Songs that sound out of place on albums?

Temple of Blood wrote:

manny wrote:

'He's Back (The Man behind the Mask' belonged on the cutting room floor not as the last song on 'Constrictor' by Alice.

Yeah, that song is horrible.

I quite enjoy that song actually.

For me, there's The Scorpions "Woman" on "Face The Heat" It's a slow blues-esque song on an otherwise heavy album, it just dosen't work.

MetalGuy71 wrote:

Speaking of Coop, that "bonus" track with Xhibit that they tacked on to the end of the Dirty Diamonds album is terrible and doesn't fit in with the rest of the album at all.

absolutely agree!

Manilla Road - Feeling Free Again, off of their 1983 album Crystal Logic. Mark Shelton actually said the only reason he put it on there was because he thought it could get some airplay (it didn't).

Vexer6 wrote:

Temple of Blood wrote:

manny wrote:

'He's Back (The Man behind the Mask' belonged on the cutting room floor not as the last song on 'Constrictor' by Alice.

Yeah, that song is horrible.

I quite enjoy that song actually.

For me, there's The Scorpions "Woman" on "Face The Heat" It's a slow blues-esque song on an otherwise heavy album, it just dosen't work.

I enjoy that Alice song as well.

exact33 wrote:

Vexer6 wrote:

Temple of Blood wrote:

manny wrote:

'He's Back (The Man behind the Mask' belonged on the cutting room floor not as the last song on 'Constrictor' by Alice.

Yeah, that song is horrible.

I quite enjoy that song actually.

I enjoy that Alice song as well.

I should probably feel a bit ashamed, but that was the song that turned me onto Alice Cooper when I was a kid because it was used in Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives, and I was a big fan of the movies growing up. I went out and bought Constrictor used a week later. Yeah, it's a corny tune, but nostalgia wins out this time. Hey I was 12 years old...

Guess my choice would be "I Ain't Superstitious" on Megadeth's Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?. Never liked it, doesn't fit the tone of the rest of the album at all.

arachnoplasma wrote:

exact33 wrote:

Vexer6 wrote:

Temple of Blood wrote:

manny wrote:

'He's Back (The Man behind the Mask' belonged on the cutting room floor not as the last song on 'Constrictor' by Alice.

Yeah, that song is horrible.

I quite enjoy that song actually.

I enjoy that Alice song as well.

I should probably feel a bit ashamed, but that was the song that turned me onto Alice Cooper when I was a kid because it was used in Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives, and I was a big fan of the movies growing up. I went out and bought Constrictor used a week later. Yeah, it's a corny tune, but nostalgia wins out this time. Hey I was 12 years old...

Guess my choice would be "I Ain't Superstitious" on Megadeth's Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?. Never liked it, doesn't fit the tone of the rest of the album at all.

I agree like the song and I know he did it as some sort of tribute to Jeff Beck, but wish he hadn't

This one is a little obscure, but how about Sailor's Farewell on Detritus's album IF BUT FOR ONE.

I know this is Ult's favorite song on this album ( )

So Tired should have been left off of Bark At The Moon. I've always skipped that song(and still do). It doesn't help that it's between Centre Of Eternity and Slow Down, either.

Has 'Unforgiven III' from Death Magnetic been mentioned yet? Not only was the song completely pointless and unnecessary, but it really seemed out of place on an otherwise uptempo album.

arachnoplasma wrote:

Guess my choice would be "I Ain't Superstitious" on Megadeth's Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?. Never liked it, doesn't fit the tone of the rest of the album at all.

I agree completely. And I think "Anarchy in the UK" works similarly on So Far So Good So What

MetalGuy71 wrote:

Has 'Unforgiven III' from Death Magnetic been mentioned yet? Not only was the song completely pointless and unnecessary, but it really seemed out of place on an otherwise uptempo album.

You forgot to mention the song sucked! I agree pointless and unnecessary, and I like the album aside from that one song.

manny wrote:

MetalGuy71 wrote:

Has 'Unforgiven III' from Death Magnetic been mentioned yet? Not only was the song completely pointless and unnecessary, but it really seemed out of place on an otherwise uptempo album.

You forgot to mention the song sucked! I agree pointless and unnecessary, and I like the album aside from that one song.

I didn't think that part needed to be said I think I only actually played it once or twice. I hit the skip button every time.

MetalGuy71 wrote:

manny wrote:

MetalGuy71 wrote:

Has 'Unforgiven III' from Death Magnetic been mentioned yet? Not only was the song completely pointless and unnecessary, but it really seemed out of place on an otherwise uptempo album.

You forgot to mention the song sucked! I agree pointless and unnecessary, and I like the album aside from that one song.

I didn't think that part needed to be said I think I only actually played it once or twice. I hit the skip button every time.

I remember Lars saying years ago how the band had no interest in doing Master of Puppets II, but the Unforgiven II and for some reason Unforgiven III made sense?

I would also agree with I Ain't Superstitious. Then again, I was never a fan of "These Boots" and I was not a huge fan of "Anarchy in the U.K" (though it kicks the crap out of the Crue's version). Thank God, Dave finally abandoned the idea of doing cover songs when they released Rust In Peace.

arachnoplasma wrote:

exact33 wrote:

Vexer6 wrote:

Temple of Blood wrote:

manny wrote:

'He's Back (The Man behind the Mask' belonged on the cutting room floor not as the last song on 'Constrictor' by Alice.

Yeah, that song is horrible.

I quite enjoy that song actually.

I enjoy that Alice song as well.

I should probably feel a bit ashamed, but that was the song that turned me onto Alice Cooper when I was a kid because it was used in Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives, and I was a big fan of the movies growing up. I went out and bought Constrictor used a week later. Yeah, it's a corny tune, but nostalgia wins out this time. Hey I was 12 years old....

Nothing to be ashamed about! I have a smilar story. I still like the song, and the movie!

kmorg wrote:

arachnoplasma wrote:

exact33 wrote:

Vexer6 wrote:

Temple of Blood wrote:

manny wrote:

'He's Back (The Man behind the Mask' belonged on the cutting room floor not as the last song on 'Constrictor' by Alice.

Yeah, that song is horrible.

I quite enjoy that song actually.

I enjoy that Alice song as well.

I should probably feel a bit ashamed, but that was the song that turned me onto Alice Cooper when I was a kid because it was used in Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives, and I was a big fan of the movies growing up. I went out and bought Constrictor used a week later. Yeah, it's a corny tune, but nostalgia wins out this time. Hey I was 12 years old....

Nothing to be ashamed about! I have a smilar story. I still like the song, and the movie!

I hate the song but if this song is what made you explore the world of Alice Cooper, then this is a good thing

Tur-Thalion wrote:

arachnoplasma wrote:

Guess my choice would be "I Ain't Superstitious" on Megadeth's Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?. Never liked it, doesn't fit the tone of the rest of the album at all.

I agree completely. And I think "Anarchy in the UK" works similarly on So Far So Good So What

I never minded either one of those actually, but I'm a fan-boy. Although in hindsight, 'I Ain't Superstitous' does have the feeling of being tacked on the album because they needed a little filler to pad out the rest of the album. Tesla did a better job covering that tune, but Megadeth's is cool too.

I like Megadeth version of 'Anarchy' better than the original and miles above the horrible version the Crue put out.

MetalGuy71 wrote:

Tur-Thalion wrote:

arachnoplasma wrote:

Guess my choice would be "I Ain't Superstitious" on Megadeth's Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?. Never liked it, doesn't fit the tone of the rest of the album at all.

I agree completely. And I think "Anarchy in the UK" works similarly on So Far So Good So What

I never minded either one of those actually, but I'm a fan-boy. Although in hindsight, 'I Ain't Superstitous' does have the feeling of being tacked on the album because they needed a little filler to pad out the rest of the album. Tesla did a better job covering that tune, but Megadeth's is cool too.

I like Megadeth version of 'Anarchy' better than the original and miles above the horrible version the Crue put out.

I did not mind the Megadeth version, it captured the spirit of the original without merely trying to just copy the Sex Pistols version, as far as Motley Crue then can stick their version up their a$$.

Nuclear Assault's "Funky Noise" on Handle With Care belongs on a different album by a different act in a different genre. Also, Saxon's "Absent Friends" on Unleash the Beast is another one that's really out of place. Some people say they like it, and I'm not completely against ballads, but that one was just too much.

Unforgiven III was alright, but it felt too much like an outtake from Reload.

Obituary's Back From the Dead has a rap/death metal song called "Bullituary" which didn't really set well with their fans. The whole album was kind of weak, really.

A song that is out of place, but in a good way is Motley's "Danger" off of Shout. The song is haunting from both a musical and lyrical front. I think it's the most mature song to ever come out of this band. As great as I think this tune is, I don't think the band has ever played this song live. I've got a couple boots from the Shout tour and Motley played every other song from the record, but not "Danger". It's too bad, as I think a song like "Danger" would break up the monotony of songs that are atypical Motley songs from a live stand point.

metalinmyveins wrote:

A song that is out of place, but in a good way is Motley's "Danger" off of Shout. The song is haunting from both a musical and lyrical front. I think it's the most mature song to ever come out of this band. As great as I think this tune is, I don't think the band has ever played this song live. I've got a couple boots from the Shout tour and Motley played every other song from the record, but not "Danger". It's too bad, as I think a song like "Danger" would break up the monotony of songs that are atypical Motley songs from a live stand point.

Having Vince Neil sing in key would have helped break up the monotony of a Crue show

manny wrote:

metalinmyveins wrote:

A song that is out of place, but in a good way is Motley's "Danger" off of Shout. The song is haunting from both a musical and lyrical front. I think it's the most mature song to ever come out of this band. As great as I think this tune is, I don't think the band has ever played this song live. I've got a couple boots from the Shout tour and Motley played every other song from the record, but not "Danger". It's too bad, as I think a song like "Danger" would break up the monotony of songs that are atypical Motley songs from a live stand point.

Having Vince Neil sing in key would have helped break up the monotony of a Crue show

Won't happen, as he like that of Don Dokken does not in any way shape (large one at that) or form treat their body like a temple. I know we're talking about rock stars here, as if they've ever been poster children as it pertains to good health, but just saying...

If you're a singer and you typically sing at a higher range, then stuff like smoking should probably be a no-no. Now if you're Brian Johnson or Lemmy (who have a more raspy style), then smoke until your hearts content.

I don't think smoking has helped Brian Johnson, the man is cool but he can't sing anywhere near the range he did when he first started with AC/DC.


Lemmy on the other hand sounds as badass as he did back in the day.