Nearing the end of the year I usually have a pretty clear, ordered list of the top albums of the year in my head. Not this year. This year it is more like a big jumbled mess of strong, solid albums, none of which stand out enough to take the honor of being an album of the year (yet). Anyway, here is what I have been listening to for the past month.
My Chemical Romance - The black parade
A great surprise. High on energy and melody, this one is growing with each listen.
Manowar - The Day the Earth Shook - DVD
I was there! Reliving all these experiences is hard to describe. Look out for a full review soon.
Harem Scarem - Human Nature
I've been listening to this album pretty much non-stop over the past four days. A superb rocker, filled with memorable songs. Top notch vocal and guitar work give it a special edge.
Mercenary - The hours that remain
Extremely powerful album that has gotten my attention only recently, way too late as usual. "My world is ending" is a personal favorite so far.
Bob Catley - Spirit of Man
One of many cds lying in a pile waiting to be heard properly. After Tommy played "Last Snow of Winter" for me I decided it was time to pull it out. Turned out to be a very good idea.
Street Talk - V
Pure sweetness for the ears.
Savatage - Dead Winter Dead
Something about this album makes me pull it out this time of year. Wonderful album.
Dragonland - Astronomy
Bombastic, atmospheric and quite impressive. This is one band that has evolved since their debut. The instrumental and highly cinematic ending to the album is a special treat.
Pretty Maids - Wake up to the real world
Very good album. More melodic than Planet Panic, but not quite reaching the level of their best releases.
To/Die/For - Wounds wide open
Read the review.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Christmas trilogy
Because it's that time of year.
Jon Oliva's Pain - Maniacal Renderings
The review should be ready real soon. (Yeah right.)
CD purchases of the month
My Chemical Romance - The Black Parade
Meat Loaf - Bat out of Hell - Part III
Gary Moore - Back on the Streets
Gary Moore - Wild Frontier
Cheap Trick - Authorized Greatest hits
Iron Maiden - Iron Maiden
Queen - Jazz
Freddie Mercury - Lover of life. Singer of songs.
Pretty Maids - Wake up to the real world
