Slaughter - Revolution

I know a lot of metal/hard rock fans hate this band. However, I think this a stupendous album. It has a sort of 70's vibe to it and reminds me of T.Rex, Sweet, etc. Anyone else like this album?

I remember when this came out. Although at the time my love for Slaughter was just about gone and I only bought it because thats basically what I do. If I like the band I usually keep buying their stuff unless I totally don't like anything, which isn't the case with Slaughter I've liked things that they have done here and there. They just haven't done anything as good as Stick It To Ya or even Wild Life. Now I don't know what they are even doing? It's been a long time since their last release and the last I heard Mark Slaughter was doing voice overs.

Anyway back to this album...... For some reason this album always reminded me of Crimson Glorys Strange and Beautiful. It has the same sort of feel to it like you said Ult 70's vibeish. This is also my least favorite Slaughter album since I only like 2 songs off the whole thing "Hard To Say Goodbye" and "You're My Everything". The album cover kind of made me ready for what I was in store for but I bought it anyway just because I was a fan. Otherwise I would have gotten rid of this one a long time ago. The drums sound horrible as well.

Never been much of a fan of this band, mostly because of Mark Slaughter's voice, but I did see them live in a tiny club when they were on tour promoting this album.

We went at the last minute when we found out they were playing at a former strip club turned rock club called The Velvet Lounge (which is now a Papa John's Pizza). We had half a buzz going and the full intent of heckling them. Turns out they were pretty entertaining live. I remember them doing a ripping cover of Joe Walsh's 'Rocky Mountain Way'.

I know this has nothing to do with opinions of the album. Sorry.

I really like this band, specialy WILD LIFE is great. ETERNAL LIVE is a great live album. About REVOLUTION, i dont have it.

MetalGuy71 wrote:

Never been much of a fan of this band, mostly because of Mark Slaughter's voice, but I did see them live in a tiny club when they were on tour promoting this album.

We went at the last minute when we found out they were playing at a former strip club turned rock club called The Velvet Lounge (which is now a Papa John's Pizza). We had half a buzz going and the full intent of heckling them. Turns out they were pretty entertaining live. I remember them doing a ripping cover of Joe Walsh's 'Rocky Mountain Way'.

I know this has nothing to do with opinions of the album. Sorry.

Actually they recorded "Rocky Mountain Way" on this CD. It's a good cover.

I like it alright.I still tend to lean more towards the Wild Life and their debut when I pull out some Slaughter.I never had a problem with them.I always liked Marks voice.

ultmetal wrote:

MetalGuy71 wrote:

Never been much of a fan of this band, mostly because of Mark Slaughter's voice, but I did see them live in a tiny club when they were on tour promoting this album.

We went at the last minute when we found out they were playing at a former strip club turned rock club called The Velvet Lounge (which is now a Papa John's Pizza). We had half a buzz going and the full intent of heckling them. Turns out they were pretty entertaining live. I remember them doing a ripping cover of Joe Walsh's 'Rocky Mountain Way'.

I know this has nothing to do with opinions of the album. Sorry.

Actually they recorded "Rocky Mountain Way" on this CD. It's a good cover.

Well, that would explain the live performance.

I had their debut on tape, but never bothered to upgrade to cd.

krokus wrote:

ETERNAL LIVE is a great live album.

If I remember correctly, there is not a single live note on that album...it's piped in crowd noise, extra reverb and studio performances separately tracked...

Never heard it before, so I have no opinion. Do like the first two Slaughter releases. And just to beat some "knuckledhead" to the punch...."The real 'SLAUGHTER' is a 'THRASH' band from Canada"

Shawn Of Fire wrote:

krokus wrote:

ETERNAL LIVE is a great live album.

If I remember correctly, there is not a single live note on that album...it's piped in crowd noise, extra reverb and studio performances separately tracked...

Maybe thats why its so good

krokus wrote:

Shawn Of Fire wrote:

krokus wrote:

ETERNAL LIVE is a great live album.

If I remember correctly, there is not a single live note on that album...it's piped in crowd noise, extra reverb and studio performances separately tracked...

Maybe thats why its so good

Maybe...

Actually, from what I have read, the basic tracks were recorded at a couple shows including Mexico and Nevada. The band then went back at re-tracked some of their parts. Crowd noise was added to give it a better "live" sound. One track, can't remember which one, is completely a studio track with crowd noise added. This is not unusual for bands though. Many bands have done this.

Shawn Of Fire wrote:

krokus wrote:

ETERNAL LIVE is a great live album.

If I remember correctly, there is not a single live note on that album...it's piped in crowd noise, extra reverb and studio performances separately tracked...

I HATE when bands do that! Just go to the venue, play the songs, get the recording, do a minimal amount of mastering, and release it. I don't want to hear a bunch of overdubs and punch-ins on a recording that's supposed to be live. I don't expect it to be perfect, note for note, and without flaw.

I have this and remember that it does have that T-Rex and Sweet feel to it, especially the songs American Pie(T-Rex) and Tongue In Groove. I actually like Fear No Evil and Back to Reality better than the first two albums. This one is somewhere in the middle, but I haven't listened to it in a while.

Shawn Of Fire wrote:

krokus wrote:

Shawn Of Fire wrote:

krokus wrote:

ETERNAL LIVE is a great live album.

If I remember correctly, there is not a single live note on that album...it's piped in crowd noise, extra reverb and studio performances separately tracked...

Maybe thats why its so good

Maybe...

That album sounded terrible. It sounded like someone recorded from their car in the parking lot.

krokus wrote:

I really like this band, specialy WILD LIFE is great. ETERNAL LIVE is a great live album. About REVOLUTION, i dont have it.

Funny. I think Wild Life is their only weak album. Good, but not great. I think the other albums are great. Really love Back to Reality as well. Too bad that's likely their last album, especially the horrifying voice that Mark now sings with.

ultmetal wrote:

Actually, from what I have read, the basic tracks were recorded at a couple shows including Mexico and Nevada. The band then went back at re-tracked some of their parts. Crowd noise was added to give it a better "live" sound. One track, can't remember which one, is completely a studio track with crowd noise added. This is not unusual for bands though. Many bands have done this.

Yep. And it's far worse these days.

If we're speaking of the band that came up with fear no evil...

I love slaughter.

I believe that they've disbanded?

Gilbert wrote:

If we're speaking of the band that came up with fear no evil...

I love slaughter.

I believe that they've disbanded?

Nope. They still tour every year...even though Mark Slaughter cannot sing anymore.

Yeah Marks voice is shot.They played the Kentucky State Fair last summer and man he sounds like crap.Shame too because he had such a talent at one time.

Thrasher73 wrote:

Yeah Marks voice is shot.They played the Kentucky State Fair last summer and man he sounds like crap.Shame too because he had such a talent at one time.

He probably can still sing, just not like he did in Slaughter. Kind of sucks, though, when all, or a large portion, of your livelihood comes from touring as Slaughter...when you no longer sing the songs well.

He should step back and play guitar, find another singer.

He (Mark) can play failry well. The Xcursion stuff is a bit different tha what he is famous for.(IMHO)

James B. wrote:

He (Mark) can play failry well. The Xcursion stuff is a bit different tha what he is famous for.(IMHO)

I like his Xcursion stuff. It's pretty rockin'.

They are at least better than The Killers!

Mark is a strong guitarist...they are playing in Charlotte next month...