Brooks Posted September 8, 2007 Posted September 8, 2007 i've been revisiting my teen era in the last few years, buying lotsa stuff on remastered cd that i used to have on vinyl or cassette (sabs box set, manowar, kiss alive, maiden, priest, motorhead, chris poland, scorps tokyo tapes, a buncha VH, etc). i haven't heard the entire fire down under album since the mid 80's, i forgot what a great album it is! i'm listening to it cranked right now. hardly a bad tune on it, great singing and LP/marshall goodness. SWORDS!! AND TEQUILLA!!! CARRY ME THRU THE NIGHT!!! i'm in a great mood; this morning i got the 2nd chance on matchful's neck repair goldtop duotone, plus i just got done giving the high hard one too the wife! think i'll fix me a crown on the rocks!!! CHEERS HFC!!!!
Steve Haynie Posted September 8, 2007 Posted September 8, 2007 Fire Down Under and Narita are two defining albums of high school! I was lucky enough to see Riot twice, once with Rush and again with Black Sabbath on the original Heaven and Hell tour.
Bruiser Brody Posted September 8, 2007 Posted September 8, 2007 Never heard it..or can't remember. Burn baby burn!!
Guest Meshuggah Posted September 9, 2007 Posted September 9, 2007 That Matchless set gives me a high hard one...
Disturber Posted September 9, 2007 Posted September 9, 2007 I have a bunch of old Riot vinyls. I remember last time I listened to one of them that it was not as good as I remembered from the 80's. They had also written down how much studio time they had used in NY to record the album and I found it really amusing how long they where in the studio in the early 80's to record such a basic simpel album. It must have cost a fortune. It's basically just basement hard-rock on those early two, three albums. Bass, guitar, drums and vox. I guess they used the time to consume other more hazardous stuff
Brooks Posted September 9, 2007 Author Posted September 9, 2007 I have a bunch of old Riot vinyls. I remember last time I listened to one of them that it was not as good as I remembered from the 80's. They had also written down how much studio time they had used in NY to record the album and I found it really amusing how long they where in the studio in the early 80's to record such a basic simpel album. It must have cost a fortune. It's basically just basement hard-rock on those early two, three albums. Bass, guitar, drums and vox. I guess they used the time to consume other more hazardous stuff i agree that their other albums don't match the quality of "fire down under" as far as tunes go. as for recording time, sometimes it takes a while to nail the right tones and takes. i was reading the linear notes, and they make mention of "a 3 year struggle to release this album", but i think they're referring to record company woes, not studio time.
Turdus Posted September 9, 2007 Posted September 9, 2007 I like "Fire Down Under", but think the first 2 (Narita, Rock City) are a bit better. I was doing radio when FDU came out, and played it quite a bit. I got a "Thank You" postcard from Elektra records. I have no idea how they knew I was plying it.There was also a TV show around the time, called "Rock World" for which they did the theme song. Good tune, never released that I am aware of.
FrankieII Posted September 9, 2007 Posted September 9, 2007 "plus i just got done giving the high hard one too the wife! think i'll fix me a crown on the rocks!!!"LOL!!!I remember Riot very well and that album rocks~
Disturber Posted September 9, 2007 Posted September 9, 2007 I have a bunch of old Riot vinyls. I remember last time I listened to one of them that it was not as good as I remembered from the 80's. They had also written down how much studio time they had used in NY to record the album and I found it really amusing how long they where in the studio in the early 80's to record such a basic simpel album. It must have cost a fortune. It's basically just basement hard-rock on those early two, three albums. Bass, guitar, drums and vox. I guess they used the time to consume other more hazardous stuff i agree that their other albums don't match the quality of "fire down under" as far as tunes go. as for recording time, sometimes it takes a while to nail the right tones and takes. i was reading the linear notes, and they make mention of "a 3 year struggle to release this album", but i think they're referring to record company woes, not studio time. No, I was thinking of Rock City. I just checked and it says:" Recorded at the Big Apple Recording Studio - November 1976 - June 1977. " That is a looooong time in the studio for such a rough album. Songs and arrangements are so-so. It's a cool 70's album, but with eight months in the studio they should have had time to create a good damn masterpiece. But perhaps they where there in and out, and not the whole time in one go. Who know... I just thought it was funny to think of.
Turdus Posted September 9, 2007 Posted September 9, 2007 On each of their first 4 records, there was a member change. Sometimes 2 members. I think "Born In America" is the only album to feature the same lineup, on a follow up record. They are still putting out records today, with Mark Reale being the only original member. And I believe each record they've done, since "BIA" has had a member change.Maybe that explains the length of time they spend in the studio. Although I am sure Mark Reale could handle all guitar duties just fine. The guy friggin' RAWKS!
DaveH Posted September 9, 2007 Posted September 9, 2007 Maybe that explains the length of time they spend in the studio. Although I am sure Mark Reale could handle all guitar duties just fine. The guy friggin' RAWKS! Yeah, Mark always makes me say "wow" when I hear him. As for the albums, 'Rock City' and 'Fire Down Under' are my faves, with FDU leading. I got RC when it first came out....between that album, and Moxy's 'Ridin' High', my tape player stayed awfully busy. Guy Speranza (Rock City thru Fire Down Under) and Rhett Forrester (Restless Breed and Born In America) are both deceased now. I think Guy died from some form of cancer, and Rhett was murdered in Atlanta IIRC.
elduave Posted September 9, 2007 Posted September 9, 2007 Fire Down Under and Restless Breed where HUGE for me back in the day. My faves off those records where all the Rick Ventura penned tunes-Feel The Same, No Lies, Loved By You, Over To You, Dream Away...
DaveL Posted September 9, 2007 Posted September 9, 2007 I loved these guys... I liked Rhett Forrester but didn'tunderstand the lead singer swap, I thought FDU couldhave broken big had the stars aligned differently.... Swords and Tequila live.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7QvICcWIEESwords and Outlaw studio tracks over a photo montage... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I5rXafwg5chttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7SwOo0JWPw
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