Faster Pussycat Wake Me When It’s Over was head and shoulders above their debut . The Rhythm section was like a freight train . Opening Track , that rumble into that big pocket riff . Poison Ivy , Tattoo and Slip of the Tongue . Arizona Indian Doll and Please Dear , and of course House Of Pain . The greatest sophomore album ever , Black Crowes Southern Harmony and Musical Companion.
In no particular order: GNR Lies, Van Halen II, Shout at the Devil, Wake Me Up When It’s Over, Cherry Pie, Ride the Lightning, Screw it. Those are that come to mind right now.
Personally, at a young age, when I saw "You're mama don't dance" by Poison for the first time, it shocked me, I immediately fell in deeper love with rock n' roll, an inspiration to play guitar seriously, beyond air guitar, to learn. It's like listening to the energy of Little Richard in the glam genre, a return and a nod to the sources, their love for rock n' roll from the 50s and 60s, etc. For me this song differentiates them from the rest of the other bands of the time, their swag and their sense of humor were just perfect. It's like Van Halen or Aerosmith or Led Zep paying homage to their influences. You're mama don't dance brings lightness and fun to pacing, releasing sound with a good cover, it's an excellent version. Afterwards of course all tastes are different, but seeing these groups pay homage to the roots going back to the blues and more, I find it inspiring and educational.
Some more killer second albums. King Diamond. “ Abigail” Halloween “ Keeper of the 7 Keys.” Queensryche “ Rage For Order” Leatherwolf. “Street Ready” Keel “ The Right to Rock” Shotgun Messiah “Second Coming” Saigon Kick “ The Lizard”
One of my favorite second albums was, tooth and nail from dokken. Let me explain, into the fire, you just got lucky, alone again,are at least three of the nine tracks that brought them to the rockers they became. So that’s my case for my pick, much better than breaking the chains.!!
Another great episode guys, thanks. Guru, knowing your professed love for Warrant, I suggest you listen to Norwegian hard rock band Faith Circus… stream the tune King of the Hill from their 2024 release Bun In The Sun, I’m pretty sure I’ll be down your alley. 🍻
Great lists guys. I was a little nervous that there was no Crue or Def Leppard but then I heard your Honorable Mentions. Unless I missed it, the only one I would add is Dokken's Tooth & Nail.
Maybe too soon but you and Bryan should do a top ten/twelve songs you would have on a ultimate hair metal album. I guess like a best of/compilation of hair metal? It would be cool to see you guys try and figure out of all the songs you like from the era and what would make a top album. I can even help a bit, I am sure a Ratt ,a Lilian AXE and a Warrent song would make it on the list :p
My list would probably include Danger Danger - Screw It! Great sophomore album. It didn't chart as well, so I guess it technically doesn't count for this, but man. I loved it.
Hey, Guru! Always great when you have Bryan on. 😂 I have a few albums for your approval: Firehouse - Hold your Fire Giant - Time to Burn Damn Yankees - Don't Tread Bad English - Backlash Mr Big - Lean into it Keep it up! (The programme quality) Cheers!
I'm doing the opposite sitting here trying to think of glam bands where the second album was not as good as the first since all of my faves had great follow-ups and it's hard to find a band that had a disappointing follow-up . Poison, Cinderella, Shotgun Messiah, Motley Crue, Slaughter, Southgang, Winger, Warrant, LA Guns, Dokken, Ratt, Danger Danger, White Lion, Tora Tora, Bon Jovi, Faster Pussycat all had outstanding second albums. I guess I would pick Bulletboys as a band where I prefer the debut over the second album, even though the second album (Freakshow) isn't bad. Tuff is another band where I definitely prefer the debut.
Id like to know what Warrants 2nd album wouldve sounded like if Bruce Fairbairn had produced it, probably all that you talked about the way it should have been.
that southgang record is fantastic. i think jesse harte would have worked okay in warrant as they had him and the singer from apocolyptica pegged to replace lane in 1993. i think its hard to beat van halen 2 and cherry pie for sophomore records. both are without fault.
… Man I left out Long Cold Winter , what a Cinderella Monster . I thought Wild Life by Slaughter was often overlooked. I think Open Up Say Ah , is often overrated , compared to Cat .
Great lists, gentlemen. Going purely off my personal opinion, not sales or popularity, I have a couple of oddball sophomore efforts in mind to throw out there. SLEEZE BEEZ - Powertool BLACK N' BLUE - Without Love I really enjoyed both. Keep this awesome content flowing Guru...It's good stuff. Thanks for the watch. Take care & I hope Bryan is feeling better !!
Uncle Tom’s Cabin was Warrant’s redemption song for me. I never cared that much for them. For my personal taste they always seemed a little too airbrushed and fluffy. BUT. Uncle Tom’s Cabin was badass. It may be time for me to seek out their deeper cuts.
I agree with that. A few albums are still good and a bit different but I'm not sure any are better than the first., perhaps oriental beat..... Errol Flynn,Slave to grind, wasted in America arre good follow ups . I remember' bittersweet and twisted' really disppointed me as a kid.
This is James Anthony I always say love you guys always gold my list is Warrent Cherry Pie Great White Shot In The Dark Poison Open Up And Say Ahh LA Guns Cocked And Loaded White Lion Pride Lillian Axe Love & War Icon Night Of The Crime Dangerous Toys Hellacious Acres Extreme Pornografetti Motley Crue Shout At The Devil Love these videos Anthony your videos always make me smile always great keep up the great work always keep on rockin
Id love to see your guys opinions on Rage for Order buy Queensryche,It was like a mix lf goth,hair,synth,all kver the place but a great album of the 80s and all time
Yes Lillian Axe. In my opinion even tho they unfortunately didnt make it as big as they should have thsnks 2 bad recird label support I believe their 1st 4 albums were great. They definitely r one if the most underrated bands ever.
Here’s the thing about those LA Guns records… they were both certified gold like 6 months after they came out and never been certified again. Those albums haven’t sold another copy since 6 months after they released? Just going from cassette to cd since then should have put them platinum.
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Tora Tora's Wild America was an amazing follow-up. Surprise Attack was an awesome debut and they managed to top it. The songwriting went up a notch.
Faster Pussycat Wake Me When It’s Over was head and shoulders above their debut . The Rhythm section was like a freight train . Opening Track , that rumble into that big pocket riff . Poison Ivy , Tattoo and Slip of the Tongue . Arizona Indian Doll and Please Dear , and of course House Of Pain . The greatest sophomore album ever , Black Crowes Southern Harmony and Musical Companion.
Both excellent albums!!
In no particular order: GNR Lies, Van Halen II, Shout at the Devil, Wake Me Up When It’s Over, Cherry Pie, Ride the Lightning, Screw it. Those are that come to mind right now.
Brian sounds like my dog did when he was dying of heartworms…😂
Another unexpected patron surprise from the Guru 😁
You know me, I like to keep my subscribers RIVETED!
I was surprised out of those 3 stadium tour bands, on the US billboard top 10 hits, Motley only had 2, Def Lep. had 4, but Poison had 6
‘Ol Brian hating on uncle tom’s cabin now lmao. Dude is so grumpy lol
I also yell at clouds.
Lmao 🤣 i seriously love all you guys together. I never miss an episode
I bought the poison cassette before they changed the cover , which was cool. My friends didn't have it
Personally, at a young age, when I saw "You're mama don't dance" by Poison for the first time, it shocked me, I immediately fell in deeper love with rock n' roll, an inspiration to play guitar seriously, beyond air guitar, to learn. It's like listening to the energy of Little Richard in the glam genre, a return and a nod to the sources, their love for rock n' roll from the 50s and 60s, etc. For me this song differentiates them from the rest of the other bands of the time, their swag and their sense of humor were just perfect. It's like Van Halen or Aerosmith or Led Zep paying homage to their influences. You're mama don't dance brings lightness and fun to pacing, releasing sound with a good cover, it's an excellent version. Afterwards of course all tastes are different, but seeing these groups pay homage to the roots going back to the blues and more, I find it inspiring and educational.
Great lists of awesome bands and sophomore albums
Some more killer second albums.
King Diamond. “ Abigail”
Halloween “ Keeper of the 7 Keys.”
Queensryche “ Rage For Order”
Leatherwolf. “Street Ready”
Keel “ The Right to Rock”
Shotgun Messiah “Second Coming”
Saigon Kick “ The Lizard”
Also remember Skids toured with Pantera also so that was also something to think about when it came to the Slabe album
One of my favorite second albums was, tooth and nail from dokken. Let me explain, into the fire, you just got lucky, alone again,are at least three of the nine tracks that brought them to the rockers they became. So that’s my case for my pick, much better than breaking the chains.!!
I loved the Dangerous Toys song Demon Bell from the Shocker soundtrack
Another great episode guys, thanks. Guru, knowing your professed love for Warrant, I suggest you listen to Norwegian hard rock band Faith Circus… stream the tune King of the Hill from their 2024 release Bun In The Sun, I’m pretty sure I’ll be down your alley. 🍻
Great lists guys. I was a little nervous that there was no Crue or Def Leppard but then I heard your Honorable Mentions.
Unless I missed it, the only one I would add is Dokken's Tooth & Nail.
Maybe too soon but you and Bryan should do a top ten/twelve songs you would have on a ultimate hair metal album. I guess like a best of/compilation of hair metal? It would be cool to see you guys try and figure out of all the songs you like from the era and what would make a top album. I can even help a bit, I am sure a Ratt ,a Lilian AXE and a Warrent song would make it on the list :p
You may have to do a part 2 to this.
You forgot to mention the classic 'Sportin a Woody" off DT's first album.
My list would probably include Danger Danger - Screw It! Great sophomore album. It didn't chart as well, so I guess it technically doesn't count for this, but man. I loved it.
Screw It is a great album and did make my honorable mentions.
@@HairBandBasement I even bought the Italian version of the CD with the extra track "Just What the Dr. Ordered"
Hey, Guru!
Always great when you have Bryan on. 😂
I have a few albums for your approval:
Firehouse - Hold your Fire
Giant - Time to Burn
Damn Yankees - Don't Tread
Bad English - Backlash
Mr Big - Lean into it
Keep it up! (The programme quality)
Cheers!
Hell yeah for Mr Big!
I'm doing the opposite sitting here trying to think of glam bands where the second album was not as good as the first since all of my faves had great follow-ups and it's hard to find a band that had a disappointing follow-up . Poison, Cinderella, Shotgun Messiah, Motley Crue, Slaughter, Southgang, Winger, Warrant, LA Guns, Dokken, Ratt, Danger Danger, White Lion, Tora Tora, Bon Jovi, Faster Pussycat all had outstanding second albums. I guess I would pick Bulletboys as a band where I prefer the debut over the second album, even though the second album (Freakshow) isn't bad. Tuff is another band where I definitely prefer the debut.
Id like to know what Warrants 2nd album wouldve sounded like if Bruce Fairbairn had produced it, probably all that you talked about the way it should have been.
Def Leppard took a huge leap in my opinion with their second album.
I remember driving around with my buddy in his ford tempo drinking mad dog blasting love amd war gokd times
I’m surprised you remember anything after drinking Mad Dog….
Bang Tango Dancing On Coals
that southgang record is fantastic. i think jesse harte would have worked okay in warrant as they had him and the singer from apocolyptica pegged to replace lane in 1993.
i think its hard to beat van halen 2 and cherry pie for sophomore records. both are without fault.
… Man I left out Long Cold Winter , what a Cinderella Monster . I thought Wild Life by Slaughter was often overlooked. I think Open Up Say Ah , is often overrated , compared to Cat .
Great lists, gentlemen. Going purely off my personal opinion, not sales or popularity, I have a couple of oddball sophomore efforts in mind to throw out there.
SLEEZE BEEZ - Powertool
BLACK N' BLUE - Without Love
I really enjoyed both. Keep this awesome content flowing Guru...It's good stuff. Thanks for the watch. Take care & I hope Bryan is feeling better !!
Good list, I would have has Shout at the Devil on my list without a doubt.
Uncle Tom’s Cabin was Warrant’s redemption song for me. I never cared that much for them. For my personal taste they always seemed a little too airbrushed and fluffy. BUT. Uncle Tom’s Cabin was badass. It may be time for me to seek out their deeper cuts.
I agree with that. A few albums are still good and a bit different but I'm not sure any are better than the first., perhaps oriental beat..... Errol Flynn,Slave to grind, wasted in America arre good follow ups . I remember' bittersweet and twisted' really disppointed me as a kid.
“I saw red” was the second single
This is James Anthony I always say love you guys always gold my list is
Warrent Cherry Pie
Great White Shot In The Dark
Poison Open Up And Say Ahh
LA Guns Cocked And Loaded
White Lion Pride
Lillian Axe Love & War
Icon Night Of The Crime
Dangerous Toys Hellacious Acres
Extreme Pornografetti
Motley Crue Shout At The Devil
Love these videos Anthony your videos always make me smile always great keep up the great work always keep on rockin
Id love to see your guys opinions on Rage for Order buy Queensryche,It was like a mix lf goth,hair,synth,all kver the place but a great album of the 80s and all time
I definitely like it. That, Mindcrime and Empire was a great run of albums.
Yes Lillian Axe. In my opinion even tho they unfortunately didnt make it as big as they should have thsnks 2 bad recird label support I believe their 1st 4 albums were great. They definitely r one if the most underrated bands ever.
Just started watching, but I am guessing Lillian Axe will show up on Guru's list.
Ok, so Brian picked it. Would have been my #1 too.
Here’s the thing about those LA Guns records… they were both certified gold like 6 months after they came out and never been certified again. Those albums haven’t sold another copy since 6 months after they released? Just going from cassette to cd since then should have put them platinum.
Seems like the girls didnt like too much of the raspy voiced bands to push them to platinum or multi platinum.
Enuff Znuff Strength. Didn't sell squat but was a leap forward in song craft.
I liked goodbye to jane
Lol, quote of the year 31:19
Dokken tooth and nail