| Track by Track Review
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| Disc 1-Piece |
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Biloxi
A sort of barbershop quartet arrangement, this is an accapella song that calls to mind the female jazz singers of yesteryear. It is impressive to see a band that is capable of this level of harmonies, and Frost proves the she has a very powerful voice. |
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Rain, Rain
Starting in jazzy sorts of tones, this is a bluesy number that really calls to mind Janis Joplin. This is a fun and potent cut. |
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On The Road (Again)
With strong metallic tones beginning the piece, this one has a nice texture and a good groove to it. It features an instrumental section built around a killer saxophone solo. |
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Practice Makes Perfect
This is a catchy rock tune, not really exceptional, but quite competent. |
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Swamp Thing
"Swamp Thing" is a strong rocking number based on a fun riff. It feels like some of the crunchier, tastier riff based BOC. |
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(Note: The CD cover lists Bad Hair Day as the next track, but actually it does not come until later)
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Alpha and Omega
With an intro that feels a bit bluesy, this is a strong rocker built on a potent riff. The verse is a more mellow type of rock number, a bit quirky and rather unusual. |
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More Than Truth
This is a good quirky rock cut. |
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Hot Dog Man
This awesome cut features a meaty, metallic rock and roll riff and very unusual arrangement. This cut is quite entertaining and contains some definite prog leanings and a nice sax solo. |
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Bad Hair Day
Bouncy and fun, this one feels quite a bit like the more light hearted BOC fare. "Give me a flat top, Shave my dome today, Give me a flat top, A haircut that will stay." |
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Last Angry Woman
A potent and strong riff based number, this one really rocks in a Zeppelinesque mode. "I'm the last angry woman you'll need." |
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Way of the World
A slow tempo classic hard rock sounding cut, this is a great ballad. The bass on the song really stands out and the Joplinish vocals appear on this cut, as well. With a great arrangement, this is an awesome classic rocker. |
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Pink Roses
Based in a strong BOC type of groove, the song is taken a bit off kilter by an unusual keyboard and vocal arrangement that puts it firmly into a rather unique vein. The keyboards and arrangement on the chorus further cement and define that uncommon texture. |
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| Disc 2-Work |
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Rock and Roll Is Dead
Screaming guitars begin this number, which is a straight ahead rocker with an almost chant based vocal line that proclaims "Rock and roll is dead." This is a very fun and fairly simple song. |
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Confession #9
Starting off very dramatically in a nearly classic Blue Oyster Cult mode, this composition has a great texture to it. "Confess to me, Baby, it's alright." This is a very strong rock number in that BOC tradition. The Frost vocals on this one really add a lot to the cut. It is a considerably well done song. |
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Billy's Song
In a powerful balladic mode, this one is just a bit Hawkwindish. |
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Simple Man
A cover of the Lynyrd Skynyrd song, this is quite a competent rendition that almost feels like it could be an Eric Clapton rendition. Most of the vocals (especially early on) are spoken, which adds a dramatic flair to the piece. This is a very strong cover. |
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Victory Boulevard
"Victory Boulevard" is a strong basic rock and roll number. |
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Madame X Factor
A very jazzy sort of cut, this one works in a very progish mode. It is a balladic sort of cut that really works. This one could really pass as a prog ballad. |
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Lost
A nice somewhat dark acoustic guitar mode makes this another dramatic and rather prog oriented composition. This one features some nice violin work that really makes the cut. |
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Competition
Starting off very hard edged and energetic, this is a high powered rock and roll number. Think BOC meets Zeppelin with Heartish vocals. The metallic guitar solo on this one is especially strong. |
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Prince Albert In The Cans
A slowly building percussion solo, with some weird textures at times. Coming from its slow beginnings, it starts to take on a more solid rock groove, picking up speed and complexity. Then it moves on in different directions. This is a very entertaining drum solo. Some electric sounds emerge later to move the piece to its closing. |
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Lady of the Harbor
This is a well constructed and performed rocker. The lady of the harbor in the title refers to the Statue of Liberty. This features a wonderfully complex arrangement and is the best cut on the album. It also includes a harmonica solo. |
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Hidden Track
The album ends with an encore performance of "Biloxi" that adds a completeness to the collection. |
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