Armageddon - Armageddon (Dig)
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Artist: ArmageddonEdition: Music CD
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Import, Original recording remastered
CD Release Date: 2005-08-08
Music Label: Repertoire
Soundtracks:
- Buzzard
- Silver Tightrope
- Paths and Planes and Furture Gains
- Last Stand Before
- Basking in the White of the 'Midnight Sun: Warning Comin' On/Basking in
Free Music Notes for Armageddon (Dig)
Free Music Review: A "Buzzard" leaving no stone unturned! Brilliant!
Hit: 5 Stars
As the author of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent" and a former radio disc-jockey, I am often asked to write and or discuss various recordings from the 60's and 70's.
When even the most talented performer is asked by choice or force to work outside their element the normal results aren't pretty. This is only one of the infinite reasons why the self-titled effort from Armageddon is nothing short of spectacular.
Imagine the surprise when Keith Relf a vocalist in the higher echelon decided to branch out from his legendary British Invasion (Yardbirds) singing style for a trip into uncharted waters. Relf had left a permanent stamp of greatness with his contribution to the Yardbirds in the 1960's.
Armageddon (1975) was-Keith Relf on vocals (Yardbirds), Martin Pugh- guitar (From Steamhammer), drummer Bobby Caldwell (Johnny Winter) and bassist Lou Cennamo (Very early Renaissance, Illusion, and Steamhammer).
Unfortunately, for the musical world we lost Keith after the one and only treasure the band would leave us. Clocking in at about forty-one minutes the album is timeless. Every facet is brilliant from the cover that shows the destruction in the background, the musicians selected to record, and the life or death effort put into every note and lyric.
When the words heavy and metal are together to most it conjures up negative thoughts. The preconceived notion that it is all about being loud and how many of the same useless riffs will be repeated is forever branded in the brain. There is also "Intelligent Metal." Records such as this one, Deep Purple with Ritchie Blackmore, Blue Oyster Cult in the early days, and Black Sabbath with Ozzy should never be placed in the same cookie jar as the thousands of groups known for their hair and not talent.
Track 1 is appropriately titled "Buzzard." There is no preparation for what's to come. A vacuum with the power of a tank sucks you through the wall with no escape. You are in a trance as the sonic blast emanates for eight minutes. If the speakers and your body need recovery, there will be brief calm before the next storm.
Track 2 "Silver Tightrope" is beauty plain and simple. The perfect mix of Pugh's guitar (With such clarity he can be in the room with you) and Relf's extraordinary vocals create a song of beauty.
Track 3 "Paths And Planes And Future Gains" continues the theme of the opening cut. Once again a destructive force leaves no stone unturned. The energy and aggression don't dissipate. Pugh's guitar is a machete sparing nothing.
Track 4 "Last Stand Before" features well-written words that are delivered in majestic fashion by Relf. His range is tested throughout, as is inflection. There would be no doubting the outcome. Listen for tremendous production during Pugh's solo, as the sound changes from speaker to speaker. The octane a shade lower than the previous track but not any less stellar. You may even hear Relf pull out a harmonica from the Yardbird days!
Track 5- "Basking In The White Of The Midnight Sun (Warning Comin' On/Basking In The White Of The Midnight Sun (Reprise)" Somehow the band is still standing although the listener has long been rendered unconscious. The conclusion is more firepower and a terrific vocal delivery from Mr. Relf.
There aren't enough superlatives that would give proper justice to the artistry of the Armageddon debut. There is a reason above all others that this should be in the CD collection. Keeping Keith's memory alive with the brilliant Yardbirds reissues and his final gift to us is paramount.
Enjoy the music and be well,
Craig Fenton
Author of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent"
Armageddon (Dig) Poster
Limited remastered pressing packaged in a miniature LP sleeve. This is not the metal band but the band featuring Keith Relf of Yardbirds fame. This is their only album and it was originally released in 1975. 2005.Hard Rock & Metal Music CDs
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