ATARI TEENAGE RIOT - ATARI TEENAGE RIOT 1992-2000
Atari Teenage Riot "Atari Teenage Riot 1992-2000" Album Review
The best of by the best band ever
It's like nothing you've ever heard before, this is the best of album by the best group ever! It's a fast violent statement. Atari is by far the most progressive group ever existed. It's a shame Carl Crack dieed so young. There are many groups trying to copy ATR, not even one came close to the original. This album isn't for everybody, but you should have this beauty in your collection, even if you don't appreciate it, this is an unique statement. They used the onpening track of this album,speed in the latest fast and the furious 3 movie. A MUST BUY! Best album I've heard in a long long time!
THE STATE - CONTROL
The State "Control" Album Review
Powerful Metal
Released in 1989, State of Control was the third, (and in my opinion the most professional) studio album by Christian metallers Barren Cross. If Stryper gave the faithful a righteous alternative to Bon Jovi and Dokken, Barren Cross's blazing guitars and Dickenson-esque vocals were a "gift from above" for metalheads who preferred Iron Maiden and Dio's heavier approach. Besides, there's just something appealing about a band of earnest Christians who drew such obvious influence from albums like Holy Diver and The Number of the Beast.
Barren Cross was in top form on this album. Everything about State of Control is first rate. Ray Parris just blazes away on the guitar throughout the album, the perfect counterpoint to Mike Lee's soaring vocals. The songwriting is intense and powerful, and the production quality is excellent. This album really showcases Barren Cross at their very best. The band does temper their metal assault with a remarkably good ballad (Cryin' Over You) that puts plenty of Hollywood hair bands to shame, and a straightforward love song (Love at Full Volume) that has little or no religious context, but in the main this is another signature Barren Cross power metal album with an unapologetically righteous message.
One of Barren Cross's best attributes is that they are viewed above all as a very talented metal band. You didn't have to subscribe to their faith to enjoy their music. Any time this band comes up in conversation, even the most jaded metal fan has to admit a grudging respect for Barren Cross's music, if not a real appreciation.
State of Control is an extremely strong metal album that anyone who enjoys bands like Iron Maiden, Dio, Judas Priest, and Armored Saint would do well to check out. It goes without saying that this is a must-have for Christian metal fans.
NOTE: State of Control was reissued in 2004, making this long out of print title available again with digitally remastered sound. The sonic makeover breathes new life into this classic album.
Video THE STATE - STATE CONTROL
REUNION