BOC Club Ninja a Review - Theo

[BREVARD Adrian R.]

Theo says:
>Curious that you sort of panned CN, wondering if it's really a Buck
>solo album, but you love (as do I) 'Imaginos' which is pretty much an
>Albert solo album, de facto.

The review was a lousy attempt at humor (didn't work I take it) but I didn't
really pan or say I loved it.  I think CN has one great song, a couple of
good ones, some mediocre and one out and out stinker.  When I listen to CN I
do think its a Buck solo effort because, the songs I like the most he sings.
 His guitar work isn't awe inspiring but its a hell of a lot better than
most guitarist.  Eyes did some good vocals but left me with the impression
that he was "goin through the motions.."

By the way I love Imaginos but don't ask me why.  I put out these reviews
for the simple stuff because I am not a very good writer, though I have been
nknown to draft some superior legaless, just don't confuse it with english.
 An Imagino review would be awsome done by some real talent like John S., or
Torgo or Paul who's been doing the HW reviews.  Me, well Imaginos deserves a
lot better than I can provide.  How about you?

>Also, in your review of CN you don't touch upon the presence of outside
>influences and the fact that BOC on this album is essentially a trio
>with added sidemen.

Didn't really matter, as any similarity between CN songs and the BOC we all
love is probably purely coincidental.  Now if CN with the same sound you
hear now was the fiorst release by some young kids new to the music scene I
don't think people on the list would be so harsh on it.  Its a mainstream
pop/top 40 album and pales in comparison to the bands earlier achievements.
 Again take away the BOC name and I'm not sure anyone hates it as much as
some have let on.

>This theme reoccurs on 'Imaginos' which seems to
>be, judging from the credits, a studio record made by studio
>musicians, with the BOC mainly singing (excuse me, Albert mainly
>singing) and outside musicians supplying much of the sound.  Don't
>get me wrong, 'Imaginos' is a masterpiece, I'm just not sure who's
>playing what.  It's almost like a great concept album with the BOC
>conducting a select orchestra of rockers from the sidelines.  My
>actual knowledge of 'Imaginos' is sketchy, and these opinions are
>purely speculative.  Can you fill me in on 'Imaginos' and perhaps
>provide a similar capsule review?

I think you kind of answered your own question there Theo.  Imaginos did
utilize the talents of some great muscians but this was by design and not
circumstance.  Can you imagine what imaginos would have sounded like with
all of the songs included, performed on stage with a real orchestra?  That
is a mind blowing thought.

AB
Five in the Player

Kiss - Alive I (Still rocks)
Lynard Skynard - One More From The Road
Kansas - Two for the Show
Deep Purple - Nobody's Perfect
Dokken - Beast From the East (oooh live Mr. Scary)