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10.0:         Cannot be improved! Perfect, instant classic! Essential in any record collection.
9.5 – 9.9:  Fantastic, spectacular and outstanding!
9.0 – 9.4:  Amazing release! It just lacks that little extra spice to make it perfect.
8.5 – 8.9:  Exceptional release! Will likely rank among top ten albums of the year.
8.0 – 8.4:  Great release! It has many different qualities.
7.5 – 7.9:  Above average! It is an enjoyable release.
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Album Reviews

U.D.O. – Live From Russia

October 15, 2001 Frode Johnsrud Leave a comment
I can’t say I believe Udo Dirkschneider and his doctor are true friends. As far as I know, at least it still sounds like it, the man smokes like a freight train, and he still …READ MORE
Album Reviews

ROUGH SILK – Symphony Of Life

October 11, 2001 Frode Johnsrud Leave a comment
Germany’s Rough Silk is a band I always described as “close to do it big”. Now they’re even closer. Like so many bands in the year of 2001, Ferdy Doernberg and his buddies do their …READ MORE
Album Reviews

PINK CREAM 69 – Endangered

October 10, 2001 Frode Johnsrud Leave a comment
A little disappointed at first, as the last two studio records from Germany’s leading melodic hard rock band were stunning, I am glad to say I finally made friends with this CD as well. This …READ MORE
THE IVORY TOWER PROJECT - Red Hot
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THE IVORY TOWER PROJECT – Red Hot

October 8, 2001 Guest Writer Leave a comment
Whenever you get an EP, there is only one thing you should have on your mind when listening to it — do they deserve to release a full LP? The Ivory Tower Project, a New …READ MORE
SCORPIONS - Lovedrive [Remastered]
Album Reviews

SCORPIONS – Lovedrive [Remastered]

October 5, 2001 Frode Johnsrud 1 Comment
Ah, what a relief! The Scorpions back-catalog finally get a sonic overhauling, and deservedly so. The last couple of years (OK- let’s say the last ten…), Scorpions have been the laughing stock of many a …READ MORE
Album Reviews

BRUCE DICKINSON – The Best Of

September 25, 2001 Frode Johnsrud Leave a comment
I can’t think of any artist who has gone solo from a huge band (I am too young to remember that Ozzy did), who has made it through with his head above water. Okay, Halford …READ MORE
Album Reviews

SAXON – Killing Ground

September 25, 2001 Frode Johnsrud Leave a comment
To claim “Innocence Is No Excuse” my favorite Saxon album tells you perhaps more about my age than my brain and taste. This melodic masterpiece, which finally saw its release on CD thanks to French …READ MORE
Album Reviews

KREATOR – Violent Revolution

September 25, 2001 Frode Johnsrud Leave a comment
German thrash metal has its revival, and it’s lead by Kreator and Destruction. Mille Petrozza and his men have made a classic thrash album that still sounds very much up to date. Violent Revolution marks a …READ MORE
Album Reviews

VIRGO – Virgo

September 25, 2001 Frode Johnsrud Leave a comment
Virgo is the project that features former Angra vocalist Andre Matos and star producer Sascha Paeth. I don’t think making money is the motive behind this, as it is by no means meant to bring …READ MORE
QUEENSRŸCHE - Operation Livecrime [Remastered]
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QUEENSRŸCHE – Operation Livecrime [Remastered]

September 24, 2001 Frode Johnsrud Leave a comment
Boy, does this live CD bring back fond memories! Queensrÿche live, back in 1991, performing their masterpiece, and true classic: Operation Mindcrime. The whole album! Though its been many a moon since I last played …READ MORE

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