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Day: February 15, 2022

OASIS – Definitely Maybe

February 15, 2022 /

Britpop – love it or hate it – there were some decent bands to come out of it all. Other than Mansun (who I really like), Oasis were the most rock n roll of them all. Ignore all the nonsense between the brothers Gallagher – Noel could write a decent song! I know he has said in interviews he just rewrites Beatles songs, but I think that is just bravado as I can hear none of that on this album.

This is just a sleazy rock record. Rock n Roll Star, Supersonic and Cigarettes & Alcohol are great tracks with cool riffs and simple grooves. Live Forever and Slide Away are anthems for the period. To produce songs like that this on your debut record is outstanding, and for all his attitude problems, Liam’s voice is perfect for the tunes. Other than the odd track on other albums, this is my favourite album.

9/10 from The Grooveman.

TYTAN – Justice Served

February 15, 2022 /

This follow up took a long time – 32 years to be precise. The first album, Rough Justice, had Karl Swan on vocals who would later join Lion with Doug Aldrich. They went all out with this album, and got Chris Tsangarides to produce and oversee the project. The only original member left is bass player Kevin “Skids” Riddles, also from the original Angel Witch album. This is released on High Roller Records, who specialize in old school metal records from bands that didn’t quite make it.

It’s not a bad album and sounds very NWOBHM. There are some great ideas like Reap The Whirlwind, which slows things down and has a great dynamic. Midnight Sun is quite a surprise as it’s mostly acoustic, with a vocal very reminiscent of Bruce Dickinson. Billy Who is a whole bunch of fun and quite frenetic with some great guitar. My favourite track is One Last Detail, which has a great riff and groove and reminds me a bit of Budgie.

I know I say this a lot, but if this album had come out 40 years ago it would have sold bunches – but hey ho!

8/10 from The Grooveman.

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