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ALIEN – Cosmic Fantasy

July 21, 2023 /

This is not the Swedish AOR band of the same name, this Alien are from the east coast of the US and are a much more interesting proposition. They only released this EP however and would disappear into the ether not long after.

They obviously have a huge KISS fetish and they get maximum points for their names especially Damien The Beast Bardot. I think this was released in ’83 and the sound is raw, kick ass, and fit perfectly with the sound of NWOBHM. I know I shouldn’t, but I do love this EP. This is FUN with a capital F! All these years later and it still puts a smile on my face. It’s all here, the big gang sing a long choruses, the wild guitars, crazy names, crazy outfits and make up. As I said, I love it all but I’m going for Headbangin’ as my favourite track.

Totally over the top and just perfect!

9/10 from The Grooveman.

ALIEN – s/t

April 22, 2021 /

If you were under the impression that melodic rock had died at the end of the eighties – you were wrong. Well, it’s alive in Sweden anyway, as bands still put out great rock records. Check out bands like Eclipse, W.E.T and The Poodles who consistently put out great records.

Now, this album came out in ’88, and I doubt anyone outside of Europe has even heard of this band, which is a shame as they could give any band a run for their money. Having been blessed with having two lead singers in Jim Jidhed and Pete Sandberg, you know the emphasis is on the hooks and melody. Every song has the big chorus that you can’t help but sing to. They are also great musicians. Founding member Tony Borg is a killer guitar player. Tracks like Tears Don’t Put Out The Fire, and I’ve Been Waiting, are great songs and if the band was American (and around a couple of years earlier) things could have been a whole lot different. If you mixed Escape era Journey with Toto – you’d get an idea what music these guys make.

8/10 from The Grooveman.

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