at Birmingham Odeon than I can remember - these boys were the cats-meow of rock along with the likes of Priest, Motorhead, Maiden, Scorpions, Leppard, Budgie, Thin Lizzy, AC/DC, Thunder, Ozzy, Quo, Blackfoot, Sister, Kiss, Rush, Saxon, Van Halen, Magnum, ZZ, Queensryche, Sabbath, Dio et-all (the list goes on - God bless them all) ………….. and THEY HAVE SURVIVED!

Bro’s DC and Aldrich have come up with an album that TRULY combines the best elements of a band with a HUGE and varied history.

AMAZING is not a word I find I can use much for albums these days - but this truly is that. An absolute must for ANY Whitesnake or rock fan.

I remember talking to DC after one of the Brum concerts saying “it’s gigs like that that make life worth living” - his reply - “We feel the same - and we thank you”. Thank YOU Mr Coverdale for sticking with us all these years - we’ve stuck with you and this album shows why - yet another talented group of musicians with a leader who inspires whoever works with him.

AMAZING - and this is after only my 3rd listening. You guys come to Canada (we emigrated!) and I’m bringing my entire family. TOTAL class.

Heavy Metal Spike - 25th April 2008, on a GOOD day - thanks to Whitesnake and all they have brought me over the years.

]]> By: rockofages http://rockofages.wordpress.com/2008/04/21/whitesnake-good-to-be-bad/#comment-5766 rockofages Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:25:03 +0000 http://rockofages.wordpress.com/?p=913#comment-5766 Of course it goes without saying that I don't agree with a lot of Bob's opinions either!! DC is definitely worthy of his commercial success in my opinion - 3 great albums with Purple, one of Britain's finest bands with the early Whitesnake, better than so much of the stuff served up on MTV in the late 80s, partly responsible for rejuvenating Jimmy Page in the 90s and now back with one of the best melodic hard-rock albums of recent years. Actually, little would give me greater pleasure than this album selling as many as "1987" did! Bill Of course it goes without saying that I don’t agree with a lot of Bob’s opinions either!! DC is definitely worthy of his commercial success in my opinion - 3 great albums with Purple, one of Britain’s finest bands with the early Whitesnake, better than so much of the stuff served up on MTV in the late 80s, partly responsible for rejuvenating Jimmy Page in the 90s and now back with one of the best melodic hard-rock albums of recent years.

Actually, little would give me greater pleasure than this album selling as many as “1987″ did!

Bill

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