One of Kory Clarke's paintings featured in the artwork on this here cd is a 5x3 canvas of the Union Jack with the slogan 'God Shag The Queen' emblazoned across it. That's how punk rock he is and how much he doesn't give a fuck what anyone thinks. Always passionate and controversial whether it be his music, his art or his political views the Warrior Soul frontman has never been one to stand in the shadows, preferring to shout from the highest point to anyone who will listen.

'Opium Hotel II' is a collaboration with some of Kory's friends and artists such as Gary Hood who wrote the fantastic title track from the first 'Opium Hotel' album. He also wrote and played guitar here on the similar 'Masquerade Party' a simple, almost desolate sounding acoustic track that puts across a feeling of loneliness, it stands apart from the rest as did 'Opium Hotel' on the original.

'Opium Hotel II' like its predecessor is an outlet for all the stuff that doesn't fit in the Warrior Soul shaped hole, more experimental and arty. Lyrically he is still spitting at the USA and the government, that will never change until they make him president I reckon.

The album opens with 'A Message From Mr. Harris' a Government public announcement tape about recognising the early warning signs of drug dependancy, this segues into 'Best Birthday Ever' the first of several of his trademark spoken word pieces, this one shows the more gentle side of Kory's lyrics

First song proper 'America's New Cunt' is a verbal tirade describing Corporate America as a 200 year old bikini wearing slut,"Who's the new slut, America's new cunt" is the refrain, guaranteeing Kory no new friends in the government, not that he would want any! It ends with a "come on...CUNT" - who else can get away with stuff like that?

'Kiss On This' harks back to 'Space Age Playboys' era Warrior Soul; a fantastic slice of sleazy, punk rock it's fast and furious - I can listen to stuff like this all day. Lucky for me there is more of the same in the shape of 'Super Drug'; incidentally Kory plays the drums on both these tracks. 'Junky Stripper' is a dumb ass rock song, with a Rob Zombie like vibe, and there's nothing wrong with that.

Of the spoken word material 'I'm Your Pilot' stands out, with trippy beats as his back up Kory takes the helm and addresses his passengers - take his trip over Manhattan if you dare; let's just say it's an unnerving, bumpy ride.

The atmospheric and acoustic driven 'It's My Time', with its short and sweet twin guitar solo, and the tripped out 'Painting Space Ships', are more like vintage Warrior Soul to me. The only oddity that doesn't really do it for me at this early stage of listening is 'Paradigm', but only time will tell.

The production varies from track to track but it doesn't feel disjointed, it's a departure from the Warrior Soul albums for sure. An interesting collection of material; I guess it's a snapshot in a year of the life of Kory Clarke, and one that is well worth exploring.

On the cover of this cd it says "Parental Advisory: This Recording Contains Art" - a subtle dig at the powers that be and freedom of speech, it sure does contain art in many forms. Fans of Kory Clarke will love it as will fans of Warrior Soul, many others may scratch their heads and say "what the fuck?"...job done I believe.

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01. Message From Mr. Harris 0:56
02. Best Birthday Ever 1:56
03. America's New Cunt 4:58
04. Kiss On This 3:38
05. Masquerade Party 1:42
06. Lusting And Devil's Death 0:53
07. Junky Stripper 4:27
08. Super Drug 5:06
09. Something Deserved 3:01
10. It's My Time 4:08
11. Painting Space Ships 3:42
12. Paradigm 4:38
13. I'm Your Pilot 3:52
14. Spain 3:07

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Band Cast Of Thousands
Info: Passion
Style: New Wave
Years: 1988
Info: 320 kbps
Info: 94 mb
Info: U.K.

Tracklist:

This Is Love
Passion
September
Tear Me Down
Girl
Immaculate Deception
Colour Fields
This Experience (Blue Connemara)
Thin Line
Nothing Is Forever

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Band Leslie Phillips
Info: Recollection
Style: Pop Rock
Years: 1987
Info: 192 kbps
Info: 64 mb
Info: USA

Tracklist:

1. Your Kindness
2. No One But You
3. Heart of Hearts
4. Walls of Silence
5. Libera Me
6. Love is Not Lost
7. Answers Don’t Come Easy
8. You’re the Same
9. I’m Finding
10. When the World is New
11. By My Spirit
12. Strength of My Life
13. Your Kindness

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Band John O'Kane
Info: Solid
Style: Pop Rock
Years: 1991
Info: CBR 320 kbs
Info: 111.96 Mb
Info: UK

Tracklist:

01 - Come On Up.
02 - Second Time Around.
03 - Stay.
04 - The Dance Goes On.
05 - Move Away.
06 - Solid Ground.
07 - Love Cars.
08 - Higher.
09 - Junk.
10 - Leaf In A Storm.

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Band Sam Phillips
Info: Martinis & Bikinis
Style: Pop Rock
Years: 1994
Info: CBR 320 kbs
Info: 109.31 Mb
Info: USA

Tracklist:

01 - Love & Kisses.
02 - Signposts.
03 - Same Rain.
04 - Baby I Can't Please You.
05 - Circle Of Fire.
06 - Strawberry Road.
07 - When I Fall.
08 - Same Changes.
09 - Black Sky.
10 - Fighting With Fire.
11 - I Need Love.
12 - Wheel Of The Broken Voice.
13 - Gimme Some Truth.

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Future Classic Rock - The songwriting nous of Glam-era Paul McCartney & Wings meets the modern genius of Weezer with a healthy dose of Black Crowes style psychedelic space rockin' for good measure.

Following in the tradition of greats such as Slade, Wizzard, Macca, Shakey, Bowie & Bing - Ulysses release their very own festive smash

Fans of the children’s TV series ‘Ulysses 31? should beware: the band which shares their name with the hero of Greek inspired under-10s sci-fi have nothing else in common with the cartoon classic. But then, fans of music may need to approach with caution too. Ulysses’ music is a work in progress. They haven’t yet worked out what their sound is or who they are mimicking. At times they are Thin Lizzy (compare and contrast ‘The Boys Are Back In Town’ with this band’s ‘Sometimes’ or ‘Still’), other times they experiment with bits of The Beach Boys’ ‘California Girls’ over Kraftweks synths and Status Quo rock (see ‘Why Why Why?’). On another occasion they mix Rocket From The Crypt’s ‘On A Rope’ with every Zutons’ song going for ‘Casualty’. Ulysses are at their best when their truly original moments kick in. The album’s title track is a macabre sounding Cockney knees up. Meanwhile ‘Dark Old Days’ is a dark, brooding and sexy tango. But the reliance on derivative riffs and a general lack in direction makes this less a cohesive album, more an aimless collection of songs: some good, some not so much.

Mix Classic Rock/ Glam/Sex Music/Psychedelic Pop

1. Eye On You	4:11
2. Everybody's Strange	3:20
3. Flowers	4:01
4. Sometimes	4:03
5. Why Why Why?	4:21
6. Still	3:29
7. Casualty	3:53
8. I Get High With Your Love	2:30
9. Won't Back Down	4:19
10. Dark Old Days	3:45
11. My Hands Part 2

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Band Sam Phillips
Info: Cruel Inventions
Style: Pop Rock
Years: 1991
Info: CBR 320 kbs
Info: 85.85 Mb
Info: USA

Tracklist:

01 - Lying.
02 - Go Down.
03 - Cruel Inventions.
04 - Standing Still.
05 - Tripping Over Gravity.
06 - Now I Can't Find The Door.
07 - Private Storm.
08 - Raised On Promises.
09 - Hole In Time.
10 - Where The Colors Don't Go.

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Band Crash Street Kids
Info: Chemical Dogs
Style: Glam Rock
Years: 2007
Info: 192 kbps
Info: 55 mb
Info: USA

Tracklist:

1. Chemical Dogs
2. Space Rock Time Bomb
3. Glassjaw
4. Mandy and the Leapers
5. You'll Be Getting Off Here
6. Motor City Nazz
7. Mr. Starlight
8. It's a Killer
9. Sweet Sexation
10. Penthouse
11. Illusion

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Band Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds
Info: Fallin' In Love
Style: Soft Rock
Years: 1975
Info: CBR 256 kbs
Info: 72.07 Mb
Info: USA

Tracklist:

01 - Winners And Losers.
02 - Everyday Without You.
03 - Only Love (Will Break Your Heart).
04 - What Kind Of Love Is This.
05 - Fallin' In Love.
06 - Badman.
07 - Who Do You Love.
08 - Barroom Blues.
09 - So Good At Lovin' You.
10 - Love Is.

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Band The Poor
Info: The Poor
Style: Psychedelic
Years: 1967
Info: CBR 320 kbs
Info: 86.84 Mb
Info: USA

Tracklist:

01 - Can't Stand to Be in Love With You.
02 - Look at Me.
03 - Hung Up on Losin'.
04 - Snow Man.
05 - Once Again.
06 - How Many Tears.
07 - She's Got the Time (She's Got the Changes).
08 - Love Is Real.
09 - My Mind Goes High.
10 - Knowing You, Loving You.
11 - Feelin' Down.
12 - Come Back Baby.
13 - Study in Motion No. 1.

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Band Sam Phillips
Info: The Indescribable Wow
Style: Pop Rock
Years: 1989
Info: CBR 320 kbs
Info: 81.63 Mb
Info: USA

Tracklist:

01 - I Don't Want To Fall In Love.
02 - I Don't Know How To Say Goodbye To You.
03 - Flame.
04 - Remorse.
05 - What Do I Do.
06 - I Can't Stop Crying.
07 - Holding On To The Earth.
08 - She Can't Tell Time.
09 - What You Don't Want To Hear.
10 - Out Of Time.

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Do you know anybody who collects old cars? I know. It is a very special hobby. Those people deserve a lot of respect. They spend their time saving old things, which almost nobody needs, but still have a lot of interest for it. What could be the main problem having this hobby? Since the old cars all the time need to be repaired, but it is very difficult to find details, which would fit… STAHLMANN is a very good band, which makes high class music. Moreover, they make it with lot of pleasure and love. And the release of the second album can prove it. But working in genre of NDH, even if they do it brilliant, they will always stay kind of weirdos.

This feeling was there as EISBRECHER appeared. Although it was not really long ago as NDH was a popular trend, but it was already lack of bands, who would dare to play that kind of music. EISBRECHER was like a sip of fresh water. With their debut, STAHLMANN did almost the same thing. But release of an NDH album last year could call not only for satisfaction, but also nostalgia, a smile of remembering old times. It was a wonder, that there is a band, which starting their way in 10s and wants to play music, which was popular 20 years ago and not a trend anymore. In any way it was a very nice album.

The second album of STAHLMANN is great from the first till the last accord, even better than their debut. Guitars are deeper, the sound is richer, melodies are more original, lyrics are more interesting comparing to the first album, and vocals are as great as they were. Listening to this album, listeners loving NDH things would feel nothing but pleasure. The only question stays open: How come a modern band still plays this old kind of music? Where were they when this music was popular? So without any modern support STAHLMANN collects their new old cars from the details which were already used once by somebody else

Engel Der Dunkelheit 3:41
Spring Nicht 3:20
Tanzmaschiene 3:31
Asche 4:08
Mein Leib 3:50
Am Grund 3:27
Goetter 3:31
Schmerz 4:09
Diener 3:42
Herzschlag 3:29

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Tanzmaschiene (Single Version) 3:30
Tanzmaschiene (Club Remix) 4:00
Mein Leib (Club Remix) 3:47

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Band Presence
Info: Presence
Style: Psychedelic Folk Rock
Years: 1976
Info: CBR 320 kbs
Info: 137.4 Mb
Info: UK

Tracklist:

01 - Moment Of You.
02 - Break Down The Walls.
03 - Children.
04 - All For You.
05 - Laws Of God.
06 - Prayer.
07 - Turning Point.
08 - Peace.
09 - Presence.
10 - Shepherd Song.
11 - God Is Love.
12 - Learn To Share (Bonus Track).
13 - Who Would True Valour See (Bonus Track).
14 - Imagine A World (Bonus Track).

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