- Category: Music » Rock & Pop » General Rock & Pop
- Format: CD Learn more about the CD format using Tower WIKI.
- Release Date: September 29, 2008
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: SPV
- UPC: 0693723509020
- WAPI (Tower ID): 112346999
- Average Customer Review: There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review!
- Tower.com Sales Rank: #35003 in Music (See Top 100 Music Bestsellers)
- #12065 in Rock & Pop (See Top 100 Rock & Pop Bestsellers)
- #7584 in General Rock & Pop (See Top 100 General Rock & Pop Bestsellers)
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Product Description
Run a Quick Search on "Lucifer's Friend" by Lucifer's Friend to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "Lucifer's Friend"Browse more products related to "Lucifer's Friend"ReviewRecord Collector (magazine) (p.97) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "Opener 'Ride The Sky' is a brutal and sublime mix of powerchords and Lawson's trademark howl, which sets out their stall with aggression and intent." Product noteLucifer's Friend: Peter Hesslein (vocals, guitar); Dieter Horns (vocals, bass instrument); John Lawton (vocals); Peter Hecht (organ); Joachim Rietenbach (drums, percussion). Album DescriptionAlthough they would develop a more prog-influenced style, this debut album finds Lucifer's Friend living up to their sinister name by performing heavy, keyboard-textured rock in the vein of Deep Purple or Uriah Heep. It gets off to a thunderous start with "Ride the Sky," a punchy rocker built on a rumbling, guitar-fuelled melody reminiscent of "The Immigrant Song" by Led Zeppelin. From there, the band works its way through a series of songs that combine heavy guitar riffs with often-complex arrangements that border on prog rock: "Keep Goin'" builds from organ-led verses into a guitar-dense jam driven home by John Lawton's wailing vocals, and the title track effectively contrasts heavy guitar-laden verses with an eerie chorus full odd keyboard and vocal effects to create its spooky atmosphere. Another highlight is "In the Time of Job When Mammon Was a Yippie," an eccentric but fun rocker featuring Lawton delivering an odd take on biblical history over a steady hard rock groove from the band. A downside of the album is that it lacks the varied instrumental textures that would make Lucifer's Friend's later work so interesting, but it makes up for this problem with a consistently high level of energy, clever arrangements, and a full-throttle vocal performance from Lawton. All in all, Lucifer's Friend is a solid debut and a worthwhile album for any listener interested in the roots of heavy metal. ~ Donald A. Guarisco If You Enjoy "Lucifer's Friend (CD)", May We Also Recommend:Customer Reviews for "Lucifer's Friend (CD)" by Lucifer's FriendThere are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review! Explore More Great Tower Sales & Specials
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