Love/Hate - Black out in the Red Room
First released in 1990 on CBS "Black out in the Red Room" earned Love/Hate some great reviews and they established a loyal fan base that still follows Jizzy Pearl's solo career.

"Blackout in the Red Room" was the sparkling debut from Love/Hate and it encompasses everything a debut album should have. The lyrics are mostly about drinking and partying and all songs have a special vibe saying "Love/Hate is ready to party and take on the fucking world".

The opening line of the title track "So you're going drinking tonight - it's party time" sums up everything about this record. By the last track Hell CA pop. 4 the listener has been exposed to 12 highly energetic and hard rocking songs without any ballads.

Bassist Skid is the man behind all songs and his writing style is pretty simple. It's just full blast Rock 'n' Roll with groovy riffs and vocals that indicate "scream your lungs out". Jizzy Pearl is the perfect match for Love/Hate, since his characteristic hoarse voice perfectly fits the boozy songs. Jizzy's vocals are non-compromising and leave a mark like a blowtorch.

"Blackout in the Red Room" is a very solid and consistent album with plenty of classic hard rocking tunes like Fuel to Run, Rock Queen, Slutsy Tipsy and Tumbleweed. The highlight of the album is She's an Angel where Love/Hate deviate a bit from the "full blast formula". Skid takes out a 12-string acoustic guitar and slows it down during the verse. Everything comes together on the melodic chorus.

It's no wonder that this pure Hard rocking release earned Love/Hate a support slot for AC/DC. Love/Hate had one purpose with this record, namely to entertain people. Love/Hate was very trustworthy since the lyrics seemed like a transparent off their daily lives. The band's energetic and cocky approach to their music made the youth identify themselves with the songs.

The album is produced by Tom Werman, who definitely is one of my favorite producers since he's been in control of many of my all time favorite albums. Once again Werman delivers a solid production while maintaining its original rawness and just as important; attitude.

This re-release adds extra value to the original release. There is an extensive booklet where Jizzy talks about the Love/Hate legacy. The studio bonus track Tinseltown is a typical Love/Hate song and originally included on the 4 track "Blackout in the Red Room" EP.

All 6 live tracks are recorded in 1990 and taken from two different shows. The recordings display an honest and very raw Rock 'N' Roll band performing their songs about partying and drinking. No doubt that Love/Hate also was living the lifestyle. Jizzy's hoarse really holds up great on the live tracks.

The extra value justifies this album being graded as a solid 8 and rated as a classic.

Written by Michael
Thursday, June 2, 2005
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Comment by Just a boy (Anonymous) - Friday, June 3, 2005
Love/Hate roxx 'n rules!! I love this band and every time I'm going to concerts, festivals or just out to have a drink with the boys I listen to "Black out..." it just gives me Fuel to run!!! To Flemming if you're still out there alive and kicking, Thanx man for opening my eyes up for this great band!


Comment by ThraX (Member) - Saturday, June 11, 2005
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I saw Love/Hate open for Skid Row on the "Slave To The Grind" tour and was blown away by how great they were live....This album is definitely one of the best party albums of all time!!!!......8.5/10

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Released by
CBS - 1990

Tracklisting
1. Blackout in the Red Room
2. Rock Queen
3. Tumbleweed
4. Why Do You Think They Call it Dope?
5. Fuel to Rum
6. One More Round
7. She's An Angel
8. Mary Jane
9. Straightjacket
10. Slutsy Tipsy
11. Slave Girl
12. Hell, Ca., Pop. 4

Bonus Tracks
13. Tinseltown
14. Black out in the Red Room (live)
15. Mary Jane (live)
16. Fuel to Run (live)
17. She's an Angel (live)
18. One More Round (live)
19. Slave Girl (live)

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Re-issued by Bad Reputation - 2005


Style
Full blast Hard Rock

Related links
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Love/Hate - Official Website

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